# Dutch Pinball Raises Price of The Big Lebowski

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-02-23  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/dutch-pinball-raises-price-of-the-big-lebowski

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## Analysis

Dutch Pinball's The Big Lebowski has increased in price by $500 to $13,500 as of February 22, 2023, marking the second price hike in recent years (following a $500 increase in October 2021). The article contextualizes this as a 3.8% increase in line with broader inflation trends and notes that customers who ordered approximately one year prior are receiving invoices at the new price point.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Big Lebowski price increased by $500 to $13,500 as of February 22, 2023 — _Official note on Cointaker U.S. distributor order form_
- [HIGH] This is the second price increase for The Big Lebowski over the past couple of years — _Previous $500 increase occurred in October 2021_
- [MEDIUM] Customers who ordered the game approximately one year ago are receiving their invoices today (at the new price) — _Author states 'according to what I'm hearing'_
- [LOW] The Big Lebowski is 'one of the best games on the market' — _Author's subjective opinion_

### Notable Quotes

> "as of 2/22/2023 the price for The Big Lebowski pinball machine has increased by $500 to $13,500"
> — **Knapp Arcade (reporting official announcement)**, N/A
> _Core factual claim; official price increase announcement_

> "a 3.8% price increase on The Big Lebowski is not the end of the world, but it is something to be aware of"
> — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A
> _Author's editorial framing of the increase in context of inflation_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Dutch Pinball | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer; producer of The Big Lebowski |
| The Big Lebowski | game | Pinball machine by Dutch Pinball based on Coen Brothers film; subject of price increase |
| Cointaker | company | U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball machines |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication reporting on pricing news |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Pricing dynamics and market inflation, The Big Lebowski production and availability
- **Secondary:** Dutch Pinball business operations, Distributor communications and order fulfillment

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0.5) — Article reports factual pricing information with measured editorial perspective. Author acknowledges inflation context while flagging the increase as noteworthy. No strong positive or negative bias, though implicit endorsement of game quality is present.

### Signals

- **[market_signal]** The Big Lebowski price increase to $13,500 represents sustained pricing pressure on boutique limited-production machines; second increase in two years suggests ongoing cost pressures or manufacturer margin management (confidence: high) — $500 increase in Feb 2023 following $500 increase in Oct 2021; cumulative $1,000 increase over ~16 months
- **[market_signal]** Game has now crossed $13,500 threshold, contributing to broader market concerns about unsustainable three-tier LE/Premium/Pro pricing model and accessibility for collectors (confidence: medium) — Price now at $13,500 for a limited-production boutique title; consistent with pattern of rising game costs mentioned in industry discourse

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## Transcript

A note recently showed up on the on-line order form of the U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball, Cointaker, that as of 2/22/2023 the price for The Big Lebowski pinball machine has increased by $500 to $13,500. This is the second price increase for the game over the past couple of years, with an earlier $500 bump in October of 2021.

Given how the cost of everything in the world has increased over the past several years, a 3.8% price increase on The Big Lebowski is not the end of the world, but it is something to be aware of. According to what I'm hearing, customers who ordered the game approximately one year ago are receiving their invoices today.

Any U.S. customers who want to order the machine, which in my humble opinion is one of the best games on the market, can do so on Cointaker's website:

https://cointaker.com/products/the-big-lebowski

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 85e92684-471a-437d-970d-4198a49b44af*