With the release of 1.0 software for TBL I'm curious what's next for Dutch Pinball.
With the amount of love and theme integration that went into The Big Lebowski, I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

What would you like to see as the next Dutch release?
What rumors exist regarding the next title for Dutch Pinball?

There really is nothing like it. They captured that film so well. Can't wait to get home and try the 1.0 code.

Whatever it is, I'm in as well. Hoping it's something as Iconic as TBL. Boondock Saints would be amazing, but unsure if the following is large enough to warrant a pin. Pulp Fiction could be incredible... Donnie Darko..

It's all subjective, but have any titles every been floated by Dutch?

There are still quite a few people waiting for their EA games.

Sounds like they have the rights through 2023 with the option to extend. They can continue to make TBL and release another title.

I don’t believe Dutch wants to be a one game company forever. They can still utilize profits to make the early adopters whole.

I absolutely expect Dutch to make it right for the EA group. How I contribute to that happening is by buying a TBL. How I can further contribute to that effort is by purchasing their next title.

It’s the new money pouring in that makes that it possible. If they can add more sales volume by creating another title then why not? I’m very confident current owners of TBL will be first in line on their next release. New title just increases their customer base. Use this influx of sales to make the EA group whole.

Hopefully the increased popularity with the new code drop will move the needle that way as well.

With the state of pinball right now maybe Dutch will finally drop a teaser on the Matrix?

I truly hope it is coming but would rather wait till the fall or after these other releases die down a bit.

It’s already hard enough to settle on one release let alone multiples. If the next Dutch game came I don’t know what I’d sell to raise funds but I’d have to…. What a predicament!

I’m fine with Dutch coming out later in the year when their hype train can be at its peak!

I’m almost 100% in with whatever they do next. It’s hard to conceive of them going way off mark with how well they captured TBL but I’m hoping for something epic. Word is we will finally get something new next year from Dutch. Can’t wait!

Yes I am. My only hope is we have a different option from Cointaker to order from. We need a little distributor diversity in the states for Dutch Pinball please.

I'm all for whatever comes next by Dutch. Didn't think BTTF was an option, but now with Lior doing all the sculpts it'll far surpass the build quality (and would've anyway) than if it's built by Stern. I guess we will see!

Let's go Dutch!

I’m sure Zach with be good with as well! Cointaker is my only reservation against buying another game from Dutch. Let’s hope a new distributor is part of the plan as well.

If you read the TBL preorder thread, it’s more about documenting frustration with cointaker than excitement about TBL. I went through it with Lebowski and Alien. Both games I really enjoyed, both manufactures supported me incredibly well, both I feel were (one still is) hamstrung by using a single distributor who unfortunately doesn’t communicate well at all to buyers. You can read years of this in the preorder thread and I experienced it myself.

I’m positive news, Dutch will be at Expo!!!

Kaneda is saying Dutch is making Back to the Future!

Which would be incredible. In my selfish mind I want something more adult, something in a similar vein as Lebowski, but can you imagine the sales for BTTF if Dutch has the license and Lior is doing the sculpts? It’s going to be incredible. They need to be hiring and training and expanding….shit, even building games now if that’s the case.

I’m not a $5 monthly member so not privy to all Kaneda announcements but he seems dead set in Dutch making this game. Dutch also said they would be dropping their new game is 2024 with Lior, Art of Pinball, making all the sculpts. I hope he is right. They will have more orders than they know what to do with. Hopefully preparing to reduce that 13-18 month lead time as BTTF will be in much higher demand than TBL is right now.

It was great meeting Rensh at Expo this year! After all the time in the threads here and the personal help he has provided me on my own game, it was great to be able to shake his hand, and meet him in person. He shared some of the history of the game and some of the preparations taking place for what’s next. We are lucky to have a passionate team like Dutch pinball and I’m excited for what’s around the corner!

I for one am going to start setting something aside for Dutch next release. It’ll be worth the wait.

IMG_4085 (resized).jpeg

Spoke to Rens at Expo and he verified there are only 40 EA games remaining. They will absolutely come through for everyone that has been waiting for their games. I assumed this might be the reason for the increase in lead time to receive TBLs now, but was told it was just the large uptick in orders.

With a game coming in 2025, at some they are going to have to stop taking orders for TBL. I would think that would be way before the new game announcement so they could be pre-building games to get ahead of the inevitable demand. If the rumors are correct…demand will be huge.

and Lior on sculpts… It’s going to be incredible!

2025 will have some on the streets. They will increase capacity to handle the new release. They have to.

We will. They will announce around this time next year and already have games built. It’s hard to imagine the changes the company will need to go through to meet the demand in a reasonable time period. Currently they only have 25 production employees if I recall correctly and are doubling that now to meet TBL demand. What will the ramp up look like for BTTF? The great thing it’s is the partnerships they are building, like with Art of Pinball for example, will allow them to mass produce and scale up in a way that hasn’t been possible yet as these sculpts are no longer being made in house. They are working to do this in several areas to speed up the assembly process.

It’s going to be fun to watch and incredibly difficult to wait for…

They better get some raffles going...I sure as hell can't mortgage my home for a BTTF. It's already ridiculous and prices are softening. I don't want to deaden my excitement for this game by not being able to afford it. Only happy thoughts damnit.

Game will be incredible.
Game will be affordable.
Game will ship within 12 months
Game will have more than 1 US distributor...

One of the above will be true.

And so it begins….

The prototype of that game looked incredible. I’d be all over it if it’s actually fleshed out. That’s the hard part part to imagine though. Going from that paper artwork to a physical thing with depth and mechs and flow…. Someone would’ve had to have been working on this for awhile.

[ Press Release ]

Dutch Pinball Welcomes New Brand: DPX (Dutch Pinball Exclusive)

Herkenbosch, The Netherlands – Building on its respected presence in the pinball industry, Dutch Pinball is pleased to announce the introduction of DPX, short for Dutch Pinball Exclusive. This new sister company marks an extension of Dutch Pinball’s existing portfolio, focusing on producing limited editions of high-quality pinball machines for collectors.

Barry Driessen, founder of Dutch Pinball, in collaboration with Melvin Williams, has initiated DPX to cater to a niche market. DPX represents a commitment to the craft of pinball machine creation, combining the renowned quality of Dutch Pinball with a focus on exclusivity.

Innovation and Craftsmanship

DPX will continue to utilize the proven mechanics and electronics that fans have come to expect from The Big Lebowski™ Pinball. However, DPX aims to further refine these technologies, producing no more than 500 units of each title globally to maintain exclusivity.

Melvin Williams leads DPX’s design and engineering, bringing a fresh perspective to the development of new pinball machines. With a background in enhancing Dutch Pinball’s technologies, Melvin’s role at DPX involves pushing the boundaries of design and functionality, ensuring that each machine offers a unique experience.

Strategic Expansion

To support the launch of DPX, Dutch Pinball has acquired additional space by securing a building across the street from its current operations. This expansion doubles the production capacity, facilitating the manufacture of both DP and DPX machines more efficiently and allowing for future growth.

As DPX prepares to unveil its first title, Dutch Pinball also continues to develop its own range of machines. Further information regarding new releases under the Dutch Pinball brand will be made available towards the end of 2024.

Looking Ahead

We appreciate the ongoing support from the pinball community and are excited about the opportunities that DPX brings. This new venture allows us to explore new possibilities in pinball design and production, enhancing the collector’s experience.

For additional updates, stay tuned. We are eager to share the next chapter in our journey with you.

Barry Driessen & Melvin Brouwer-Williams

Dutch Pinball Exclusive

IMG_5963 (resized).jpeg

This is alluding to the rumored super limited Alice in Wonderland pin being made by Dutch. Interesting to see how it’s a separate venture from Dutch Pinball.

The release states that we will get information for Dutch’s next game near the end of this year.