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Barry Driessen

personactive25 mentionsFirst seen Dec 27, 2013Last seen Mar 3, 2026

Profile

Barry Driessen is a co-founder and owner of Dutch Pinball, a Netherlands-based pinball manufacturer. Since at least 2019, he has been instrumental in managing the company's manufacturing operations, game fulfillment commitments, and business partnerships. Following a significant 2026 restructuring involving new investors and the dissolution of Dutch Pinball Exclusive (a partnership with Melvin Williams), Driessen retained equity ownership and continues overseeing game production and distribution.

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Relationships

  • ownsDutch PinballCo-founder and owner of Dutch Pinball; retained equity ownership after 2026 restructuringmedium
  • affiliated_withMelvin WilliamsEstablished Dutch Pinball Exclusive partnership with Melvin Williams in 2024; partnership dissolved in early 2026medium
  • producesBig LebowskiOverseeing completion of Big Lebowski pinball gamemedium
  • producesAlice's Adventures in WonderlandManaging transition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland gamemedium

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Claims (12)

  • factualhigh

    Dutch Pinball is completing remaining Alice's Adventures in Wonderland units and will provide topper update within days

    Source: Official statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • factualhigh

    Dutch Pinball will discontinue external collaborations and focus on vertical integration with full internal control

    Source: Official statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • factualhigh

    Two new Dutch investors entered Dutch Pinball with strategic vision to refocus on original titles

    Source: Official statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (26)

  • Owner of Dutch Pinball; issued official statement confirming DPX collapse and strategic reorientation toward original titles

    RUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the FutureFeb 13, 2026
  • Founder of Dutch Pinball; initiated DPX in collaboration with Melvin Williams; provides exclusive pricing info to Kaneda

    Episode 930: "DPX & Exclusive Info on Alice"Mar 28, 2024
  • Dutch Pinball official; issued statement regarding Alice topper delays and PCB solution development

    The Name of Jersey Jack's Connected System?; Rumor About American Pinball's Next Title; Rumor About a Future Barrels of Fun GameMar 3, 2026
  • CEO of Dutch Pinball; responsible for Alice manufacturing and production line; separate decision-making authority from Melvin on production matters

    DPX Interview with Melvin WilliamsMay 2, 2025
  • Co-founder/operator at Dutch Pinball; worked with Rens on Dutch pinball magazine since ~2010; collaborated with Melvin on Alice design refinements

    Dutch Pinball - Pinball Expo 2024 - Melvin Williams, Barry Driessen & Rens HooijmaijersOct 19, 2024
  • Co-founder of Dutch Pinball; referenced as collector-first manufacturer who understood Big Lebowski effect and rug giveaway strategy; praised by Furness as model for collector-centric design

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DPX collaboration ended due to misalignment on commercial terms, specifically margin structure and long-term sustainability

Source: Official partner update statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • factualhigh

    Dutch Pinball has welcomed two new Dutch investors to strengthen the company financially and strategically

    Source: Official partner update statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • predictionhigh

    Dutch Pinball will announce new projects within the next couple of months

    Source: Official partner update statementRUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the Future
  • factualhigh

    The split was caused by disagreement over margin structure and long-term sustainability of the commercial partnership

    Source: Barry Driessen statement to distributorsMELVIN SPLITS WITH DUTCH PINBALL
  • factualhigh

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will continue to be completed by Dutch Pinball with 500 total units

    Source: Barry Driessen statement to distributorsMELVIN SPLITS WITH DUTCH PINBALL
  • factualhigh

    Dutch Pinball will refocus entirely on in-house original titles and avoid external collaborations

    Source: Barry Driessen statement to distributorsMELVIN SPLITS WITH DUTCH PINBALL
  • factualmedium

    Disney holds a trademark on 'Alice in Wonderland' despite the book being public domain

    Source: Explanation of legal constraints on game titleDutch Pinball Exclusive - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    John Papaduke's Alice foam-core was acquired from a bankruptcy locker sale of his personal assets

    Source: Dutch Pinball owner presenting at expoDutch Pinball Exclusive - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball News
  • opinionhigh

    Barry Driessen, as Creative Director and Chief Designer, personally views The Big Lebowski license as bringing The Dude where he belongs on the playfield

    Source: Official press release quoteDutch Pinball Secures Big Lebowski Licence
  • Barrels of Fun - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball NewsNov 5, 2024
  • Owner/co-founder of Dutch Pinball; involved in art direction, PCB design, and executive decisions on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Dutch Pinball Exclusive - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2024 - Pinball NewsNov 5, 2024
  • Owner of Dutch Pinball, focused on fulfilling Big Lebowski orders and software development

    REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2020Jan 3, 2021
  • Dutch Pinball co-founder at EAG 2018 with The Big Lebowski, participated in VR light cycle demo

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2018Jan 19, 2018
  • Creative Director and Chief Designer of Dutch Pinball; statement in press release indicates leadership role in Big Lebowski project

    Dutch Pinball Secures Big Lebowski LicenceDec 27, 2013
  • Co-founder/representative of Dutch Pinball; conducted seminar at DPO 2023

    DUTCH PINBALL OPEN EXPO 2023Nov 17, 2023
  • Owner and co-founder of Dutch Pinball; hosted factory-warming event and led factory tours

    DUTCH PINBALL FACTORY-WARMINGMay 31, 2022
  • Co-founder of Dutch Pinball Exclusive; also associated with Dutch Pinball; company representative

    ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND REVEALEDOct 7, 2024
  • Co-founder of Dutch Pinball Exclusive; responsible for operations and partnership with Brouwer-Williams

    ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND ANNOUNCEDJun 5, 2024
  • Owner of Dutch Pinball, attending Chicago Pinball Expo 2023

    Dutch Pinball Bringing Big Lebowski Machines, but Nothing New to Pinball ExpoOct 9, 2023
  • Co-founder and representative of Dutch Pinball; mentioned in congratulations

    Dutch Pinball Announces Partnership with The Art of PinballAug 11, 2023
  • Co-founder of Dutch Pinball; managing manufacturing operations during COVID lockdowns in Netherlands

    Pinball Industry News: March 2020 Re-capApr 1, 2020
  • Dutch Pinball co-founder; retrieved games from ARA; planning future manufacturing operations; scheduled for exclusive interview

    Pinball Industry News: August 2019 Re-capAug 31, 2019
  • Owner/founder of Dutch Pinball who successfully navigated multi-year early achiever fulfillment commitment and is establishing Dutch Pinball Exclusive partnership with Melvin Williams

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2024 recapApr 2, 2024
  • Dutch Pinball owner; issued official partner update explaining DPX dissolution and company restructuring

    RUMOR: Dutch Pinball Partnering with Stern Pinball to Produce Back to the FutureFeb 13, 2026
  • Co-founder/representative of Dutch Pinball; authored official distributor letter explaining DPX dissolution and company strategic direction

    Pokémon Reveal Tomorrow?; Beetlejuice Pinball on LocationFeb 12, 2026
  • Co-founder/operator of Dutch Pinball; retained equity ownership after restructuring and investor onboarding

    Update on Dutch Pinball Exclusive Situation; Spooky Pinball Ships Last Evil Dead; Winchester Mystery House at More LocationsFeb 11, 2026
  • Owner of Dutch Pinball; sent official statement to distributors about new investors and company refocus; retained equity ownership after restructuring

    Episode 264 – Lustrous RenaissanceFeb 13, 2026
  • Owner of Dutch Pinball; issued official statement confirming the split and new investor involvement

    MELVIN SPLITS WITH DUTCH PINBALLFeb 9, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball representative now responsible for topper fulfillment following Melvin's departure

    Episode 1185: "Dutch Ditches Melvin on Pokemon Week"Feb 9, 2026
  • Co-founder of Dutch Pinball; overseeing Big Lebowski completion and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland transition

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2025 recapMar 3, 2025