# Pedretti to Launch Secret FunHouse 2.0 Topper and More **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-03-12 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pedretti-to-launch-secret-funhouse-2-0-topper-and-more --- ## Analysis Pedretti Gaming launched an online store featuring the Williams Funhouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare upgrade kit, accompanying merchandise (hats, shirts), a shaker motor, and a mystery topper. The article expresses optimism about kit sales and reports rumors that Pedretti plans annual 2.0 kit releases for several years, speculating on potential future candidates like Whirlwind, Earthshaker, Diner, Taxi, or Black Knight 2000. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming opened an online store on Friday selling Funhouse 2.0 upgrade kit, shaker motor, and merchandise — _Direct observation reported by Knapp Arcade author_ - [HIGH] Hats are currently in stock but shirts are not yet available — _Author observed website inventory status_ - [HIGH] A mystery topper for Funhouse 2.0 is listed on the store — _Author reports seeing listing on Pedretti Gaming website_ - [MEDIUM] Pedretti plans to release a new 2.0 game kit every year for several years if Funhouse 2.0 sells well — _Author heard this rumor from unspecified source: 'I heard somewhere that Pedretti plans...'_ - [MEDIUM] There is decent level of excitement about Funhouse 2.0 kit — _Author's assessment of community sentiment_ ### Notable Quotes > "As cool as the new FunHouse kit is, I suspect that the new topper probably blows away existing FunHouse toppers." > — **Knapp Arcade author** > _Indicates the mystery topper is expected to be a significant improvement over existing options, suggesting notable design or quality differentiation_ > "I really hope that this kit sells well. There seems to be a decent level of excitement about it, so I'm optimistic." > — **Knapp Arcade author** > _Reflects cautiously positive community sentiment about the Funhouse 2.0 kit and its market viability_ > "I heard somewhere that Pedretti plans to release a new 2.0 game kit every year for the next several years if it does." > — **Knapp Arcade author** > _Reports rumor of Pedretti's strategic expansion plans contingent on Funhouse 2.0 success_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pedretti Gaming | company | Pinball machine remake and aftermarket parts manufacturer launching online store and Funhouse 2.0 upgrade kit | | Williams | company | Historical pinball manufacturer whose classic games are being remade as 2.0 upgrade kits by Pedretti | | Funhouse 2.0 | product | Pedretti Gaming upgrade kit for classic Williams Funhouse, featuring Rudy's Nightmare theme with playfield enhancements | | Whirlwind | game | Classic Williams pinball game speculated as potential candidate for future 2.0 remake | | Earthshaker | game | Classic Williams pinball game speculated as potential candidate for future 2.0 remake | | Diner | game | Classic Williams pre-DMD solid-state game speculated as potential candidate for future 2.0 remake | | Taxi | game | Classic Williams pre-DMD solid-state game from Funhouse era, speculated as potential 2.0 remake candidate | | Black Knight 2000 | game | Classic Williams pre-DMD solid-state game from Funhouse era, speculated as potential 2.0 remake candidate | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Source of article reporting on Pedretti Gaming store launch | ### Topics - **Primary:** Product Announcement / Store Launch, Aftermarket Upgrade Kits for Classic Pinball, Mystery Topper Product Differentiation - **Secondary:** Pedretti Gaming Business Expansion Strategy, Williams Machine Remakes, Community Sentiment on Funhouse 2.0 ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.75) — Author expresses optimism about Funhouse 2.0 kit quality and market reception, praises the mystery topper, and supports Pedretti's expansion plans. Tone is encouraging without being hyperbolic. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Pedretti Gaming expanding retail presence with dedicated online storefront for merchandise and parts (confidence: high) — Store launched Friday with inventory of hats, shirts, shaker motors, and upgrade kits - **[sentiment_shift]** Positive community reception and optimism about Funhouse 2.0 kit market viability (confidence: medium) — Author observes 'decent level of excitement' and expresses optimism about sales performance - **[announcement]** Pedretti Gaming officially launched online store with Funhouse 2.0 upgrade kit, shaker motor, merchandise, and mystery topper (confidence: high) — Author directly observed product listings on Pedretti website on Friday - **[product_strategy]** Mystery topper for Funhouse 2.0 positioned as significant advancement over existing topper options (confidence: medium) — Author states: 'I suspect that the new topper probably blows away existing FunHouse toppers' - **[product_strategy]** Pedretti Gaming reportedly planning annual 2.0 remake kit releases for multiple years contingent on Funhouse 2.0 success (confidence: medium) — Author reports hearing rumor: 'I heard somewhere that Pedretti plans to release a new 2.0 game kit every year for the next several years if it does' --- ## Transcript On Friday Pedretti Gaming began promoting its new on-line store. There consumers can not only purchase the company's new Williams Fun House 2.0 Rudy’s Nightmare Pinball Kit, but also a shaker motor for the game and an entirely new line of shirts and hats featuring Rudy and other FunHouse 2.0 characters. The hats are currently in stock, but the shirts do not appear to be available yet. Perhaps the most interesting thing that's listed on the site is a Mystery Topper for the game. As cool as the new FunHouse kit is, I suspect that the new topper probably blows away existing FunHouse toppers. I really hope that this kit sells well. There seems to be a decent level of excitement about it, so I'm optimistic. I heard somewhere that Pedretti plans to release a new 2.0 game kit every year for the next several years if it does. What game do you think will be next? Whirlwind is probably a good guess. As is Earthshaker. How about Diner, Taxi or Black Knight 2000? Those are all Williams pre-DMD, solid state games from the FunHouse era. https://www.pinballremakes.com/ _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 43a40103-a8bd-4a8d-aaac-9fa20e942312*