Dungeon Crawler Carl's New $12,350 Release Officially Unveiled

Published Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 PM EST

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It is an exciting time to be a Dungeon Crawler Carl fan. Not only is the ninth and final book currently being worked on by author Matt Dinniman, with plans to release it in two separate volumes, but Peacock has secured the rights to create a live-action television series inspired by the LitRPG series that has taken over the world.

It seems as though the adventures of Carl and Princess Donut have come a long way from their origins as a web-novel and now, with a publisher under its belt and eight novels out in the world, Dungeon Crawler Carl shows no signs of slowing down.

However, that is not all, as on top of the upcoming cooperative deck-building and card-crafting board game designed by John D. Clair, which is set to launch later this month, Dungeon Crawler Carl fans can also look forward to another exciting release, but at $12,350, it is one that many of us will have to appreciate from a distance.

Courtesy of Flip N Out Pinball, LLC, the Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Machine is now available to purchase but, as mentioned, it comes alongside an eye-watering price tag. Despite the initial price tag on the website saying it is $2,500.00, scrolling down to the bottom of the page will see you discover that it is in fact a whopping $12,350, and $2,500.00 is a mere deposit. Not only that, but you will also be expected to pay shipping fees.

With the estimated production timeline to last between Q2-Q3 2027, the Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Machine is quite a while away from launch, but hey, it will give you the perfect amount of time to save up for it. OK, that was a joke, but it is clear to see that a lot of effort has gone into this gaming experience. As the official description reads:

This pinball machine is based entirely on the books by Matt Dinniman, with both audiobook lines and newly recorded lines from Jeff Hays. The author has suggested the appropriate age for the books is 15+. There is a LOT of adult language in this game; it's what fans of the books will expect, and it delivers!

Featuring voices from Jeff Hays, who is also the audiobook narrator for the Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise, as well as music and sound design from Matt Kern, digital assets from Renegade Game Studios, and animations from Stephen Silver and Ian Harrower, a lot of human creativity has been put into this physical gaming experience, but the biggest catch here is definitely still the price. As such, our best bet is hoping that, in the future, an arcade near us will stock the stunning new Dungeon Crawler Carl-inspired release, allowing us to take on the World Dungeon ourselves without having to splash an eye-watering amount of money.

If you do purchase Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Machine, it is worth mentioning that the $2,500.00 deposit is non-refundable, and you will not get your hands on your purchase until this time next year. Other than that, you are good to go!

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