# Pedretti Gaming is Not Remaking Bally Twilight Zone; Launches New Code for Whirlwind Total Chaos **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-10-10 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pedretti-gaming-is-not-remaking-bally-twilight-zone-launches-new-code-for-whirlwind-total-chaos --- ## Analysis Pedretti Gaming has clarified it is NOT developing a remake of Bally's Twilight Zone pinball machine, contradicting previous industry rumors. The company is instead focused on code updates for Whirlwind Total Chaos (now v0.70) and has an unannounced Q1 2024 release planned. Pedretti typically requires 6-9 months to develop its 2.0 kit remakes. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming is NOT working on a Bally Twilight Zone remake — _Direct statement from Pedretti Gaming in conversation with Knapp Arcade; clarifies previous rumors over past couple of years_ - [HIGH] Whirlwind Total Chaos code is now at version 0.70 — _Pedretti rolled out code update 'last week' from article publication; confirmed via Pinball Palace arcade footage_ - [HIGH] Pedretti's 2.0 kits typically take 6-9 months to develop — _Direct statement about Pedretti's development timeline; implies Whirlwind 2.0 work ongoing_ - [MEDIUM] Pedretti has an interesting surprise scheduled for Q1 2024 — _Stated as upcoming: 'The Company has an interesting surprise in store for everyone that is currently scheduled for Q1 2024' — specific IP/project not disclosed_ - [HIGH] Pedretti is not bringing anything new to the upcoming Chicago Pinball Expo — _Direct statement from Pedretti Gaming conversation_ ### Notable Quotes > "Pedretti is NOT working on a remake of Bally's iconic 1993 pinball machine Twilight Zone as bad been rumored at various points over the past couple of years" > — **Knapp Arcade (reporting Pedretti Gaming statement)** > _Directly contradicts ongoing industry rumors; clarifies product roadmap_ > "Pedretti's 2.0 pinball kits typically take 6 to 9 months to develop, so work will continue on Whirlwind 2.0 for a while longer" > — **Knapp Arcade (reporting industry standard)** > _Establishes development timeline context; implies Whirlwind Total Chaos is mid-development_ > "The Company has an interesting surprise in store for everyone that is currently scheduled for Q1 2024" > — **Knapp Arcade (reporting Pedretti Gaming)** > _Teases unannounced upcoming project; potential new machine intel_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pedretti Gaming | company | Pinball remake manufacturer; known for 2.0 kit remakes of classic games like Whirlwind and Funhouse; connected to Euro Pinball Corp | | Whirlwind Total Chaos | product | Pedretti Gaming remake of classic Whirlwind; latest code version 0.70; actively in development with continued updates | | Bally Twilight Zone | game | Iconic 1993 Bally pinball machine; subject of rumors about Pedretti remake over past couple years; now officially denied by Pedretti | | Euro Pinball Corp | company | Connected to Pedretti Gaming; likely shared ownership/partnership structure; possibly also connected to Pinball Brothers | | Pinball Brothers | company | Possible connection to Euro Pinball Corp; rumored Twilight Zone remake status unclear pending confirmation | | Chicago Pinball Expo | event | Upcoming pinball event; Pedretti Gaming will not be bringing new announcements or products to this show | | Pinball Palace | company | Arcade location in Brunswick, Georgia; featured Whirlwind Total Chaos v0.70 gameplay footage | | Knapp Arcade | company | Source publication; reported on Pedretti Gaming conversation and industry intel | ### Topics - **Primary:** Pedretti Gaming product roadmap and development, Whirlwind Total Chaos code updates and development status, Bally Twilight Zone remake rumors and clarification, Q1 2024 unannounced Pedretti project - **Secondary:** Pinball 2.0 kit development timeline and process, Euro Pinball Corp corporate structure ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0) — Article is factual reporting of industry clarifications and product updates. No positive or negative sentiment expressed; tone is informational and straightforward. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Pedretti Gaming and Pinball Brothers likely share corporate ownership or partnership through Euro Pinball Corp; Twilight Zone status for Pinball Brothers unclear pending confirmation (confidence: medium) — Article states: 'Given their connection through Euro Pinball Corp. I would assume that means that Pinball Brothers is not working on a Twilight Zone remake either, though I still need to confirm that part' - **[product_strategy]** Whirlwind Total Chaos is actively in development with ongoing code updates (v0.70 released); development cycle estimated at 6-9 months typical for Pedretti 2.0 kits (confidence: high) — Code update v0.70 released 'last week'; gameplay footage available from Pinball Palace arcade; statement that 'work will continue on Whirlwind 2.0 for a while longer' - **[product_strategy]** Pedretti Gaming has an unannounced project scheduled for Q1 2024 release (confidence: medium) — 'The Company has an interesting surprise in store for everyone that is currently scheduled for Q1 2024' — specific details not disclosed - **[rumor_hype]** Long-standing industry rumors about Pedretti Gaming developing a Bally Twilight Zone remake are officially denied by the company (confidence: high) — Direct statement from Pedretti Gaming to Knapp Arcade: 'Pedretti is NOT working on a remake of Bally's iconic 1993 pinball machine Twilight Zone as bad been rumored at various points over the past couple of years' --- ## Transcript I recently had a great conversation with the folks at Pedretti Gaming. The Company has a lot of cool projects in the pipeline, but they are not bringing anything new to the upcoming Chicago Pinball Expo and perhaps more interestingly, Pedretti is NOT working on a remake of Bally's iconic 1993 pinball machine Twilight Zone as bad been rumored at various points over the past couple of years. Given their connection through Euro Pinball Corp. I would assume that means that Pinball Brothers is not working on a Twilight Zone remake either, though I still need to confirm that part. Last week, Pedretti rolled out a code update for its latest remake, Whirlwind Total Chaos. The game's code is now up to version 0.70. Pedretti's 2.0 pinball kits typically take 6 to 9 months to develop, so work will continue on Whirlwind 2.0 for a while longer. The Company has an interesting surprise in store for everyone that is currently scheduled for Q1 2024. Below is some brand new footage of Whirlwind Total Chaos in action, courtesy of the awesome Pinball Palace arcade in Brunswick, Georgia. Also below are links to The Pinball Palace's and Pedretti Gaming's websites. Besides the remake kits, Pedretti sells a host of other licensed Bally / Williams mods. I just was looking around on its site and noticed a cool Twilight Zone topper that I had never seen before. https://thepinballpalace.com/ https://www.pinballremakes.com/ _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 77d069c3-cb57-47f5-907d-4694371d09ca*