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By Tom Cassidy
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Olympics-inspired mystery has jealousy message, iffy accent.
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Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games
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What's the Story?
In SCOOBY-DOO! SPOOKY GAMES, Shaggy's skill for running away from danger earns him a place in a global sports contest in London. However, the event becomes threatened by a huge statue determined to disrupt the games.
Is It Any Good?
This is a fun, light-hearted, feel-good, sports-themed Scooby-Doo special. However, that's not to say that Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games doesn't have the necessary grit to keep things interesting. The living statue, Fortius (voiced by Robin Atkin Downes), is a formidable foe, smashing buildings and firing off giant versions of Olympic sport items such as discus and javelins. But any real peril is kept to a minimum. In addition to the gargantuan, golden, glistening Fortius, the locations are pitch perfect. A great chase in an underground tunnel bathed in green light and shadows keeps the spookiness present behind the slapstick and fun.
The film also has a noteworthy message. With a runtime of just 22 minutes, it manages to fit in a nuanced look at jealousy -- from two different angles -- which may invite discussion. Showing how Fred deals with his feelings -- impulsively at first, but then honest, open, and apologetic -- compared to the villain, is a lesson worth listening to. A charming entry in the Scooby-Doo saga, Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games ends as strongly as it starts, evoking smiles all round.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about which of the characters in Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games showed teamwork, courage, communication, and humility. Why are these such good character strengths to have? Can you think of any examples in real life when you've shown these traits?
How did the way Fred and Jack dealt with their feelings of jealously differ? Have you ever felt jealous? How did it make you feel?
Talk about competitive sports. Do you have a favorite sport? Would you like to enter a competition or match?
How did this Scooby-Doo adventure compare to others you might have seen? What did/didn't you like about this one?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 17, 2012
- Cast : Frank Welker , Mindy Cohn , Grey Griffin
- Director : Curt Geda
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Warner Home Video
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Animals , Fantasy
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Humility , Teamwork
- Run time : 22 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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