Dungeons and Dragons is a medieval-themed pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in early 2025, designed by Brian Eddy and built on the Spike 3 platform. The game features a dragon toy mechanic, 40+ modes, character progression integrated with the Insider Connected app, and weekly randomized dungeons. It launched with multiple variants (Pro, Premium, LE at 740 units) and has shown mixed market reception, with strong early sales to new players but criticism for art design and feature distribution across tiers.
Dungeons and Dragons is a Stern unlicensed IP game that became one of RetroRalph's top favorites
Dungeons and Dragons LE will depreciate to ~$9,000 within 6 months, following X-Men pattern
Dungeons and Dragons will underperform relative to Harry Potter and King Kong due to weaker theme appeal
Side tournament running parallel to Winchester launch tournament at same venue
Pinball game with active tournament running in one-handed (right flipper only) format
Pinball machine IP/theme by Stern Pinball; star attraction at Gary Con 2026
Stern Pinball game owned by Spencer; noted for quality design despite Stern's 'sameliness' criticism
Game for which Mod Couple is developing Mimic mod; mentioned as upcoming project
Stern release referenced as past volume success, contrasted with more recent titles that have underperformed
[Triage: The expected production quantity of 500 LE units was revised upward to 740 LE units produced, representing a status update in production planning between the initial announcement and actual production.]
[Triage: D&D's commercial performance changed from poor sales during a losing streak to strong sales with new players, representing a status shift over time rather than a simultaneous disagreement.]
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Pinball machine played by hosts; available at GARCADE arcade; Spencer received and unboxed this machine
Alleged upcoming Stern Pinball title; mentioned as part of Stern's 2024+ pipeline
Rumored Stern cornerstone game designed by Brian Eddy; alternative to King Kong as CES announcement; Chris argues 500 LE limit only for this theme
Stern Pinball upcoming cornerstone game; expected January (after X-Men September release pattern); skepticism about theme
Recent pinball release; Kaneda references as 'catching on fire' (failing), example of lackluster recent themes
Stern game noted as a lower-tier IP choice compared to available A-tier options
Upcoming Stern game; Kaneda concerned about complex rule set by Dwight Sullivan; competing with Medieval Madness remake timing
Pinball game Spencer plays, plans to route to new Wyoming arcade venue; identified as strong revenue driver
Pinball machine in George's game room
Upcoming Stern release; Kaneda predicts D&D LE will follow same depreciation pattern as X-Men to ~$9K within 6 months
Rumored next Stern game (Jason Knapp reporting); Kaneda disputes viability as market needs stronger IP
Upcoming title; mentioned as generating minimal hype
Rumored Stern title; possibly coming December; Keith Elwin rumored to have seen a mech that 'blows people away'; may or may not be Spike 3 launch title
Modern pinball game referenced for cohesive integration of digital and physical elements
Pinball game mentioned in 2025 context; host notes community waiting for home version
Stern's upcoming game revealed at CES; speaker has not yet played but watched reveal videos; speaker questions depth of RPG attribute system
New Stern Pinball game with three-flipper layout by Brian Eddy, ruleset by Dwight Sullivan; subject of reveal event
Recently released Stern pinball game Don is interested in but not compelled to purchase
Stern pinball game; referenced as reason Dwight Evans may not have coded Pokemon
Stern's latest pinball game; described as playable at Pinball at the Beach
Stern LE with 740-unit production; Hardy notes poor secondary market value retention despite specific production number
Stern Pinball title; used by Hardy as hypothetical example of game manufacturers don't publicly pit against future releases
Stern Pinball game showcased at Pinball at the Beach; generated significant player interest with one-to-two person deep lines
Late 80s/early 90s pinball machine observed at Firefly Games; rarely seen in circulation
Stern Pinball release; features dragon toy multiball mechanic, action button shield, and character progression via Insider Connected app; mixed reception noted for accessibility but questioned on design gimmickry
Stern pinball game (Pro and Premium models); featured in arcade comparison against Spooky's Evil Dead
Rumored potential Stern Cornerstone title mentioned alongside John Wick and Pokemon.
Pinball table at tournament with outlane 'versus' solenoid-actuated gates converting outlanes to in-lanes; peculiar design with hidden playfield areas
Stern pinball; unlicensed property (like Kong); praised by RetroRalph as top favorite; precedent for non-licensed IP success
Classic pinball game Manu identifies as his favorite ('the goat')
Recent Stern release; well-attended at TPF; code by Dwight and Elizabeth; positive reception
Stern game; experiencing Node 10 board cable management issues; back on production line after cabling fixes; still shipping LE units
Stern game scheduled for August production (Pro and Premium); currently backordered with no dealer stock
Features 'magic save' button gimmick that switches inlane/outlane positions; praised for player control
Rumored upcoming Stern game by Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan; Kaneda predicts it will underperform due to theme weakness vs Harry Potter and King Kong
Recently-played competitive game at museum featuring new shield popup mechanic in center; contrasted with Alice's outlane save approach
Game mentioned as consistently profitable for operators regardless of collector sentiment; operator Rhodes buys multiple copies
Build by Don currently earning money at an arcade; will be displayed at Northwest Pinball Show
Stern Pinball ranked #5 best; features character progression, loot systems, dragon toy; Don owns LE and criticizes underutilized dragon
Stern early 2025 release; integrated Insider Connected app with persistent character progression and weekly randomized dungeons
Stern title offered as alternative to European customers unable to purchase Star Wars
Stern title; Walt cites as having superior custom side art with fire design compared to Walking Dead and Star Wars
Recent Stern title; used as reference for rotating weekly Pokémon selection mechanic possibility
Ranks #16 on Pinside Top 100; Walt disputes ranking given lack of arcade play
Stern Pinball licensed game; seen on assembly line during factory tour; referenced as example of Stern's current production
Stern title used as example of feature distribution across tiers; dragon mech nearly identical between Pro and Premium with limited directional movement (up/down only).
2025 Stern release appealing to Critical Role fans; strong sales year competition
Available at Commonwealth, game where Benjamin scored against Intermission Dolores
Referenced for its dragon mech; Albert compares Beetlejuice's sandworm to D&D's dragon as interactive mechanical reference
Stern Pinball game referenced; Jack mentions people discussing rules he designed
Stern title with Spike 3 components; launching January 7 at CES; expected 500 LE units; designer Brian Eddie; anticipated quick sell-through
Stern flagship title 1 of 3 misses; defended slightly for having 'two cool mechs' but still part of lukewarm trilogy
Stern title; host uncertain about sales velocity vs other recent releases
Stern Pinball 2025 release; theme notable but criticized for timing relative to Stranger Things Season 5
Recent Stern Pinball title used for factory releases and influencer engagement. Kyle provided community tours and support for this game's launch.
New Stern release; praised for mechanics and theme integration but criticized for LE art, translite design, and questioned market viability due to 740 LE units
Stern Pinball release; medieval-themed with multiple variants (Pro, Premium, LE); discussed as strong design with 40+ modes
Upcoming Stern title by Brian Eddy; positioned after King Kong on Spike 3 platform
Stern Pinball title being actively demoed and promoted at Expo with dedicated seminar
Stern title; criticized for flat/boring art design, weak visual appeal relative to $13K price; dragon toy noted as nice
Stern pinball machine; OP is considering purchase of Pro model; question is whether shaker motor accessory enhances theme
Stern title; mentioned as upcoming release; seminar noted at Expo
Stern title; reportedly selling very well to new players with high weekly order volumes per Gomez
Prior Stern game compared unfavorably to Kong on audio/music quality; Node 10 board issues mentioned
Stern release noted by chat as having more mechanically interesting design than King Kong
Recent Stern Pinball release; ranked #3 on 'top 100' list; Kaneda dismisses rankings as inflated for new releases.
Stern-licensed game observed on assembly line during tour
New Stern release being showcased with character progression and multiball features
Stern game cited as first in three-game losing streak; described as not a huge hit
Stern Cornerstone game being formally revealed; primary topic of market analysis and theme discussion; dragon toy feature analyzed
Stern Pinball title; implied to lack voiceover director involvement based on delivery quality comparisons
Stern game referenced as model for Pokemon's save-progression gameplay system
Likely Stern's next game announcement (uncertain between D&D and King Kong); reveal expected within 3 weeks at CES
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