# Tracking All the New Pinball Machines Released in 2025

**Source:** Kineticist  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2025-06-01  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.kineticist.com/post/new-pinball-machines-2025

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## Analysis

Kineticist's comprehensive tracker of 2025 pinball releases documents over a dozen new machines across manufacturers including Stern, Jersey Jack, Spooky, Multimorphic, Barrels of Fun, Turner, and Pinball Brothers. Major releases include Harry Potter (JJP), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Stern), Beetlejuice (Spooky), Dune (Barrels), and King Kong (Stern), spanning licensed blockbusters and original IP. The year demonstrates strong manufacturer output with premium pricing ($6,995–$15,000+) and diverse gameplay platforms from modular P3 systems to traditional widebody machines.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Portal is Multimorphic's ninth P3 release — _Official Kineticist tracker listing Portal as ninth P3 title_
- [HIGH] Dune is limited to 1,000 units at $11,600 — _Barrels of Fun Dune specs in tracker: 'Limited to 1,000 units ($11,600)'_
- [HIGH] King Kong has 932 LE units worldwide — _Stern King Kong listing specifies '932 LEs worldwide'_
- [HIGH] Harry Potter Collector's Edition priced at $15,000 — _JJP Harry Potter pricing: 'Arcade ($9,999), Wizard ($12k), and Collector's ($15k)'_
- [HIGH] Star Wars Home Edition Plus priced at $4,799 — _Stern home model: 'An updated home model with Insider Connected, priced at $4,799'_

### Notable Quotes

> "2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for pinball enthusiasts."
> — **Kineticist article**, opening
> _Sets framing for year as exceptional release volume_

> "Portal Pinball brings Valve's hit game to Multimorphic's modular P3 platform... the ninth P3 release"
> — **Kineticist tracker**, Portal entry
> _Establishes Portal's position in Multimorphic's platform evolution_

> "A premium re-skin of Stern's Jaws for the film's 50th anniversary."
> — **Kineticist tracker**, Jaws entry
> _Clarifies Jaws release as anniversary variant, not new game_

> "Spooky Pinball announced arguably the most hyped game of the year, Beetlejuice pinball."
> — **Kineticist tracker**, Beetlejuice entry
> _Indicates Beetlejuice as peak-anticipation title for 2025_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of D&D Tyrant's Eye, King Kong, Jaws 50th, Star Wars Fall of the Empire, Star Wars Home Plus, Walking Dead Remastered — 6 releases in 2025 |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Harry Potter (June 2025), $15k CE edition, major franchise title |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Announced Beetlejuice (November 2025), described as 'arguably the most hyped game of the year' |
| Barrels of Fun | company | Manufacturer of Dune (April 2025), limited to 1,000 units at $11,600 |
| Multimorphic | company | Manufacturer of Portal (March 2025) on P3 platform, ninth P3 release |
| Turner Pinball | company | Texas-based manufacturer of Merlin's Arcade (March 2025), second title |
| Pinball Brothers | company | Manufacturer of The Predator (June 2025), widebody machine |
| Harry Potter | game | JJP game, June 2025, three editions ($9,999–$15,000), designed by Eric Meunier, features Whomping Willow, Quidditch playfield, Sorting Hat |
| Star Wars: Fall of the Empire | game | Stern cornerstone release, September 2025, Episodes 4-6 trilogy, designed by John Borg, coded by Raymond Davidson |
| Beetlejuice | game | Spooky Pinball, November 2025, announced as 'arguably the most hyped game of the year' |
| Dune | game | Barrels of Fun, April 2025, Denis Villeneuve 2021 film license, 1,000 units limited, $11,600, features Sandworm and Bene Gesserit pain box |
| King Kong: Myth of Terror Island | game | Stern, April 2025, designed by Keith Elwin, 932 LE units, four flippers, features Kong grabbing balls and spider magnet |
| Portal | game | Multimorphic P3, March 2025, Valve license, ninth P3 release, original GLaDOS voice, production summer 2025 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye | game | Stern, January 2025, designed by Brian Eddy, coded by Dwight Sullivan, features animatronic dragon and PinSave system |
| Merlin's Arcade | game | Turner Pinball, March 2025, second title by Jon Norris, two editions ($6,995–$8,995), Finesse Flippers, shipping summer 2025 |
| The Predator | game | Pinball Brothers, June 2025, 1987 film license, widebody, motorized helicopter lock, Alan Silvestri score |
| JAWS 50th Anniversary Edition | game | Stern, July 2025, premium re-skin with glitter art and red armor, unchanged gameplay |
| The Walking Dead Remastered | game | Stern, November 2025, second remastered title, revisiting 2014 favorite |
| Brian Eddy | person | Designer of D&D: The Tyrant's Eye |
| Keith Elwin | person | Designer of King Kong: Myth of Terror Island |
| Eric Meunier | person | Designer of Harry Potter Pinball |
| John Borg | person | Designer of Star Wars: Fall of the Empire |
| MinaLima | person | Collector's Edition artist for Harry Potter |

### Topics

- **Primary:** 2025 new releases and product roadmap, Pricing and edition stratification (Pro/Premium/LE/CE), Licensed IP acquisition (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dune, Predator, Beetlejuice)
- **Secondary:** Manufacturer product output and competition, Toy and mechanical features (animatronics, flippers, magnets), Platform diversity (P3 modular, widebody, traditional)

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic tone celebrating landmark year with diverse new releases. Neutral factual reporting with mild excitement markers ('arguably the most hyped game'). No negative criticism of machines or manufacturers present.

### Signals

- **[competitive_signal]** Boutique manufacturers (Turner, Barrels, Pinball Brothers) competing directly with major players on licensed IP and premium pricing (confidence: medium) — Turner Pinball second title (Merlin's); Barrels releasing Dune at $11,600; Pinball Brothers releasing Predator; all positioned in premium tier
- **[event_signal]** Comprehensive 2025 release calendar with 12+ new machines announced/released across 7 manufacturers (confidence: high) — Kineticist tracker documenting D&D, Portal, Merlin's, Dune, King Kong, Harry Potter, Predator, Jaws, Star Wars, Walking Dead Remastered, Beetlejuice with release dates Jan-Nov 2025
- **[licensing_signal]** Strong major IP acquisition across industry: Harry Potter (JJP), Star Wars (Stern), Dune (Barrels), Predator (Pinball Brothers), Beetlejuice (Spooky) indicate licensing availability and budget capacity (confidence: high) — Five major licensed franchises announced/released in single year across different manufacturers
- **[market_signal]** Premium pricing tier consolidation across manufacturers: $6,995–$15,000 range with three-tier model standard (Pro/Premium/LE/CE variants) (confidence: high) — Harry Potter $9,999–$15,000 CE; Merlin's $6,995–$8,995; Dune $11,600; Turner two-tier structure; Stern multi-tier standard
- **[announcement]** Multiple official game announcements and confirmations documented including Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Stern Sept), Walking Dead Remastered (Stern Nov), Beetlejuice (Spooky Nov) (confidence: high) — Tracker entries for Fall of the Empire, Walking Dead Remastered, and Beetlejuice with ship dates
- **[product_strategy]** Stern's cornerstone release strategy evident with multiple 2025 releases (D&D, King Kong, Jaws, Star Wars, Walking Dead) demonstrating planned cadence (confidence: high) — Stern releasing six titles throughout 2025 with varying editions; Fall of the Empire explicitly labeled 'cornerstone release'
- **[technology_signal]** Multimorphic P3 platform continued evolution with Portal as ninth release, demonstrating platform viability and adoption (confidence: high) — Portal March 2025 listed as 'ninth P3 release' with Extended kit variants and new lower playfield mechanics

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## Transcript

2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for pinball enthusiasts. Established manufacturers and newcomers alike are launching a wave of new pinball machines, from blockbuster licenses to inventive original IP. This rolling pinball release tracker lists all the new pinball machines 2025 has to offer, with links to full Kineticist coverage for deeper dives.
Stern Pinball – Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (January 2025)
Stern opened 2025 with Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, designed by Brian Eddy with code by Dwight Sullivan. Players battle the dragon Rath across Pro, Premium, and LE models, with RPG-style progression saved via Insider Connected. Highlights include an animatronic dragon, pop-up “Dungeon Crawl” scoop, magnetic Gelatinous Cube trap, and a “PinSave” system to resume games later.
Multimorphic – Portal (March 2025
Portal Pinball brings Valve’s hit game to Multimorphic’s modular P3 platform. It’s the ninth P3 release, featuring new lower playfield mechs, art by Brad Brad Albright, sound by Scott Danesi, and original GLaDOS voice work. Available in Standard and Extended kits, with extra toys in the Extended. Production starts summer 2025.
Turner Pinball – Merlin’s Arcade (March 2025
Texas-based Turner Pinball’s second title, Merlin's Arcade, swaps ninjas for wizards. Designer Jon Norris and team delivers a medieval fantasy with “Finesse Flippers” for precise control. Legendary Edition ($8,995) adds toys like a Foosball Knight and barrel lock; Arcade Edition ($6,995) is streamlined. Shipping expected summer 2025.
Barrels of Fun – Dune (April 2025
Barrels of Fun follows Labyrinth with Dune Pinball, based on Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film. Limited to 1,000 units ($11,600), it includes premium touches like Infinity Glass and an illuminated Ornithopter topper. Toys include an interactive Sandworm, spice harvester, and Bene Gesserit pain box. All units ship by year’s end.
Stern Pinball – King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (April 2025
Keith Elwin’s King Kong adventure features Pro, Premium, and LE models (932 LEs worldwide). Kong grabs balls on Premium/LE, a train toy flips during multiball, and a giant spider magnet adds chaos. Four flippers and pulp-adventure styling round out the package.
Jersey Jack Pinball – Harry Potter (June 2025)
JJP’s long-awaited Harry Potter Pinball spans three editions: Arcade ($9,999), Wizard ($12k), and Collector’s ($15k). Designed by Eric Meunier, with CE art by MinaLima, it’s loaded with toys – Whomping Willow, Quidditch upper playfield, Sorting Hat, Grand Staircase – plus film clips and music.
Pinball Brothers – The Predator (June 2025)
Based on the 1987 film, Predator Pinball is a widebody with a motorized helicopter lock, attacking Predator figure, and spinning minigun turret. Includes Alan Silvestri’s score and iconic movie callouts.
Stern Pinball – JAWS 50th Anniversary Edition (July 2025)
A premium re-skin of Stern’s Jaws for the film’s 50th anniversary. Features new glitter-trimmed art, red armor, brass ramps, and special badging. Gameplay remains unchanged – with the moving shark fin, Orca upper playfield, and boat-bashing shark toy intact.
Stern Pinball – Star Wars Home Edition “Plus” (August 2025)
An updated home model with Insider Connected, priced at $4,799. Includes film clips, John Williams music, and toys like a Death Star and TIE Fighter. Aimed at families and new players wanting online achievements and leaderboards.
Stern Pinball – Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (September 2025)
Returning to the familiar ground of the original Star Wars film trilogy (Episodes 4-6), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire is the latest cornerstone release from Stern by designer John Borg and coder Raymond Davidson.
Stern Pinball - The Walking Dead Remastered (November 2025)
Stern Pinball revealed the oft-rumored second remastered title in their lineup, revisiting the 2014 player favorite, The Walking Dead.
Spooky Pinball - Beetlejuice (November 2025)
Spooky Pinball announced arguably the most hyped game of the year, Beetlejuice pinball.

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