The Goonies Pinball Is Official: Spooky Pinball’s Next Adventure Arrives November 13

For months, The Goonies has been one of the most persistent rumours in pinball. Now, the treasure hunt is officially over. Spooky Pinball has confirmed that its next machine will be based on the beloved 1985 adventure film, with the game set to be revealed on Friday, November 13, 2026.

The announcement came through a short teaser titled “Never Say Die”. It opens with a pirate skull illuminated by a match, before revealing The Goonies logo and the date that fans have been waiting for. There is no playfield footage yet, no confirmed price and no detailed specification. But the message is clear: the Goonies are coming to pinball.

And judging by the reaction from collectors, this could be one of Spooky’s most anticipated releases yet.

A Rumour That Finally Became Reality

The Goonies has been circulating as a potential pinball theme for a long time. It was already one of the most requested dream licences among enthusiasts, and clues associated with the Beetlejuice software only added fuel to the speculation.

Now that Spooky has made it official, the conversation has shifted from whether the machine exists to what kind of game it will be.

The choice makes sense. The Goonies is packed with memorable characters, dangerous traps, secret passages, pirate treasure and larger-than-life set pieces. Unlike a licence built around a single location or character, the film offers an entire adventure that could unfold across a pinball playfield.

It also has something increasingly valuable in modern pinball: genuine appeal across generations. People who watched the film in the 1980s can now share it with their children, while younger players can discover the story through a new format.

For Spooky, a company known for embracing distinctive film licences, this is an opportunity to reach beyond horror while keeping the playful, slightly offbeat personality that has helped define its catalogue.

What Do Pinball Fans Want to See?

The teaser reveals almost nothing about the actual game, which means the community is already imagining the possibilities. A few elements seem particularly well suited to pinball.

One-Eyed Willy’s Pirate Ship

The pirate ship is arguably the biggest opportunity. A physical ship feature, a dramatic multiball or a sequence built around discovering the treasure could give the machine a spectacular centrepiece.

A ship that moves, rocks or interacts with the ball would be especially exciting, although there is currently no confirmation that Spooky is building anything like this.

The Bone Organ and the Booby Traps

The film’s bone organ scene is practically begging to become a memorable pinball feature. Imagine a sequence where players must hit a particular combination of shots to play the correct notes and unlock a new path.

Then there are the traps: collapsing floors, hidden passages, falling obstacles and the underground tunnels. These could inspire a ruleset based on exploration, with players gradually unlocking new areas rather than simply shooting the same shots repeatedly.

Data’s Gadgets, Sloth and the Truffle Shuffle

Data’s inventions could translate into wonderfully eccentric mechanical toys. Sloth deserves a memorable role, too, while Chunk’s famous Truffle Shuffle would be an obvious opportunity for a humorous mode or callout.

That humour matters. The Goonies should not simply be a generic adventure machine with familiar artwork pasted onto a cabinet. Its personality comes from the interaction between the characters, the danger and the comedy.

A great version would make players feel as though they are progressing through the film, with recognisable moments becoming meaningful gameplay objectives.

The Real Challenge: Making a Great Pinball Machine

A strong licence creates excitement, but it cannot carry a machine on its own.

The most important question is whether Spooky can turn all this material into a layout that is enjoyable to shoot, rewarding to master and varied enough to keep players coming back. The Goonies offers plenty of potential for ramps, loops, diverters, hidden shots and physical toys. The challenge will be combining them into a coherent experience.

We have seen how much a manufacturer's approach can influence a machine in our comparison of Stern, Jersey Jack, Spooky and other pinball manufacturers.

Spooky’s recent work also gives us reasons to be interested in what comes next. Its Spooky Specters player system, launched on Beetlejuice, shows that the company is continuing to explore ways to make its games more engaging beyond the physical playfield.

For The Goonies, deep rules, clever character interactions and a satisfying progression system could be just as important as the toys. We want the pirate ship to look spectacular, of course, but we also want to understand why we are shooting at it and what happens when we succeed.

Will There Be Enough Machines for Everyone?

There is another topic already generating discussion: availability.

Following the demand for Beetlejuice, some collectors are worried that The Goonies could become difficult to secure. Online discussions have included speculation about production numbers, distributor allocations and whether machines will sell out quickly.

For now, those details remain unconfirmed. Spooky has not officially announced the production run or pricing, and rumours should not be mistaken for final specifications.

Still, the concern is understandable. When a highly requested theme comes from a smaller manufacturer, anticipation can quickly turn into a race to place an order. Anyone seriously interested in buying one should watch for the official announcement and contact their preferred distributor for confirmed ordering information.

The other thing we hope to see is a production plan that gives genuine fans a reasonable opportunity to own the game, rather than leaving the conversation dominated by scarcity and resale prices.

A New Adventure for Spooky Pinball

The Goonies feels like a natural fit for a company that has built its identity around memorable licences and distinctive machines. It has the characters, the humour, the atmosphere and the physical set pieces to inspire something special.

It also gives Spooky the chance to do something different from its horror releases. Instead of fear and survival, the central experience could be exploration, teamwork, discovery and the thrill of finding a treasure that everyone else has missed.

Until the full reveal, we should be careful not to treat wish-list features as confirmed hardware. We still need to see the playfield, understand the rules, learn which editions will be available and find out how much the machine will cost.

But one thing is no longer a rumour: The Goonies is coming to Spooky Pinball, and November 13 is the date to watch.

We will be following the reveal closely. In the meantime, explore the Spooky Pinball collection at Wizard Mod and our guide to the best pinball mods for every Spooky machine.

Because if this adventure is done right, the biggest question may not be where the treasure is hidden. It may be how quickly you can get your hands on the machine.