# Dutch Pinball Exclusive Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Production Update' Launches Code Version 1.0; ; Likely Start Date for Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland Production **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-01-03 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/dutch-pinball-exclusive-alices-adventures-in-wonderland-production-update-launches-code-version-10-likely-start-date-for-retro-atomic-zombie-adventureland-production --- ## Analysis Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) has released code version 1.0 for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland after shipping approximately 275 of 500 units by December 17, 2025. At current production rates, DPX estimates completion of remaining Alice units by May 2026, with production switching to Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) beginning around June 2026. DPX is accepting refunds for customers who did not receive machines by end of 2025, and additional code updates are scheduled for Q1 2026. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Through December 17th, DPX had built and shipped approximately 275 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland machines out of 500 unit run — _Official DPX email update to customers referenced in article_ - [HIGH] DPX estimates production of remaining 225 Alice machines will take through May 2026 at current production rate — _Official DPX production estimate communicated to customers_ - [HIGH] Dutch Pinball Factory will switch to RAZA production around June 2026 after Alice completion — _DPX production timeline announcement_ - [HIGH] Alice's Adventures in Wonderland code has reached Version 1.0 with additional update scheduled for Q1 2026 — _Official DPX software release announcement_ - [HIGH] DPX began accepting refund requests in January 2026 for customers who did not receive Alice machines by end of 2025 — _Official DPX customer communication_ ### Notable Quotes > "We are pleased to announce that a new software release for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, version 1.0, is now available." > — **Dutch Pinball Exclusive**, January 2026 > _Official confirmation of code 1.0 release milestone for Alice after extended development cycle_ > "For 2026 Q1 another software update is already in the works. Scheduled are for instance a Mini Playfield multiball lock mode and to be able to replay unfinished main modes." > — **Dutch Pinball Exclusive**, January 2026 > _Roadmap for near-term code improvements addressing gameplay mechanics_ > "At that time, the Dutch Pinball Factory will switch over to building the Dutch Pinball Exclusive Game #2, the Zidware and Deeproot Pinball-designed Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA)." > — **Knapp Arcade (citing DPX update)**, January 2, 2026 > _Confirms production timeline shift and RAZA as next DPX title_ > "All things are quiet on the Stern front. There's a lot of talk that we will not see a new game from Stern at next week's Consumer Electronics Expo as many had speculated." > — **Knapp Arcade**, January 2, 2026 > _Market observation about Stern's CES 2026 announcement plans_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) | company | Sub-brand of Dutch Pinball responsible for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and upcoming RAZA production | | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | game | Limited-edition DPX pinball game (500-unit run) that has shipped 275 units as of December 17, 2025 | | Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) | game | Dutch Pinball Exclusive Game #2 designed by Zidware and Deeproot Pinball, scheduled to begin production June 2026 | | Stern Pinball | company | Major manufacturer; no new game expected at CES 2026; Pokemon or Transformers cartoon expected as first cornerstone game, late January 2026 release | | Pokémon Pinball | game | Likely Stern's first cornerstone game of 2026, expected late January release | | Transformers (Cartoon) | game | Alternative possibility to Pokémon as Stern's first 2026 cornerstone game | | Cointaker | company | Pinball distributor mentioned as contact for potential Alice refund units | | Past Times Arcade | company | Location in Girard, Ohio confirmed to have Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on location as of November 2, 2025 | | Knapp Arcade | person|media | Industry blogger/news source publishing production updates and market observations | | Zidware | company | Co-designer of RAZA alongside Deeproot Pinball | | Deeproot Pinball | company | Co-designer of RAZA alongside Zidware | ### Topics - **Primary:** Alice's Adventures in Wonderland production status, Dutch Pinball Exclusive code development and updates, Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) production timeline - **Secondary:** Refund program and secondary market availability, Stern Pinball 2026 release roadmap - **Mentioned:** Location placement of limited-edition games ### Sentiment **Mixed** (0.55) — Factual reporting on production progress is neutral/positive, but community comments reveal frustration with RAZA legacy, concerns about Alice availability, and appreciation for location placement. One commenter expresses strong negativity about RAZA development costs and investor losses. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Community expressed concern about RAZA viability due to historical development costs and investor losses; strong negative sentiment in comments (confidence: medium) — Forum commenter expressing disgust about RAZA profitability and referencing 'millions of dollars lost' in prior development - **[business_signal]** DPX production metrics showing 275/500 units shipped by mid-December 2025; completion estimated May 2026 (confidence: high) — Official DPX customer communication with specific shipment numbers and production timeline - **[competitive_signal]** Stern's 2026 cornerstone game (Pokemon/Transformers) expected late January, with no CES announcement anticipated (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade reporting community speculation about Stern CES absence and late January release timing - **[market_signal]** Refund availability creating secondary market opportunity; machines trickling into location placements (confidence: medium) — Multiple sources noting Alice scarcity; Past Times Arcade in Ohio acquired unit at Expo; Cointaker distributor mentioned as access point for refund units - **[announcement]** Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reaches code version 1.0 milestone with Q1 2026 update roadmap confirmed (confidence: high) — Official DPX software release announcement with detailed changelog and planned features (Mini Playfield multiball, replay unfinished modes) - **[product_strategy]** Alice's Adventures in Wonderland continues to experience extended fulfillment cycle; refund window opened for incomplete 2025 deliveries (confidence: high) — DPX accepting refunds starting January 2026 for customers who did not receive machines by end of 2025; only 55% of units shipped after multi-year development - **[rumor_hype]** Stern's first 2026 cornerstone game is most likely Pokémon but possibly Transformers (cartoon version); timing late January (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade reporting industry speculation about title and timing; no official confirmation of either license - **[technology_signal]** DPX addressing hardware issues (backplate flasher wiring reversals) in early serial numbers; code features expanding with Q1 2026 update (confidence: high) — Official support notice for units below serial ~200; planned Mini Playfield multiball and mode replay features in Q1 update --- ## Transcript News Dutch Pinball Exclusive Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Production Update' Launches Code Version 1.0; ; Likely Start Date for Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland Production k knapparcade January 2, 2026 Wow three pinball articles here today and not a single one of them was about Stern Pinball. All things are quiet on the Stern front. There's a lot of talk that we will not see a new game from Stern at next week's Consumer Electronics Expo as many had speculated. The release cadence for Stern's first cornerstone game in 2026, most likely Pokemon but possibly Transformers cartoon, is late January. Well, I guess that I did mention Stern after all lol. That wasn't the point of this post though. This afternoon I want to talk about Dutch Pinball, more specifically its sub-brand Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX). A couple of weeks ago, DPX sent an e-mail update to customers who purchased its Alice's Adventures in Wonderland pinball machine. The message contained great production information. Through December 17th, DPX had built and shipped approximately 275 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland machines, leaving 225 machines left to be built out of the 500 unit run. DPX estimates that at its current production rate that it will take them through May 2026 to build all of the remaining Alices. At that time, the Dutch Pinball Factory will switch over to building the Dutch Pinball Exclusive Game #2, the Zidware and Deeproot Pinball-designed Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA). So we're looking at around the beginning of June for the start of RAZA production based upon current projections. As promised at the time the game was announced, starting in the month of January 2026, Dutch Pinball Exclusive began accepting refund requests for customers who ordered but have not yet received their Alice machines by the end of 2025 and would like to cancel. Once it knows the total number of refunds that it has to process for parts ordering purposes, DPX will begin issuing requested refunds to customers in February. I personally know of several people who have requested refunds, so if you were interested in buying this previously sold-out game, reach out to a distributor like Cointaker and get on a list and you may be able to get one. Speaking of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, DPX recently reached the milestone of Version 1.0 of the game's code. They are not stopping at 1.0 though. They already have another update for the game in the works and scheduled to release later in Q1 2026. "Dear Alice owner, We are pleased to announce that a new software release for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, version 1.0, is now available. You can download the software update from our website: https://www.dutchpinball.com/alices\adventures\in\wonderland\software This page also includes installation instructions and the full changelog. A new Support FAQ is available here: https://www.dutchpinball.com/alices\adventures\in\wonderland\support If your Wondernumber is below approximately 200, please pay special attention to page 161. There may be two backplate flashers wired in reverse, and the section starting this page explains how to verify and correct this. In addition, an updated Rulesheet and Operational Manual are available at: https://www.dutchpinball.com/alices\adventures\in\wonderland\downloads For 2026 Q1 another software update is already in the works. Scheduled are for instance a Mini Playfield multiball lock mode and to be able to replay unfinished main modes. From all of us at Dutch Pinball, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" Posted about 1 month ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (2) Please sign in to join the conversation. H hgnzxbannzbbdohgfk about 1 month ago It's disgusting that someone would try to build and profit off RAZA considering the millions of dollars lost over the years to develop it (and other nothingburgers). Ignorance is bliss, but I could never look at this game and not think of all the senior citizens losing their retirements and investment funds. This abomination has ruined lives. Let. It. Die. 0 N NW pingeek about 1 month ago I wonder if I will ever get to see an Alice game. if it is already sold out, they wont bring it to pinball shows and a game that expensive is not going to be on location. 1 B BuckeyeJay about 1 month ago I can confirm it's on location at Past Times Arcade in Girard, OH. I go almost every weekend and first noticed it on 11/2. (I took a picture and posted it to the FB Pinball Enthusiasts Group.) It's a nice-playing machine and very smooth. I think Rob acquired it at Expo like he did Evil Dead. He put both machines right next to each other in the front. It's noticeable as soon as you walk in the door. 1 knapparcadeADMIN about 1 month ago I’ve only seen one once, when I visited the distributor Cointaker. Past Times Arcade in Girard , Ohio was supposedly getting an Alice. Hopefully they will have it on the floor. 0 Related Articles Stern Officially Reveals New Pokémon Pinball Machine 3 days ago Dutch Pinball is NOT Working with Stern to Release Back to the Future 3 days ago Pokémon Reveal Tomorrow?; Beetlejuice Pinball on Location 5 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe StripeM-Inner _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 2c9832a6-6184-418a-a734-624a90d34f69*