Dutch Pinball B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer that achieved considerable attention with its debut machine, The Big Lebowski (2018), based on the Coen Brothers’ cult film. The company pursued crowdfunding to bring the project to life, tapping directly into the passionate fan communities that surround both pinball and the film’s devoted following.

The development of The Big Lebowski was a lengthy and turbulent journey, drawing scrutiny over production timelines and communication with backers. When the machines finally arrived, they were received as ambitious and immersive, featuring detailed playfield art, Multiball, and the wry wit of the source material. Dutch Pinball remains a symbol of both the possibilities and the challenges of independent pinball production in the modern era.