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D&D

gameactive21 mentionsFirst seen Jan 8, 2024Last seen Mar 18, 2026

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D&D is a Stern Pinball licensed game released in the early-to-mid 2020s based on the Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property. It features a save-your-game mechanic in wizard mode and was considered a major IP launch for Stern, serving as a model for understanding the potential impact of subsequent major licensed releases like Pokemon Pinball. The game has experienced depreciation on the secondary market and notably low visibility in the collector community despite its premium positioning.

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  • affiliated_withBMXBMX shares the magic save/flex save mechanic with D&Dmedium

Facts

  • achievementStern Pinball released a D&D pinball machinehigh
  • attributeD&D pinball is a Stern Limited Edition (LE) modelhigh
  • attributeD&D pinball has an MSRP of $13,000high
  • statusD&D pinball depreciated $3,000-$4,000 on secondary markethighfrom 2026-02
  • statusD&D pinball does not receive much discussion in the pinball communitymediumfrom 2026-02

Claims (1)

  • factualhigh

    D&D pinball's campaign/save-your-game feature should persist progress across multiple login sessions

    Source: /u/DoctorLumpHelp with D&D

Recent Mentions (21)

  • Venue in Tucson that alternated with TISC for hosting Tucson Pinball League finals

    Tucson PP 78 – 10X BonusMar 18, 2026
  • Spooky release; Don owns Premium version; prefers extra dragon movements but wishes more integrated in code

    Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!Dec 15, 2025
  • Stern Pinball game; sales described as 'okay but not phenomenal'; available on location; not driving TPF attendance

    Episode 1063: "TPF in a Week and Still Nothing!"Mar 14, 2025
  • Dungeons & Dragons pinball game launching 2025; Kaneda expects hands-on feedback at TPF

    Episode 1067: "A Friday Podcast You'll Remember"Mar 21, 2025
  • Recent Stern game (Dungeons & Dragons); cited as example of Stern's recent Pro-enhancement strategy

    Episode 24: I Spent 4 Years Collecting Pinball Machines and Here's What I Learned!Feb 2, 2025
  • Stern Pinball title (Dungeons & Dragons); Premium/LE tier; available at Lit Pinball Bar; directly compared to Evil Dead as alternative game choice.

    Episode 8 - Jim Cantiello / Shane goes to TPF!

Contradictions

  • Existing: D&D is a recent Stern Pinball release referenced multiple times as a major IP launch and model for Pokemon PinballvsConflicting: Mention 5 references 'Star Wars' as 'Recent Stern Pinball release' in the same comparative context where D&D should be mentioned
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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    Help with D&DFeb 15, 2026
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    We Are Pinball #26 "New game explosion!!"Mar 20, 2025
  • Stern LE; MSRP $13,000; depreciated $3,000-$4,000 on secondary market; Kaneda notes 'You don't really hear about D&D very much at all'

    Episode 1190: "Trade You My Pokemon For Your Winchester For Your Beetlejuice!"Feb 20, 2026
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    Tour of B.R.I. Taproom & Pinball Arcade in Tempe, Arizona!Jan 29, 2026
  • Stern title with save-progress wizard mode feature; Ralph beat quickly and sold after brief ownership period; experienced code iteration during ownership

    Episode 47: Spooky’s Big Win… And Stern’s Big Shrug?Nov 25, 2025
  • Recent Stern Pinball release with substantive teaser trailer compared to Star Wars

    Episode 40: Star Wars Teaser Trailer Disappointment - It's my cousins fault!!Aug 28, 2025
  • Referenced as Stern's previous major IP launch; introduced pinball to new audience; model for Pokemon's potential impact

    027 - Pokemon Pinball?Dec 22, 2025
  • Referenced as having save-your-game mechanic that Pokemon Pinball will lack

    Episode 1187: "Kaneda's Kandid First Impressions of POKEMON!"Feb 14, 2026
  • Recent Stern LE; not considered a 'wow' according to Kaneda

    FREE SHOW: EPISODE 1140: "Kaneda's 4am Takedown of Stern Pinball That Everyone at Stern Needs to Hear!"Sep 24, 2025
  • Pinball game criticized for artwork package quality and saved-game mechanics limiting replay value

    Kaneda Pinball SMSApr 5, 2025
  • Early-year release with full payment concerns for collectors

    Kaneda Late NightApr 24, 2025