Dune Pinball is a licensed pinball machine manufactured by Barrels of Fun, based on Frank Herbert's Dune novels and Denis Villeneuve's 2021-2024 films. Designed by David Van Es and Travis Mosman with artwork by John Bergeron, it features innovative mechanical elements including a sandworm toy, harvester battle mode, pain box mechanic, and a 14.9-inch LCD backglass. Released in mid-2025 at $11,600-$12,500, the game achieved approximately 720 total unit sales before production closure on December 31, 2025, underperforming commercially compared to Barrels of Fun's subsequent Winchester Mystery House release but receiving positive community reception post-launch following significant code updates.
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Dune Pinball has sold approximately 560 units with ~600 total planned production.
If Dune caps production at 600 units and David Van Ness commits to no further production, Dune machines will hold or increase in value post-December 31st.
Dune Pinball sales were poor and generated minimal launch excitement compared to Winchester Mystery House
The worm mech is one of the coolest mechs in the last few years
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Mini wizard modes are coming soon but not in the game yet
Dune letters are not in the game yet but are coming
The code quality is high and playfield inserts communicate objectives clearly
The game has broad appeal including casual/family players
Six harvester battle modes and six prophecy modes are fully implemented
Watching the Dune films before playing Dune Pinball would improve player engagement with the game's theme
Dune sales have been slow initially (~500-560 units) but community perception is improving post-launch
Dune Pinball features a motorized sandworm that eats the ball and rises for multiball activation
The pain box mode is based on the 'move your hand and die' scene from Dune
Dune Pinball design team includes David Van Ness (design), Travis Mosman (mechanical engineering), Eric Pripke (programming), Colin McAlpine and Bowen Cairns (rules), John Bergeron (art)
Dune Pinball's art direction represents the guest's favorite apron art in pinball history
Dune Pinball features a layout design that pulls inspiration from Black Water 100 with extensive sculpted plastic elements
Dune Pinball's early gameplay footage from media events appeared to undersell the game's shootability and fun factor
Dune Pinball sales have performed very strongly following the April 15 trailer release
Dune Pinball features a dual-monitor back panel design that allows interactive visual storytelling (spice flow, soldiers falling between screens)
Dune pinball is priced at $11,600 to $12,500
Dune will depreciate to $8,500 on the secondary market within six months
Dune has a brown color palette similar to Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth game