# INTERVIEW - Bon Jovi Pinball w/ David Van Es & Luke Underwood

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Podcast: [Flip N Out Pinball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flip-n-out-pinball-podcast-7383039)
Published: 2026-07-28T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://flipnoutpinballpodcast.com/interview-bon-jovi-pinball-w-david-van-es-luke-underwood
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## Resource

Barrels of Fun has officially revealed Bon Jovi Pinball , and before the game makes its public debut, we sat down with Founder, CEO, and Game Designer David Van Es , along with Prototype Engineer Luke Underwood , to learn the story behind the machine. In this interview, David and Luke discuss: • How Bon Jovi became Barrels of Fun's next title • The creative process behind designing the game • Translating one of the world's biggest rock bands into pinball • Gameplay philosophy, flow, and unique playfield features • The music, artwork, lighting, and audio experience • What players can expect when they step up to Bon Jovi for the very first time This conversation gives the designers an opportunity to explain the vision behind the game in their own words. If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications so you never miss future interviews, industry news, and pinball discussions. For pricing or to reserve your Bon Jovi Pinball machine: 🌐 https://www.flipnoutpinball.com Contact us: 📧 Ken@flipnoutpinball.com 📧 Greg@flipnoutpinball.com

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