# Pedretti Gaming Officially Reveals Whirlwind Total Chaos Pinball Kit; Rumors on Next Kits

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-05-04  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pedretti-gaming-officially-reveals-whirlwind-total-chaos-pinball-kit-rumors-on-next-kits

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## Analysis

Pedretti Gaming officially announced Whirlwind 2.0 ("Whirlwind Total Chaos"), a modernization kit for the classic Williams Whirlwind pinball machine featuring new code, modes, wizard modes, and multiballs. The kit is priced at €2,200/USD $2,200 and includes FAST Sys 11 MPU, PinSound XL audio, LCD display, and custom cosmetics. Rumors suggest Pedretti has at least two additional 2.0 kits in development for High Speed and Black Knight.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Whirlwind Total Chaos kit includes eight new modes, three new Wizard Modes, and new multiballs — _Official Pedretti Gaming announcement_
- [HIGH] Kit is priced at €2,200 in Europe and $2,200 USD in the United States — _Official product listing_
- [MEDIUM] At least two more 2.0 kits are in the works at Pedretti, including ones for High Speed and Black Knight — _Rumors/word on the street, not officially confirmed_
- [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts — _Official company statement_
- [HIGH] Kit allows play of both original Whirlwind code and new Total Chaos code — _Official kit specifications_

### Notable Quotes

> "Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts. Our company is focused on production of 2.0 Kits and assembly of pinball machines."
> — **Pedretti Gaming**
> _Official statement of company partnership and business focus_

> "Our kit gives new life and a really modern look to Whirlwind™!"
> — **Pedretti Gaming**
> _Marketing statement on kit positioning and modernization value_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pedretti Gaming | company | Pinball machine remake/kit manufacturer specializing in 2.0 kits for classic Williams/Bally games |
| Whirlwind Total Chaos | product | 2.0 modernization kit for classic Williams Whirlwind pinball machine |
| Whirlwind | game | Classic Williams pinball game being modernized by Pedretti |
| Planetary Pinball | company | Partner company controlling Williams/Bally license for pinball parts production |
| FunHouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare | product | Pedretti Gaming's debut 2.0 kit for FunHouse |
| High Speed | game | Classic Williams pinball game rumored to receive 2.0 kit treatment from Pedretti |
| Black Knight | game | Classic Williams pinball game rumored to receive 2.0 kit treatment from Pedretti |
| FAST Sys 11 MPU | product | Control board included in Whirlwind Total Chaos kit |
| PinSound XL | product | Audio PCB included in Whirlwind Total Chaos kit |
| CoinTaker | company | US distributor for Whirlwind Total Chaos kit |

### Topics

- **Primary:** 2.0 Kits / Classic Game Modernization, Williams/Bally Licensed Remakes, Pedretti Gaming Product Pipeline
- **Secondary:** Aftermarket Pinball Hardware, Pricing and Distribution

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.82) — Announcement is straightforward and positive about new product release; clear business expansion signal with rumored pipeline extending to additional titles

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Pedretti Gaming expanding 2.0 kit product line following successful FunHouse 2.0 launch, indicating viable market opportunity for classic game modernization (confidence: high) — Second official kit release following FunHouse 2.0, with rumors of at least two more in development pipeline
- **[announcement]** Pedretti Gaming officially announced Whirlwind 2.0 (Total Chaos) kit with detailed specifications, pricing, and distribution channels (confidence: high) — Official announcement with full kit specifications, pricing at €2,200/$2,200, and distributor list
- **[rumor_hype]** Rumors indicate Pedretti Gaming has at least two additional 2.0 kits in development for High Speed and Black Knight (confidence: medium) — Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works at Pedretti, including ones for High Speed and Black Knight
- **[technology_signal]** Adoption of FAST Sys 11 MPU and PinSound XL audio boards in modernization kits reflects industry trend toward modular aftermarket hardware upgrades for classic machines (confidence: high) — Kit specifications include FAST Sys 11 MPU and Pinsound XL Audio PCB as core components

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## Transcript

After months of speculation about what Pedretti Gaming's next 2.0 pinball kit is following its debut title FunHouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare, this morning the Company officially unveiled Whirlwind 2.0 aka "Whirlwind Total Chaos."

Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works at Pedretti, including ones for High Speed and Black Knight.

The Whirlwind kit includes eight new modes, three new Wizard Modes and new multiballs. It is available for sale directly from Pedretti Gaming on its website or from various distributors for €2,200 in Europe and $2,200 USD in the United States. Below are the details of the new kit:

"Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts. Our company is focused on production of 2.0 Kits and assembly of pinball machines.

In association with Planetary Pinball we present our second game KIT: Whirlwind™ Total Chaos™

Our kit gives new life and a really modern look to Whirlwind™!

Parts included in the kit:
- Speaker Panel (wood and artwork)
- New 14 inch LCD HD Display
- New high quality Speakers
- FAST Sys 11 MPU
- Pinsound XL Audio PCB
- Custom Side Blades
- Custom Traslite (printed on 3mm acrylic)
- Customized Packaging

With Whirlwind 2.0 Kit you can play the original and the new code Total Chaos™"

Direct purchase: - https://www.pinballremakes.com

European distributors:

- Rs-Pinball https://www.rs-pinball.at

- Free-play https://www.free-play.se

- Freddy’s Pinball Paradise http://www.freddys-pinball-paradise.de

US distributors:

- CoinTaker: https://cointaker.com

- Planetary Pinball Supply http://www.planetarypinball.com

UK Distributor:

- https://www.pinball.co.uk

AUS Distributor:

- Mr. Pinball https://www.mrpinball.com.au

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