New Zealand
Game Studio
Spooky Pictures Games is an independent New Zealand studio founded by filmmaker Jason Stutter.
Originally working in Unreal Engine for virtual production, Jason transitioned into game development, combining cinematic storytelling instincts with systemic, replayable game design.
The studio builds character-driven, mechanically clean games designed for both premium and scalable multi-platform release.
Bowl badly and an elf will let you hear about it.
Land a gutter ball and you'll hear "Oh, your first time bowling is it?" Every lane in Jingle Strike comes with a resident elf who watches every throw, reacts to every miss, and absolutely will not let you forget that easy spare you just blew. They're not decoration. They have opinions, and they're not shy about sharing them.
VS Elf Mode takes it further. Now you're not just bowling alongside them — you're bowling against them. They take their turn, you take yours, and suddenly every frame carries real stakes. These elves play to win, and they'll get in your head while they do it.
The bowling itself is fast, physical, and satisfying. Line up your shot, feel the release, watch the pins explode. Whether you're chasing a perfect game or clawing back from a disaster frame, every throw feels responsive and under your control.
Step up. Take your shot. Try not to get roasted.