Exploring Stern’s Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Machine

While I was in London, I dropped into Funland—and boom, jackpot! They had Stern’s Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro model) up and running. I couldn’t resist giving it a go—and wow, it totally delivered. The shots felt super satisfying, the story sucked me right in, the callouts were brilliant, and the artwork? Absolutely stunning. Multiball was a blast too—having to save the balls adds such a clever twist. Just an all-round amazing package. Honestly… I think I need one 😄

I’ve been intrigued since the very first reveal. The idea of blending real RPG elements into pinball? Genius. I’ve binged all the videos, but nothing beats playing it in person. And that dungeon feature? Absolutely loved it. You drop into secret passageways, tackle different challenges, and uncover surprises—it’s dynamic, so every trip into the dungeon feels fresh. Huge win for replay value.

Still buzzing. Properly impressed! 🎯🔥

Stern Dungeon and Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, January 2025
Game Design: Brian Eddy
Engineering/mechanics: John Rotharmel Thomas Malcolm
Software: Dwight Sullivan Elizabeth Gieske

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