# Pedretti Gaming Launches Alternate Backglass for Fun House 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-04-15  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pedretti-gaming-launches-alternate-backglass-for-fun-house-2-0-rudy-s-nightmare

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## Analysis

Pedretti Gaming has launched a limited-edition alternate backglass for the Fun House 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare kit, produced in runs of 200 units on 3mm translucent acrylic with double-layered ink. The announcement highlights Pedretti's strong post-sale support and positions them as an exemplary manufacturer in the classic game remake space.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming launched an alternate backglass for Fun House 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare kit — _Direct product announcement with official website link provided_
- [HIGH] Limited production run of 200 units worldwide — _Explicitly stated in product announcement_
- [HIGH] Backglass is printed on 3mm thick translucent acrylic with double layered ink — _Technical specifications provided in announcement_
- [MEDIUM] Pedretti Gaming's post-sale support on Pinside has been 'second to none' — _Opinion stated by article author (Knapp Arcade), not independently verified_

### Notable Quotes

> "Now this is how you create a Bally / Williams 2.0 product."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Frames Pedretti's approach as exemplary for the classic game remake market_

> "Pedretti just gets it. The support that they and their team have been providing to purchasers of the new kit up on Pinside has been second to none."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Endorsement of Pedretti's customer service and business approach_

> "I hope that Planetary Pinball sticks with Pedretti and Chicago Gaming Company for all future code expansions for the classic Bally / Williams games going forward."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Indicates preference for Pedretti/CGC partnership continuation and suggests competitive tension in licensing ecosystem_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pedretti Gaming | company | Italian pinball remake manufacturer launching alternate backglass for Fun House 2.0; positioned as exemplary in customer support and product quality |
| Fun House 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare | product | Modernized remake kit of classic Bally game; alternate backglass accessory now available |
| Planetary Pinball | company | Controls Bally/Williams pinball license; implied decision-maker for future code expansion partnerships |
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Partner manufacturer with Pedretti Gaming on classic game remakes |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Content publisher/news outlet covering pinball industry |
| Pinside | organization | Pinball community forum where Pedretti Gaming's customer support is noted to be active and well-received |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Classic game remakes and modernization, Aftermarket accessory products for pinball machines
- **Secondary:** Manufacturing quality and material specifications, Customer support and post-sale service in pinball industry, Licensing partnerships and IP management

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.88) — Article is strongly endorsatory of Pedretti Gaming's product quality, customer service, and manufacturing approach. Author expresses clear preference for Pedretti/CGC partnership continuation. No criticisms or concerns raised.

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Pedretti Gaming's strong customer support and engagement on Pinside forum positioning them favorably for future licensing partnerships with Planetary Pinball (confidence: medium) — Author explicitly hopes Planetary Pinball continues partnering with Pedretti/CGC for future code expansions, implying competitive dynamic
- **[product_strategy]** Pedretti Gaming releasing limited alternate backglass accessory for Fun House 2.0, demonstrating ongoing post-release support and product ecosystem development (confidence: high) — Official launch announcement of limited-edition backglass with translucent acrylic construction
- **[product_concern]** Emphasis on material specifications (3mm translucent acrylic, double-layered ink) suggests Pedretti is differentiating on manufacturing quality and durability (confidence: medium) — Technical specifications highlighted prominently in product announcement

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## Transcript

Now this is how you create a Bally / Williams 2.0 product. Minutes ago, the Italian firm Pedretti Gaming has just launched another cool option for Fun House owners who want to add the Rudy's Nightmare kit to their pinball machines, an alternate backglass. Limited production to 200 units worldwide, the new backglass is printed on 3mm thick translucent acrylic with double layered ink to make the colors more vibrant. The product will be available for sale through distributors and on Pedretti's website:

https://www.pinballremakes.com/prodotto/alternative-backglass-limited-edition/

Pedretti just gets it. The support that they and their team have been providing to purchasers of the new kit up on Pinside has been second to none. I hope that Planetary Pinball sticks with Pedretti and Chicago Gaming Company for all future code expansions for the classic Bally / Williams games going forward.

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