# TODAY is the Last Chance to Order Dune Pinball From Barrels of Fun; Production Update **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2025-12-31 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/today-is-the-last-chance-to-order-dune-pinball-from-barrels-of-fun-production-update --- ## Analysis Barrels of Fun closes Dune Pinball orders on December 31, 2025, with production reaching approximately 600 units. The company initially projected 1,100 units but experienced slow initial sales before demand picked up. Winchester Mystery House production is forecasted at nine months for 525 orders, with the company hiring and ramping up capacity. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Dune Pinball orders were paused effective December 31, 2025 — _Official statement from Barrels of Fun quoted in article; Knapp Arcade reporting on December 31 deadline_ - [HIGH] Dune production reached approximately 560 units as of late December, with expectation to cross 600 units after final distributor orders — _Brian Savage, Chief Business Officer of Barrels of Fun, stated production number to Knapp Arcade reporter_ - [HIGH] Dune was originally projected to be limited to 1,100 units production — _Barrels of Fun stated in earlier announcement cited by Knapp Arcade_ - [HIGH] Dune experienced slow initial sales before demand picked up — _Knapp Arcade reporter observation: 'After slow initial sales, demand for the game has picked up'_ - [HIGH] Dune orders placed before December 31, 2025 have anticipated ship date of March 2026 — _Official Barrels of Fun statement quoted in article_ - [HIGH] Winchester Mystery House has 525 total orders with nine-month production forecast — _Knapp Arcade reporting on Barrels of Fun production timeline_ - [HIGH] Barrels of Fun is hiring and ramping up production to potentially beat the nine-month Winchester Mystery House estimate — _Knapp Arcade reporting on company expansion efforts_ ### Notable Quotes > "Myself and the family absolutely adore this game… The video and sound clips from the movies integrate with the modes perfectly… totally immersed." > — **cocomango (Pinside user)**, Not specified > _Customer testimonial cited by Barrels of Fun in final marketing push for Dune orders_ > "Dune orders will be paused effective December 31. Customers may place orders through Barrels of Fun at BarrelsOfFun.com or through their preferred distributor until December 31." > — **Barrels of Fun**, December 31, 2025 > _Official order deadline announcement_ > "After slow initial sales, demand for the game has picked up." > — **Knapp Arcade reporter**, December 31, 2025 > _Analysis of Dune's sales trajectory and market reception_ > "They are leaving the window open to possibly build again in the future if demand is there, but to me another run of the game after this sounded unlikely." > — **Knapp Arcade reporter**, December 31, 2025 > _Industry analysis suggesting limited likelihood of Dune rerun production_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Barrels of Fun | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer pausing Dune orders and producing Winchester Mystery House; CEO/CBOs mentioned include Brian Savage | | Brian Savage | person | Chief Business Officer of Barrels of Fun; provided production update for Dune Pinball | | Dune Pinball | game | Licensed pinball game by Barrels of Fun based on Frank Herbert's Dune novels and Denis Villeneuve films; production paused at ~600 units on December 31, 2025 | | Winchester Mystery House | game | Barrels of Fun pinball game with 525 orders; nine-month production forecast; second public location installed at Glow In The Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin | | Knapp Arcade | media | Pinball news outlet reporting on Barrels of Fun production updates and order deadlines | | Glow In The Park Indoor Mini Golf & Pinball Arcade | organization | Arcade venue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin hosting one of the first Winchester Mystery House machines on location | | cocomango | person | Pinside user providing testimonial about Dune Pinball gameplay experience | ### Topics - **Primary:** Dune Pinball order deadline and production numbers, Barrels of Fun production capacity and expansion, Winchester Mystery House production timeline and deployment - **Secondary:** Limited edition FOMO marketing strategy, Dune initial sales performance and market demand ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0.5) — Article reports factual production and order information with some positive customer testimonial but maintains neutral journalistic tone. No strong emotional valence, though final call framing creates mild urgency. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Barrels of Fun scaling production capacity by hiring additional staff and ramping manufacturing to meet Winchester Mystery House demand ahead of nine-month forecast (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade report: 'The Company is hiring more people and ramping up production. They hope to be able to beat that nine month estimate.' - **[market_signal]** Dune Pinball experienced slow initial sales but demand has picked up as order deadline approaches, suggesting FOMO-driven purchasing in final weeks (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade analysis: 'After slow initial sales, demand for the game has picked up. They are leaving the window open to possibly build again in the future if demand is there' - **[market_signal]** Limited production run (600 units vs. original 1,100 plan) positions Dune as collector's item with scarcity narrative driving final-day ordering (confidence: medium) — Order pause combined with demand pickup suggests artificial scarcity management; Knapp Arcade notes 'another run of the game after this sounded unlikely' - **[announcement]** Barrels of Fun officially closing Dune Pinball order window on December 31, 2025, with production capped at approximately 600 units (confidence: high) — Official statement from Barrels of Fun and Brian Savage production update cited by Knapp Arcade - **[product_concern]** Customer testimonial specifically highlights video and audio integration as core selling point, suggesting strong content production but potential limited mechanical novelty (confidence: medium) — cocomango testimonial: 'The video and sound clips from the movies integrate with the modes perfectly' --- ## Transcript News TODAY is the Last Chance to Order Dune Pinball From Barrels of Fun; Production Update k knapparcade December 31, 2025 Not only is today the final day of 2025, it is also your last chance to order Barrels of Fun's Dune Pinball Machine. A couple of weeks ago, specifically December 17th, Barrels stated that they are pausing orders for Dune on December 31st. At that time, the Company said that production of the game had surpassed the 500 unit mark. We now have an updated production number from Brian Savage, Barrels' Chief Business Officer. Several days ago he said that total Dune orders were at 560. This was before distributors had put in their final requests for the game. Between consumer orders over the last few days of December and new distro orders he said that the game will likely cross the 600 unit mark. A Dune ordered prior to December 31 will have an anticipated ship date of March 2026. Originally Barrels said that Dune production was limited to 1,100 units. After slow initial sales, demand for the game has picked up. They are leaving the window open to possibly build again in the future if demand is there, but to me another run of the game after this sounded unlikely. If you want a Dune, make sure to place your order now :) From Barrels of Fun: "DUNE PINBALL, LAST CALL TOMORROW (December 31, 2025) “Myself and the family absolutely adore this game… The video and sound clips from the movies integrate with the modes perfectly… totally immersed.” cocomango, pinside. Don't miss out. Dune orders will be paused effective December 31. Customers may place orders through Barrels of Fun at BarrelsOfFun.com or through their preferred distributor until December 31. As of today, all new Dune orders are scheduled to ship in March 2026, regardless of order channel. Orders remain first-come, first-served. For anyone considering one of these cinematic pinball experiences, consider this your final opportunity to secure a new-in-box Dune machine before they are gone. https://shop.kollectfun.com/product/dune-pinball-machine-pre-order #dune #barrelsoffunpinball #Collectibles #pinball" While we're talking about Barrels of Fun, let's discuss its other new game, Winchester Mystery House. The current forecast is for it to take around nine months for Barrels of Fun to finish producing all 525 of its Winchester Mystery House orders. The Company is hiring more people and ramping up production. They hope to be able to beat that nine month estimate. A second Winchester Mystery House is now available for the public to play on location. This one is at Glow In The Park Indoor Mini Golf & Pinball Arcade in Oshkosh, Wisconsin Website. They recently shared a picture of the game and the following message on Facebook: "IT HAS ARRIVED! #002 (ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE WORLD!) It will be set up tonight for our subscription New Arrival Nights! Premium and L.E subscribers get to play all of our 24 Pinball Machines on freeplay tonight from 8:30PM-10:30PM. Sign up with here: https://www.glowintheparkoshkosh.com/pinball-subscriptions"" Posted about 2 months ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (1) Please sign in to join the conversation. H Humppsblaque Cox about 2 months ago Cant wait to Buy! 1 Related Articles Stern Officially Reveals New Pokémon Pinball Machine 3 days ago Dutch Pinball is NOT Working with Stern to Release Back to the Future 3 days ago Pokémon Reveal Tomorrow?; Beetlejuice Pinball on Location 5 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe StripeM-Inner _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: f3d2dfc9-b8a5-4e94-9bd2-db24d39652d8*