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Alice

gameactive31 mentionsFirst seen Oct 23, 2017Last seen Apr 1, 2026

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Alice is a pinball game manufactured by Dutch Pinball, released in 2024-2025. The game features advanced lighting integration praised as superior to competitors and includes official expansion toppers with LCD screens and interactive elements. Alice experienced significant production challenges, with only ~300 units completed against a 500-unit 2025 target, leading to fulfillment delays, topper shipping issues, and customer communication problems. The game generated strong initial interest at expos but faced secondary market concerns and cancellations due to production shortfalls.

Aliases

Alice (game)

Relationships

  • manufacturesDutch PinballDutch Pinball is the manufacturer of Alicemedium
  • affiliated_withMelvin WilliamsMelvin Williams designed or is associated with Alice's productionmedium
  • affiliated_withBack to the FutureAlice buyers receive priority ordering/first-access to Back to the Future limited editionsmedium
  • affiliated_withThe Electric PlaygroundOfficial Electric Playground expansion topper was launched for Alice with custom LCD featuresmedium
  • affiliated_withRaza

Facts

  • achievementBuyers receive priority ordering for Back to the Futurehighfrom 2025-10-17
  • affiliationDutch Pinball gamehigh
  • attributeOfficial Electric Playground expansion topper with LCD screenshighfrom 2025-07-29
  • attributeApproximately 300 units produced in 2025highfrom 2025 until 2025
  • attributeTopper features LCD screens in Cheshire Cat eyes with mirror backinghighfrom 2025-07-29
  • attributePraised for superior lighting integration compared to competitorshighfrom 2025-12-21

Claims (4)

  • opinionhigh

    Dutch Pinball Alice represents a rough market entry with topper issues and basic 1990s-style gameplay

    Source: Cary HardyRapid Pinball Review on the Games of 2025!
  • factualhigh

    Alice has generated approximately 800 total plays across two machines at Expo, with continuous long lines throughout the event

    Source: Alice operators at Expo (Melvin and Roy)Kaneda @ Expo!
  • factualhigh

    Only 500 Alice units will ever be produced

    Source: Kaneda (stated as fact)Kaneda @ Expo!
  • factualhigh

    Alice (Multimorphic) features controllable spinners on outways that work similarly to Rick and Morty out-lane saves

Recent Mentions (31)

  • Dutch Pinball 2024 pinball machine with flowing ramps and captive ball mechanics

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (DPX, 2024) Brief Gameplay at Past TimesApr 1, 2026
  • Wonderland Amusements home pinball machine designed by Jerry, predecessor to TMNT home pin

    Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home PinMar 31, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball current production title; Alice production end marks gap before Back to the Future

    Episode 1205: "Some News to Chew On"Mar 31, 2026
  • American Pinball game; topper fulfillment delays mentioned; owners promised line-cutting priority on Back to the Future

    Episode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"Mar 30, 2026
  • Multimorphic game in development; features controllable spinners on outways that can save or lose balls; similar mechanics to Rick and Morty out-lane saves

    Pinball Mod Talk Episode 18 - Interview with Chris Turner of Turner PinballAug 27, 2024
  • Dutch Pinball upcoming game (500 units total) featuring Lior sculpts, Zombie Yeti backglass art, custom topper standard on all units; expected at Expo

Contradictions

  • Existing: ~300 units produced in 2025vsConflicting: ~350 units/year production mentioned in episode 8
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Production target of 500 units LE for 2025vsConflicting: Mention 0 states ~350 units/year production; Mention 6 references 500-unit LE target; Mention 7 states only ~300 units made
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Approximately 300 units produced in 2025vsConflicting: Mention 11 states 200 units unfulfilled by year-end, implying higher total production than the ~300 cited in mentions 7 and 10
    Unresolved
  • Existing: 200 units unfulfilled by year-end (episode 7)vsConflicting: ~300 units produced in 2025 (episodes 5, 6)

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Alice compared as boutique game to Raza; Dutch Pinball expected to transition to Raza
medium
  • locationPlayable at LA Comic Conhighfrom 2025-10-11
  • roleDesigned by Melvin Williamshigh
  • statusApproximately 35-50 topper units outstanding as of February 2026highfrom 2026-02-02
  • statusLimited Edition release with 500-unit targethighfrom 2025
  • statusTopper shipping delays and delivery crisishighfrom 2026-01-07 until 2026-02-02
  • statusProduction fell short of 500-unit 2025 targethighfrom 2026-02-09
  • statusApproximately 200 units unfulfilled by year-end 2025highfrom 2026-01-17
  • Source: Davey (based on behind-the-scenes footage from Melvin)
    Pinball Mod Talk Episode 18 - Interview with Chris Turner of Turner Pinball
    Pinball Mod Talk Episode 17 - What Materials We Use in Our Mods
    Aug 13, 2024
  • Game receiving incremental content reveals (playfield photo, toy, artwork); strategy of slow-drip information to maintain community engagement

    Full conversation with EnzoAug 28, 2024
  • Dutch Pinball X machine; production quantity uncertain (potentially 300-500 units); tariff-impacted

    Episode 1074: "4 NIB Games As World Economy Burns"Apr 7, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball game based on Alice in Wonderland; controversial rushed reveal at Expo week; community divided on concept and execution; design influenced by John Papaduke foam core concept; faces production timeline risk and shipping logistics challenges

    Episode 1009: "Anyone Else Exhausted Before Expo?"Oct 12, 2024
  • Classic pinball game referenced for comparison regarding limited edition availability and collectibility

    Episode 755: "$20,000 For This?"Jan 3, 2023
  • Pinball machine available at George's home, mentioned in games played during pre-Christmas visit

    Pinball Oz Wide - Episode 13 : Its Christmas Time AgainDec 30, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball game; subject of chronic negative posts on Pinside by Rare Hero; Kaneda references as example of forum toxicity.

    Episode 1010: "Huge Metallica Remastered NEWS!"Oct 12, 2024
  • Dutch Pinball title entering production mid-January 2025; 500-unit planned run; parts on order

    The Calm Before the Storm (Merry Christmas)Dec 25, 2024
  • Spooky Pinball game presumed to be delayed, possibly explaining Spooky's decision to skip Expo according to speculation

    Episode 46 - Pinball Expo & Video Games GaloreOct 23, 2017
  • Dutch Pinball game; topper supply chain failures and customer communication problems

    Episode 1178: "Brand Building in Pinball"Jan 15, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball game; Kaneda states it's 'not a great game'

    Episode 1151: "Kaneda's Gone Soft"Oct 25, 2025
  • Pinball machine being played at LA Comic Con

    LA league player Lee flips Alice at LA Comic ConOct 11, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball's second game; mentioned as part of manufacturer's catalog

    Labyrinth Pinball Machine Review | Barrels of Fun’s Brutal Beauty Based on Jim Henson’s ClassicOct 2, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball title; topper delivery crisis (35-50 units outstanding); production model precedent for Back to the Future concerns

    We Are Pinball #52 "Triple Threat with Kaneda!"Feb 2, 2026
  • Deeproot's latest release generating significant expo traffic with continuous lines, 500 unit LE, artwork praised in person despite prior online criticism

    Kaneda @ Expo!Oct 19, 2024
  • Referenced as not a bust for manufacturers (Melvin sold all units), but concerns raised for early buyers facing rough 2025

    Kaneda Late NightApr 24, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball title; ~350 units/year production; lighting integration praised as superior to competitors

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectular December 20Dec 21, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball game; 200 units unfulfilled by year-end; buyers promised first dibs on Back to the Future LEs but Kaneda questions execution

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Jan 17Jan 17, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball title; ~300 units produced in 2025 (short of 500-unit goal); experiencing topper shipping delays; customers frustrated by lack of communication

    Episode 1175: "Pokemon Teaser This Week?"Jan 7, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball title with production bottlenecks; only ~300 units made; ~60 cancellation requests; secondary market price concerns emerging

    Episode 1182: "Kaneda's Manic Monday Spectacular!"Feb 2, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball game by Melvin Williams; production fell significantly short of 500-unit 2025 target; owners receive priority ordering for Back to the Future

    Episode 1185: "Dutch Ditches Melvin on Pokemon Week"Feb 9, 2026
  • Dutch Pinball game with official Electric Playground expansion topper launched today, features LCD screens in Cheshire Cat eyes with mirror backing, 3-piece expansion with swappable phrases

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob Rath of The Electric PlaygroundJul 29, 2025
  • Dutch Pinball release; buyers receive first-access priority to Back to the Future (Oct 2026)

    FREE SHOW: Episode 1149: EXPO DAY BARREL BASH!Oct 17, 2025
  • Boutique game compared to Raza; described as beautiful but less comprehensive

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Sept 27Sep 27, 2025
  • Pinball Brothers game, owners get first 500 Back to the Future regular edition units

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular November 1Nov 2, 2025
  • deeproot Pinball game; in production; expected to transition to Raza next

    Episode 1132: "Why The Star Wars Launch Kills Me Inside"Sep 5, 2025
  • Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Dutch Pinball manufacturer, Melvin Williams designervsConflicting: Mention 5 attributes the game to Deeproot; Mention 8 attributes to deeproot Pinball; Mention 9 attributes to Pinball Brothers; Mention 13 references Dutch Pinball's 'second game' but doesn't confirm Alice
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026