Alan-1 Launches Soda Slam!

July 17, 2026

Alan-1 has started shipping Soda Slam!, its third title and an expanded take on DSM Arcade’s Perfect Pour. The new pouring game could begin appearing at family entertainment centres (FECs) during the Australian summer.

Soda Slam! gameplay

Soda Slam! may remind players of Midway’s Tapper, but the two games approach the drinks-service idea differently. Rather than managing customers, collecting glasses, taking tips and handling tables, Alan-1’s game concentrates on the pour itself.

Players use timing and precision to fill drinks as accurately as possible without leaving them too empty or spilling them. Successful “Perfect Pours” can be linked into a score multiplier. Building a long chain is difficult, however, much like maintaining a combo through successive ramp shots in a pinball machine. The action can become hectic, but its emphasis is on fast, skill-based reactions.

More than an upgraded Perfect Pour

Although Soda Slam! began with DSM Arcade’s Perfect Pour, Alan-1 has made enough changes for the new release to function more like a sequel than a straightforward upgrade. The design now puts greater emphasis on redemption play, while still supporting score-only sessions.

The graphics have also been substantially revised and upgraded from the footage shown above. Those changes had not yet been seen in person at the time of the source report.

The game had spent several weeks on test at two FECs in Utah, where Alan-1 reported strong performance and calculated a six- to nine-month return on investment based on those results. One of the test venues had already ordered a second machine for another facility.

That performance will be particularly interesting to watch in venues that run Soda Slam! for points rather than ticket redemption. Operators assessing a new arcade machine buying guide should also consider whether the cabinet’s play style suits their audience and floor layout.

Soda Slam! cabinet options

Alan-1 currently offers two cabinet models, with additional versions under consideration. The Super Deluxe model includes the large fibreglass can props, while the Deluxe model does not. Both versions run the same software.

Each cabinet uses a two-way joystick with leaf switches and custom tap handles. Every handle is paired with an RGB LED that creates the effect of liquid moving through the tube when it is pulled. A 70-inch 4K screen completes the main display setup.

Pricing varies between the two versions. The model without the can props is approximately $16,000, while the Super Deluxe version is approximately $18,000. Alan-1 now has several distributors, allowing prospective operators to compare purchasing options. Businesses planning an installation can also review arcade machines and arcade repair and maintenance services before committing to a large-format cabinet.