The Big Lebowski™ Pinball (Second Model)

The Big Lebowski Pinball (Second Model) is a revised edition of Dutch Pinball's original 2016 release, first shipping in August 2019. Designed by Koen Heltzel and Barry Driessen, this solid-state electronic game carries the license for the 1998 Coen brothers film and, per the manufacturer, has no cosmetic changes from the 2016 First Model, though it added the option of a lighted apron as an upgrade.

This machine boasts an impressive array of gameplay features. The elevated mini-playfield offers a garage building, looping lane, and scoop, while the main playfield features a kick-out hole, slingshots, pop bumpers, and three flippers. One of the most unique aspects is the captive-ball bowling system: hitting the two mini-playfield targets and shooting the scoop or completing B-O-W-L-I-N-G lights 'Let's go bowling,' which feeds a captive ball to an oscillating launcher in the recessed Bowling Alley in the center playfield. A launch button then fires the ball at ten resettable pins, with an algorithm (with some built-in randomness) determining which pins are 'hit.'

The Big Lebowski Pinball's design and art capture the spirit of the film, using a translite in place of a glass backglass, playfield art blades, and bowling-themed graphics and lighting effects. A notable touch is the inclusion of an actual floor rug with each factory purchase, adding to the machine's whimsical charm. With its elaborate captive-ball bowling mechanism and mini-playfield, The Big Lebowski Pinball (Second Model) remains a standout for collectors and enthusiasts looking for intricate, novel gameplay mechanics.