# Dungeon Crawler Carl AND Another Mystery Game are Coming from Multimorphic! **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-07-13 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/dungeon-crawler-carl-and-another-mystery-game-are-coming-from-multimorphic --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade reports that Multimorphic's next P3 release will consist of two different pinball machines sharing the same mechanical layout but featuring distinct themes, rules, and artwork. One confirmed title is Dungeon Crawler Carl; the second game's theme remains unconfirmed but is described as less popular than Dungeon Crawler Carl. Both games will share a spinning mechanical element similar to Batman 66's turntable. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Multimorphic's next P3 release consists of two different machines with two different themes using the same layout — _Knapp Arcade article, July 13, 2026; based on weekend conversations and deeper investigation_ - [HIGH] The two games will have different art, different rules designers, and different screen/backbox graphics but share the same mechanics — _Knapp Arcade article; explicit statement of differentiation strategy_ - [MEDIUM] The shared mechanical layout includes a spinning mech similar to a multi-level version of Batman 66's turntable — _Knapp Arcade article; described as 'supposedly' in the original text_ - [MEDIUM] The second game's theme is less popular than Dungeon Crawler Carl is right now — _Knapp Arcade article; author notes still investigating the exact identity of the second theme_ - [HIGH] Multimorphic is following a strategy similar to Spooky Pinball approach with dual releases on shared layouts — _Knapp Arcade article; explicit comparison to Spooky Pinball playbook_ ### Notable Quotes > "All weekend whenever I talked about the upcoming Multimorphic pinball machine with people I kept hearing, 'Yes it's Dungeon Crawler Carl, BUT...' And I was like Hmmmmm, what does that mean?!" > — **Knapp Arcade**, July 13, 2026 > _Illustrates the discovery process that led to uncovering the dual-game announcement_ > "taking a page out of the Spooky Pinball playbook, the next P3 release if two different machines with two different themes using the same layout" > — **Knapp Arcade**, July 13, 2026 > _Core news announcement; Multimorphic adopting Spooky's dual-release strategy_ > "The two games will have different art, different people creating the rules, and obviously different images on the playfield screen and backbox, but they use the same mechs" > — **Knapp Arcade**, July 13, 2026 > _Details the scope of differentiation between the two games despite shared hardware_ > "a spinning mech that's supposedly a lot like a multi-level version of the turntable from Batman 66 66 game" > — **Knapp Arcade**, July 13, 2026 > _Describes the novel mechanical element shared by both games; indicates design ambition_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Multimorphic | company | Pinball manufacturer announcing dual P3 releases with shared mechanical layout | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and media outlet reporting on the announcement; author conducted weekend investigation | | Dungeon Crawler Carl | game | Confirmed upcoming P3 title; first of the dual-release pair | | Spooky Pinball | company | Referenced as precedent for dual-release strategy using shared mechanical layouts | | P3 | product | Multimorphic's modular pinball platform being used for dual game releases | | Batman 66 | game | Referenced for its rotating turntable mechanical element, which inspired the shared mech design | | Stern Pinball | company | Creator of Batman 66; mechanical design referenced as inspiration for Multimorphic's spinning mech | ### Signals - **[machine_intel]** Multimorphic officially confirming dual P3 releases with Dungeon Crawler Carl as lead title and unidentified second game on shared mechanical platform (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade article from July 13, 2026; author conducted direct investigation over weekend conversations - **[product_strategy]** Multimorphic adopting Spooky Pinball's strategy of releasing two different games with distinct themes on identical mechanical platforms to maximize hardware efficiency and appeal (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade explicitly notes: 'taking a page out of the Spooky Pinball playbook' - **[design_innovation]** Shared mechanical layout includes a spinning multi-level mechanism inspired by Batman 66's turntable design, indicating evolution of rotating playfield elements (confidence: medium) — Described as 'supposedly a lot like a multi-level version of the turntable from Stern Pinball's Batman 66 game' - **[machine_intel]** Mystery second game's identity remains undisclosed; characterized as less popular IP than Dungeon Crawler Carl; Knapp Arcade actively investigating (confidence: medium) — Author states: 'I'm still working on zeroing in what the second game's theme is, but word is that it's less popular than Dungeon Crawler Carl' - **[content_signal]** Knapp Arcade demonstrates active community engagement and insider sourcing; weekend conversations with industry contacts yielded investigative lead on dual-release structure (confidence: high) — Author describes discovery process: 'All weekend whenever I talked... I kept hearing... So I dug deeper' --- ## Transcript News Dungeon Crawler Carl AND Another Mystery Game are Coming from Multimorphic! k knapparcade July 13, 2026 I have a quick update on my previous article for everyone. All weekend whenever I talked about the upcoming Multimorphic pinball machine with people I kept hearing, "Yes it's Dungeon Crawler Carl, BUT..." And I was like Hmmmmm, what does that mean?! So I dug deeper into what was going on with the next P3 game and I found out what that is all about. Multimorphic's next game is Dungeon Crawler Carl AND another game! That's right, taking a page out of the Spooky Pinball playbook, the next P3 release if two different machines with two different themes using the same layout. !Advertisement Ad 3 of 3 The two games will have different art, different people creating the rules, and obviously different images on the playfield screen and backbox, but they use the same mechs, which includes a spinning mech that's supposedly a lot like a multi-level version of the turntable from Stern Pinball's Batman 66 game. New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today I'm still working on zeroing in what the second game's theme is, but word is that it's less popular than Dungeon Crawler Carl is right now. Posted 37 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! 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