Multimorphic Reveals Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game for P3; Barrels of Fun Announces Bon Jovi Pinball
Multimorphic opened pre-orders July 27 for Dungeon Crawler Carl ($12,350 / kit $5,250) and Ender's Game ($11,750 / kit $4,400) on the P3 platform; Barrels of Fun revealed Bon Jovi Pinball on July 28 at $12,000 with a 700-unit cap and $2,000 non-refundable deposit.
Checked July 31, 2026: Multimorphic revealed Dungeon Crawler Carl ($12,350 / kit $5,250) and Ender's Game ($11,750 / kit $4,400) for the P3 platform on July 27; pre-orders open with non-refundable $2,500 machine deposits. Barrels of Fun revealed Bon Jovi Pinball on July 28 at $12,000 with a 700-unit cap; $2,000 deposit, production starts late August.
ReportArcade Heroes / Pinball News / Multimorphic
Multimorphic reveals Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game for the P3 platform; pre-orders open July 27 with non-refundable $2,500 deposits
Multimorphic opened pre-orders on July 27 at noon ET for two new P3 platform titles: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game. As a complete P3 machine, Dungeon Crawler Carl (DCC) is priced at $12,350; existing P3 owners can purchase a swappable game kit for $5,250. Ender's Game is priced at $11,750 as a full machine and $4,400 as a game kit. Deposits are non-refundable: $2,500 on a machine and $1,500 on a game kit; the balance is due when the machine enters production. Both titles are three-flipper games and both use the same playfield layout and the Disk Loop — a 360-degree double-level disk that adds a target bank, a kickback, moving shot paths, and a player-aimed cannon. The themes, artwork, rulesets, voice, sound, music, display graphics, and lighting are independently developed by separate design teams. Dungeon Crawler Carl is based on the book series by Matt Dinniman; Ender's Game is based on the 1985 Orson Scott Card novel. Production begins in late 2026. Multimorphic warns the fulfillment queue might extend past 12 months. Source: Arcade Heroes, Pinball News, Multimorphic official store.
Two things stand out for P3 owners evaluating these reveals. First, the shared playfield layout and Disk Loop mean both titles offer the same mechanical platform with different thematic and ruleset execution — buyers choosing between DCC and Ender's Game are selecting a theme and ruleset package, not different cabinet hardware. Second, the non-refundable deposit structure and a queue that could run past 12 months mean this is a long-term pre-production commitment, not a near-term purchase. Buyers should verify current deposit terms directly at the Multimorphic store before committing, as pricing and production language may change after these reveals.
P3 platform decision read
Both DCC and Ender's Game are built on Multimorphic's P3 platform and use the same three-flipper playfield layout with the Disk Loop — a 360-degree double-level disk that adds interactive mechanisms at the flipper level. The shared hardware means existing P3 owners can add either title as a swappable game kit ($5,250 for DCC, $4,400 for Ender's Game) without purchasing a new cabinet. As full machines, DCC runs $12,350 and Ender's Game runs $11,750. Deposits are non-refundable ($2,500 machine, $1,500 kit); balance is due at production start. Production begins late 2026; queue may extend past 12 months.
Where these titles fit the collector and builder market: The simultaneous reveal of two P3 titles creates a direct comparison decision for new P3 buyers and an expansion decision for existing owners. At $11,750–$12,350 for full machines, both titles sit above the typical price range for physical collector machines from Stern and Spooky, but the swappable game kit format — unique to the P3 platform — offers existing P3 owners a meaningful path to new content without a full cabinet investment.
- When will production batches begin and what is the current queue position for deposit holders?
- Will a three-flipper P3 cabinet built before 2022 require any hardware upgrade to support DCC or Ender's Game?
- What are the exact differences between the DCC and Ender's Game rulesets beyond theme and artwork?
Wait if:You need production-confirmed delivery timing before committing — the queue may extend past 12 months, You want to see hands-on reviews or tournament play before evaluating ruleset depth
Consider a deposit if:You own a P3 cabinet and want to add a new title without a full machine purchase — confirm hardware compatibility for pre-2022 cabinets before placing a kit deposit, You are buying a full machine and the theme (DCC vs Ender's Game) aligns with your collection — verify current deposit terms and production queue directly with Multimorphic
Verified specifications
| Spec | Multimorphic Dungeon Crawler Carl | Multimorphic Ender's Game |
|---|---|---|
| Full P3 machine price | $12,350 | $11,750 |
| Game kit price (existing P3 owners) | $5,250 | $4,400 |
| Machine deposit (non-refundable) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Kit deposit (non-refundable) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Pre-orders opened | July 27, 2026 noon ET | July 27, 2026 noon ET |
| Production start | Late 2026 | Late 2026 |
| Estimated queue | May extend past 12 months | May extend past 12 months |
| Playfield layout | Shared P3 (three-flipper + Disk Loop) | Shared P3 (three-flipper + Disk Loop) |
| Theme source | Dungeon Crawler Carl novel series (Matt Dinniman) | Ender's Game novel (Orson Scott Card, 1985) |
Sources: Multimorphic official specs, Multimorphic official specs
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ReportBarrels of Fun / Pinball News
Barrels of Fun reveals Bon Jovi Pinball at $12,000 with 700-unit cap; production starts late August, first demos at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Barrels of Fun revealed Bon Jovi Pinball on July 28, 2026, marking the studio's first music-themed pinball machine and its fourth title overall. A single model is being produced, limited to a maximum of 700 units — though Barrels of Fun states the cap could increase if the first 700 sell out within the first week of going on sale. The machine is priced at $12,000 with a $2,000 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a unit. Production starts in late August 2026, and the full production run is planned to be built and shipped by May 2027. Gameplay features 17 songs from Bon Jovi's catalog, live concert footage across multiple decades, era-defining music videos, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, and Lightning Flippers. David van Es returns as lead designer following his work on Labyrinth and Dune for Barrels of Fun. The first playable machines are scheduled for the Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta during the weekend of August 1–2, 2026. Source: Barrels of Fun official announcement, Pinball News.
The 700-unit hard cap with a first-week sell-out escalation clause is an unusual production structure for a new studio. Buyers who are interested in the machine should track the week-one sales pace carefully — if the cap holds, it signals a genuinely scarce run. A $2,000 non-refundable deposit against a $12,000 machine means buyers should evaluate the Bon Jovi theme and the Barrels of Fun production record before committing. The Southern Fried Gaming Expo this weekend offers the first public play opportunity before the deposit deadline closes.
Music machine market read
Bon Jovi Pinball is a single-model production run limited to 700 units, with a stated price of $12,000 per machine. The game includes a $2,000 non-refundable deposit. Features listed by Barrels of Fun: 17 songs across Bon Jovi's catalog, live concert footage, music videos, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, and Lightning Flippers. Production starts late August 2026; the full run ships by May 2027. Lead designer is David van Es, who also designed Labyrinth and Dune for Barrels of Fun. A 700-unit cap may increase if the first 700 sell out within the first week.
Music pin market and Barrels of Fun positioning: Barrels of Fun has now produced four titles (Labyrinth, Dune, and an earlier release preceding Bon Jovi). At $12,000, Bon Jovi Pinball sits at or above the pricing of comparable music-licensed collector machines. The first-ever music theme from this studio adds the Bon Jovi license to a collector market that already has music-themed machines from established publishers. The 700-unit cap, if maintained, puts this title in limited-collector territory.
- Will the 700-unit cap remain firm or increase based on first-week demand?
- What warranty and service terms apply to Bon Jovi Pinball purchases?
- What is the current deposit queue and when will confirmation of build slot be communicated to depositors?
Wait if:You have not seen the machine in person — the Southern Fried Gaming Expo (August 1–2, Atlanta) is the first public demo opportunity; first-hand evaluation of the magnetic ball control and Lightning Flippers is worth the wait before committing $2,000
Deposit if:You are a Bon Jovi collector or serious music-pin buyer who has seen the Barrels of Fun production record — verify the full deposit and delivery terms directly with Barrels of Fun before committing the non-refundable amount
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prices for Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game P3 machines?▼
Dungeon Crawler Carl is $12,350 as a complete P3 machine; existing P3 owners can buy the game kit for $5,250. Ender's Game is $11,750 as a complete machine and $4,400 as a game kit. Deposits are non-refundable: $2,500 for a machine and $1,500 for a kit. Pre-orders opened July 27, 2026.
How long will it take for Multimorphic to deliver DCC or Ender's Game?▼
Multimorphic states production begins in late 2026 and warns the fulfillment queue might extend past 12 months. Buyers should not expect near-term delivery — this is a pre-production commitment with non-refundable deposits and no confirmed ship date.
Do existing P3 owners need to buy a new cabinet for Dungeon Crawler Carl or Ender's Game?▼
Existing P3 owners can purchase a swappable game kit ($5,250 for DCC, $4,400 for Ender's Game). However, both titles are three-flipper games, and Multimorphic notes that P3 cabinets built before 2022 may require verification of hardware compatibility before placing a kit order.
What is Bon Jovi Pinball and who is producing it?▼
Bon Jovi Pinball is the fourth title from Barrels of Fun, revealed July 28, 2026. It is priced at $12,000 with a 700-unit production cap and a $2,000 non-refundable deposit. Lead designer David van Es (Labyrinth, Dune) designed the game. Production starts late August 2026; the full run is planned to ship by May 2027.
Where can I play Bon Jovi Pinball before placing a deposit?▼
The first playable Bon Jovi machines are scheduled for the Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta during the weekend of August 1–2, 2026. That is the first confirmed public demo opportunity before the deposit period is underway.
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