# Dutch Pinball Bringing Big Lebowski Machines, but Nothing New to Pinball Expo

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-10-09  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/dutch-pinball-bringing-big-lebowski-machines-but-nothing-new-to-pinball-expo

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## Analysis

Dutch Pinball will showcase The Big Lebowski machines at Chicago Pinball Expo 2023, with owner Barry Driessen and support staff Rens Hooijmaijers attending. No new product announcements are expected beyond possibly new Art of Pinball sculpts, though the author reports Dutch has unspecified pipeline projects planned for 2024.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Dutch Pinball will bring The Big Lebowski machines to Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 — _Official Dutch Pinball social media post confirmed by article author_
- [MEDIUM] No new products from Dutch Pinball expected at Expo beyond possibly new Art of Pinball sculpts — _Author reports hearing this information; phrased as hearsay ('I'm hearing')_
- [MEDIUM] Official Big Lebowski topper will not be shown at Expo as previously suspected — _Author's hearsay reporting; contradicts earlier community expectations_
- [LOW] Dutch Pinball has 'amazing things' planned for 2024 pipeline — _Vague statement from author's sources; no specific details provided_

### Notable Quotes

> "If you've never played one, I highly suggest that you get over there and try it out. It's one of my favorites."
> — **Article author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Personal endorsement of The Big Lebowski pinball game quality_

> "Unfortunately, I'm hearing that other than maybe the cool new Art of Pinball sculpts for the game we won't be seeing any new products from Dutch at Expo"
> — **Article author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Manages expectations for Expo announcements; signals no major reveals planned_

> "I'm also hearing that Dutch has some amazing things in the pipeline for 2024."
> — **Article author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Hints at future products without specifics; suggests development activity ongoing_

> "So, fellow dudes and duderinos, come over, play some The Big Lebowski and meet us."
> — **Dutch Pinball (via social media/quoted)**
> _Thematic Lebowski reference in official promotional messaging_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Dutch Pinball | company | Pinball machine manufacturer bringing Big Lebowski machines to Chicago Expo 2023 |
| Barry Driessen | person | Owner of Dutch Pinball, attending Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 |
| Rens Hooijmaijers | person | Dutch Pinball support staff (username 'rensh' on Pinside), attending Expo 2023 |
| The Big Lebowski | game | Dutch Pinball pinball machine based on The Big Lebowski film; being showcased at Expo |
| Chicago Pinball Expo | event | 2023 pinball industry trade show and community gathering; scheduled to start within two weeks of article publication |
| Pinball Expo | event | Full event name: Chicago Pinball Expo 2023; website pinballexpo.com |
| Art of Pinball | company | Manufacturer of aftermarket pinball sculpts and components; potentially creating new sculpts for Big Lebowski |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication/content creator providing pinball news and commentary |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Dutch Pinball product announcements and Expo strategy, Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 attendance and showcases
- **Secondary:** The Big Lebowski pinball machine reception and gameplay, Manufacturer 2024 product pipeline hints

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0.45) — Author expresses positive personal opinion of The Big Lebowski machine but manages expectations around Expo announcements in a measured way. Tone is informational with mild disappointment that no major new reveals are expected.

### Signals

- **[market_signal]** Dutch Pinball focusing on 2024 pipeline rather than Expo announcements (confidence: medium) — Author's hearsay reporting of 'amazing things in the pipeline for 2024' suggests company prioritizing future development over near-term reveals
- **[event_signal]** Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 confirmed with Dutch Pinball attendance (confidence: high) — Official social media announcement from Dutch Pinball; confirmed attendance by Barry Driessen and Rens Hooijmaijers
- **[announcement]** Possible new Art of Pinball sculpts for Big Lebowski game at Expo (confidence: medium) — Author reports 'maybe the cool new Art of Pinball sculpts' as only potential new product showing

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## Transcript

Over the weekend, Dutch Pinball shared a post on social media that the Company is going to bring its The Big Lebowski pinball machines to the upcoming Chicago Pinball Expo. If you've never played one, I highly suggest that you get over there and try it out. It's one of my favorites.

Unfortunately, I'm hearing that other than maybe the cool new Art of Pinball sculpts for the game we won't be seeing any new products from Dutch at Expo, not even the official Big Lebowski topper as many had suspected would be shown off. Having said that, I'm also hearing that Dutch has some amazing things in the pipeline for 2024.

Less than two weeks from now Pinexpo 2023 will start in Chicago, https://pinballexpo.com

From DP will be present owner Barry Driessen and support Rens Hooijmaijers, aka rensh on pinside

So, fellow dudes and duderinos, come over, play some The Big Lebowski and meet us. We hope to see you all there !!

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