Melvin is a Dutch Pinball designer/founder and close personal friend of Kaneda who played a pivotal role in creating Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. He holds leadership positions at both Dutch Pinball and DPX (Dutch Pinball Xtreme), where he manages game design, production logistics, and holds patents for innovative technologies like side armor lighting. Beyond Alice, Melvin has been involved in multiple game projects including Big Bang Bar and Back to the Future, and has become a trusted industry voice known for transparency and advocacy within the pinball community.
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Melvin from Deep Root Pinball is involved in American Pinball's Circus Voltaire project
Melvin has future projects in development following DXP separation
Alice in Wonderland's upper playfield requires achieving progression rather than providing tutorial entry mechanism
Melvin completed unfinished elements of J-Pop's original Alice in Wonderland foam core design
Dutch Pinball associate; reported source for Alice topper failure count (35 units)
Dutch Pinball designer/owner; creator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; described as close friend
Associated with Dutch Pinball; provides buffer for production; manages Alice lighting systems
Involved in Alice game; defended Kaneda at Expo by threatening to withdraw game if Kaneda was kicked out
Referenced as being involved with Back to the Future development; Kaneda implies his involvement will elevate game quality above current industry standard
Lead at Dutch Pinball; contacted Kaneda for reveal partnership; stated no additional Alice production will occur
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Melvin designed Alice in Wonderland in 8 months and self-funded all R&D without pre-orders
Melvin publicly promised all Alice customers will receive their game in 2025 or get a refund
Melvin created Alice in eight months
Designer/founder of Dutch Pinball; Kaneda's close friend, describes as 'no BS' and confirms topper delay reporting
Dutch Pinball leader; described by Kaneda as one of his best friends
Contact at Dutch Pinball; provided refund data for Alice in Wonderland
DPX representative; holds patent for side armor lighting that Stern's Spike 3 may infringe upon
Associated with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland code; Kaneda questions what is in Melvin's design vision
Manufacturer who allowed Kaneda and Carrie access for Alice's Adventures content creation
Alice designer; Kaneda claims to have discussed collector value with him
Dutch Pinball team member referenced as making Back to the Future promises for Alice owners
Deeproot pinball associate who advocated for Kaneda with Expo management, providing logistical support during coverage
Developer/designer; created Big Bang Bar prototype for Pedretti Gaming