Tracking All the New Pinball Machines Released in 2025

Kineticist·article·analyzed·Jun 1, 2025

Analysis

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TL;DR

2025 pinball lineup tracker: 12+ new releases across major manufacturers featuring HP, Star Wars, Beetlejuice, Dune.

Summary

Kineticist's comprehensive tracker of 2025 pinball releases documents over a dozen new machines across manufacturers including Stern, Jersey Jack, Spooky, Multimorphic, Barrels of Fun, Turner, and Pinball Brothers. Major releases include Harry Potter (JJP), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Stern), Beetlejuice (Spooky), Dune (Barrels), and King Kong (Stern), spanning licensed blockbusters and original IP. The year demonstrates strong manufacturer output with premium pricing ($6,995–$15,000+) and diverse gameplay platforms from modular P3 systems to traditional widebody machines.

Key Claims

Portal is Multimorphic's ninth P3 release
high confidence · Official Kineticist tracker listing Portal as ninth P3 title
Dune is limited to 1,000 units at $11,600
high confidence · Barrels of Fun Dune specs in tracker: 'Limited to 1,000 units ($11,600)'
King Kong has 932 LE units worldwide
high confidence · Stern King Kong listing specifies '932 LEs worldwide'
Harry Potter Collector's Edition priced at $15,000
high confidence · JJP Harry Potter pricing: 'Arcade ($9,999), Wizard ($12k), and Collector's ($15k)'
Star Wars Home Edition Plus priced at $4,799
high confidence · Stern home model: 'An updated home model with Insider Connected, priced at $4,799'

Notable Quotes

“2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for pinball enthusiasts.”
Kineticist article @ opening — Sets framing for year as exceptional release volume
“Portal Pinball brings Valve's hit game to Multimorphic's modular P3 platform... the ninth P3 release”
Kineticist tracker @ Portal entry — Establishes Portal's position in Multimorphic's platform evolution
“A premium re-skin of Stern's Jaws for the film's 50th anniversary.”
Kineticist tracker @ Jaws entry — Clarifies Jaws release as anniversary variant, not new game
“Spooky Pinball announced arguably the most hyped game of the year, Beetlejuice pinball.”
Kineticist tracker @ Beetlejuice entry — Indicates Beetlejuice as peak-anticipation title for 2025

Entities

Stern PinballcompanyJersey Jack PinballcompanySpooky PinballcompanyBarrels of Funcompany Multimorphiccompany Turner Pinballcompany Pinball Brotherscompany Harry Pottergame

Signals

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competitive_signal: Boutique manufacturers (Turner, Barrels, Pinball Brothers) competing directly with major players on licensed IP and premium pricing
medium · Turner Pinball second title (Merlin's); Barrels releasing Dune at $11,600; Pinball Brothers releasing Predator; all positioned in premium tier
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event_signal: Comprehensive 2025 release calendar with 12+ new machines announced/released across 7 manufacturers
high · Kineticist tracker documenting D&D, Portal, Merlin's, Dune, King Kong, Harry Potter, Predator, Jaws, Star Wars, Walking Dead Remastered, Beetlejuice with release dates Jan-Nov 2025
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licensing_signal: Strong major IP acquisition across industry: Harry Potter (JJP), Star Wars (Stern), Dune (Barrels), Predator (Pinball Brothers), Beetlejuice (Spooky) indicate licensing availability and budget capacity
high · Five major licensed franchises announced/released in single year across different manufacturers
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market_signal: Premium pricing tier consolidation across manufacturers: $6,995–$15,000 range with three-tier model standard (Pro/Premium/LE/CE variants)
high · Harry Potter $9,999–$15,000 CE; Merlin's $6,995–$8,995; Dune $11,600; Turner two-tier structure; Stern multi-tier standard
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announcement: Multiple official game announcements and confirmations documented including Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Stern Sept), Walking Dead Remastered (Stern Nov), Beetlejuice (Spooky Nov)
high · Tracker entries for Fall of the Empire, Walking Dead Remastered, and Beetlejuice with ship dates

Topics

2025 new releases and product roadmapprimaryPricing and edition stratification (Pro/Premium/LE/CE)primaryLicensed IP acquisition (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dune, Predator, Beetlejuice)primaryManufacturer product output and competitionsecondaryToy and mechanical features (animatronics, flippers, magnets)secondaryPlatform diversity (P3 modular, widebody, traditional)secondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic tone celebrating landmark year with diverse new releases. Neutral factual reporting with mild excitement markers ('arguably the most hyped game'). No negative criticism of machines or manufacturers present.

Transcript

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2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for pinball enthusiasts. Established manufacturers and newcomers alike are launching a wave of new pinball machines, from blockbuster licenses to inventive original IP. This rolling pinball release tracker lists all the new pinball machines 2025 has to offer, with links to full Kineticist coverage for deeper dives. Stern Pinball – Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (January 2025) Stern opened 2025 with Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, designed by Brian Eddy with code by Dwight Sullivan. Players battle the dragon Rath across Pro, Premium, and LE models, with RPG-style progression saved via Insider Connected. Highlights include an animatronic dragon, pop-up “Dungeon Crawl” scoop, magnetic Gelatinous Cube trap, and a “PinSave” system to resume games later. Multimorphic – Portal (March 2025 Portal Pinball brings Valve’s hit game to Multimorphic’s modular P3 platform. It’s the ninth P3 release, featuring new lower playfield mechs, art by Brad Brad Albright, sound by Scott Danesi, and original GLaDOS voice work. Available in Standard and Extended kits, with extra toys in the Extended. Production starts summer 2025. Turner Pinball – Merlin’s Arcade (March 2025 Texas-based Turner Pinball’s second title, Merlin's Arcade, swaps ninjas for wizards. Designer Jon Norris and team delivers a medieval fantasy with “Finesse Flippers” for precise control. Legendary Edition ($8,995) adds toys like a Foosball Knight and barrel lock; Arcade Edition ($6,995) is streamlined. Shipping expected summer 2025. Barrels of Fun – Dune (April 2025 Barrels of Fun follows Labyrinth with Dune Pinball, based on Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film. Limited to 1,000 units ($11,600), it includes premium touches like Infinity Glass and an illuminated Ornithopter topper. Toys include an interactive Sandworm, spice harvester, and Bene Gesserit pain box. All units ship by year’s end. Stern Pinball – King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (April 2025 Keith Elwin’s King Kong adventure features Pro, Premium, and LE models (932 LEs worldwide). Kong grabs balls on Premium/LE, a train toy flips during multiball, and a giant spider magnet adds chaos. Four flippers and pulp-adventure styling round out the package. Jersey Jack Pinball – Harry Potter (June 2025) JJP’s long-awaited Harry Potter Pinball spans three editions: Arcade ($9,999), Wizard ($12k), and Collector’s ($15k). Designed by Eric Meunier, with CE art by MinaLima, it’s loaded with toys – Whomping Willow, Quidditch upper playfield, Sorting Hat, Grand Staircase – plus film clips and music. Pinball Brothers – The Predator (June 2025) Based on the 1987 film, Predator Pinball is a widebody with a motorized helicopter lock, attacking Predator figure, and spinning minigun turret. Includes Alan Silvestri’s score and iconic movie callouts. Stern Pinball – JAWS 50th Anniversary Edition (July 2025) A premium re-skin of Stern’s Jaws for the film’s 50th anniversary. Features new glitter-trimmed art, red armor, brass ramps, and special badging. Gameplay remains unchanged – with the moving shark fin, Orca upper playfield, and boat-bashing shark toy intact. Stern Pinball – Star Wars Home Edition “Plus” (August 2025) An updated home model with Insider Connected, priced at $4,799. Includes film clips, John Williams music, and toys like a Death Star and TIE Fighter. Aimed at families and new players wanting online achievements and leaderboards. Stern Pinball – Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (September 2025) Returning to the familiar ground of the original Star Wars film trilogy (Episodes 4-6), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire is the latest cornerstone release from Stern by designer John Borg and coder Raymond Davidson. Stern Pinball - The Walking Dead Remastered (November 2025) Stern Pinball revealed the oft-rumored second remastered title in their lineup, revisiting the 2014 player favorite, The Walking Dead. Spooky Pinball - Beetlejuice (November 2025) Spooky Pinball announced arguably the most hyped game of the year, Beetlejuice pinball.