Official Topper Expansion for Dutch Pinball Exclusive’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Revealed; Upcoming Game Code Update Includes Accessibility Features
By knapparcade
This morning, the master pinball topper manufacturers The Electric Playground (TEP), revealed its new expansion for the included topper for Dutch Pinball Exclusive’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland pinball machine. The new interactive topper replaces the plain black backing for the awesome included Cheshire Cat topper with beautiful art with light shows from over 162 controllable LEDs, a motorized Jabberwock that moves in and out of the woods when balls are locked in the game and interchangeable archway quotes. The topper is available for sale now through The Electric Playground’s website. The first 100 units will be priced at $599. The price increases to $679 for any units after that. Shipping begins immediately, with the first 50 toppers shipping out over the next six weeks. The Electric Playground Below are the official announcement and tons of awesome pictures of the mod: "Get ready to go deeper down the rabbit hole by taking your Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland topper to new heights with our official expansion. Made in partnership with Dutch Pinball Exclusive’s (DPX) own Melvin Williams and Stumblor Pinball, this exclusive offering COMPLETES YOUR GAME by bringing all the magic from under the glass to the top of your machine with dazzling lightshows, interchangeable archway quotes, and an interactive motorized Jabberwock lurking in the woods! Full Description and Features Connecting to the existing in-game app enabled mod control board, the expansion pack taps into the power of the Stumblor mobile App (iOS and Android) and can mimic the existing light sequences of the game's side rails and shooter lane. Alternatively, users can use the app to fully customize their topper with an endless array of colors, light patterns, and trigger sequences. Alice is already a work of art and we’re confident that once you see this topper expansion in-person you’ll never be able to envision your game without it. Other topper features include: • 162+ controllable LEDs that can match light shows of the side rails and shooter lane OR be fully customized using the Stumblor mobile app. • Original artwork by Maria Keller with supporting original Jabberwock art provided directly from DPX • Motorized Jabberwock that moves in/out of the woods whenever Jabberwocky balls are locked in the game. • Update the Stumblor App to take advantage of new lightshows created by game designer Melvin Williams, specifically created for the Topper Expansion. • Interchangeable archway with two classic “Alice In Wonderland” quotes included - “All Who Wander are Not Lost” (pre-installed) & “We’re All Mad Here” (included alternate). More custom quotes are available here for $30 each and can be added during checkout. • Full installation guide included, uses existing topper mount hardware & electronics. Powered by the machine and turns on when your machine turns on. • 28.5” Wide, 7” deep, 9.5” high (725 mm x 190 mm x 240 mm). Increases the height of the existing topper by just 0.5” (13mm) 2.5 lbs (40 ounces) • Made in the USA This project is created in partnership with DPX (Dutch Pinball Exclusives) and Stumblor Pinball."
What the topper looks like without the expansion
In other news about Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Dutch Pinball Exclusive recently revealed some details on what features are coming in the game’s next code update - Version 099. One really interesting inclusion is the addition of an “Accessibility Mode” that enables one-handed play. In the menu, players can choose between using the left-side or right-side flippers only. This is intended to make the game more accessible for players with limited use of one arm. The update, which includes a number of other updates for the game, should be released within the next two weeks. "Update Highlights: • Accessibility Mode: A new one-handed play mode is now available! Choose between left-side or right-side flipper buttons in the menu for a more accessible experience. This feature makes Alice more accessible for people with limited use of one arm. • New Attract Callout: A knocker-based attract mode callout has been added. This feature can be toggled ON/OFF (default: ON). • Status Suits Display: Suit collection progress, including countdown, is now shown on the mini screen for better player feedback. • Super Skillshot Guide: A helpful on-screen guide now appears when entering the mini playfield to assist with the Super Skillshot. • Wonders Letter Award: Collecting all suits now awards a "Wonders" letter, complete with new callouts. • New In-Game Callouts: Four additional callouts have been added for enhanced immersion. • Ramp Combo Reward: Shooting the ramp 15 consecutive times now awards a Wonders letter and grants a 2x playfield multiplier when a mode is started, lasting for the full mode duration. • Bonus Countdown Update: The end-of-ball bonus countdown now features a brand-new animation. • Eat Me Target Enhancements: New target animations added for "Eat Me" hits. • Croquet Multiball Animation: A fresh start animation and callout have been added to Croquet Multiball. • Score Balancing: Various tweaks have been made to balance scoring across features. Further enhancements to scoring balance are planned for upcoming releases. • Auto Launch Option: Auto launch is now selectable in the menu after ball lock. Default is OFF (manual plunge). • Sneak in: Advance the wizard mode by knocking down card targets. Each target awards 1 million • Some bugs inside the Wonderland squashed "