# 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, branded as 'Whirlwind 2.0,' their second 2.0 kit following FunHouse 2.0. The kit includes eight new modes, three Wizard Mods, new multiballs, and modern hardware (FAST Sys 11 MPU, Pinsound XL audio, 14-inch LCD display) priced at €2,200/USD $2,200. Rumors indicate at least two additional kits in development for High Speed and Black Knight.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Whirlwind 2.0 includes eight new modes, three new Wizard Mods, and new multiballs — _Pedretti Gaming announcement via Knapp Arcade article_
- [HIGH] Whirlwind 2.0 kit is priced at €2,200 in Europe and $2,200 USD in the United States — _Official pricing stated in article_
- [MEDIUM] At least two more 2.0 kits are in development, for High Speed and Black Knight — _Rumor section: 'Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works'_
- [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming partners with Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts — _Official statement from Pedretti Gaming quoted in article_
- [HIGH] Whirlwind 2.0 uses FAST Sys 11 MPU and Pinsound XL Audio PCB — _Official kit specifications listed in article_

### 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**
> _Clarifies Pedretti's business model and licensing partnership structure_

> "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."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Signals upcoming product pipeline and community speculation about next titles_

> "Our kit gives new life and a really modern look to Whirlwind™!"
> — **Pedretti Gaming**
> _Communicates marketing positioning of the Whirlwind Total Chaos kit_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pedretti Gaming | company | Italian pinball remake manufacturer; specializes in 2.0 kits for classic Williams/Bally games; partnership with Planetary Pinball |
| Whirlwind 2.0 | product | Pedretti Gaming's second 2.0 kit; modernized version of classic Williams Whirlwind pinball game |
| FunHouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare | product | Pedretti Gaming's first/debut 2.0 kit |
| Planetary Pinball | company | Partner of Pedretti Gaming for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts |
| Whirlwind | game | Classic Williams pinball game; subject of Pedretti Gaming's 2.0 remix |
| High Speed | game | Classic Williams pinball game; rumored subject of Pedretti Gaming 2.0 kit in development |
| Black Knight | game | Classic Williams pinball game; rumored subject of Pedretti Gaming 2.0 kit in development |
| FAST Sys 11 MPU | product | Main control board hardware included in Whirlwind Total Chaos kit |
| Pinsound XL Audio PCB | product | Audio processing board included in Whirlwind Total Chaos kit |
| Knapp Arcade | company | News/media outlet covering pinball industry; published this announcement |

### Signals

- **[product_launch]** Pedretti Gaming officially reveals Whirlwind Total Chaos (Whirlwind 2.0) kit with full specifications and multi-region distributor network (confidence: high) — Company issued official announcement with detailed kit specifications, pricing, and distributor list across Europe, US, UK, and Australia
- **[market_signal]** Pedretti Gaming prices Whirlwind Total Chaos kit at €2,200 EUR and $2,200 USD, establishing price point for premium 2.0 kits (confidence: high) — Consistent pricing across regions stated in official announcement
- **[product_strategy]** Pedretti Gaming pursuing systematic modernization of classic Williams games through 2.0 kit line, competing in classic game upgrade market (confidence: high) — FunHouse 2.0 was debut kit; Whirlwind 2.0 is second release; at least two more (High Speed, Black Knight) rumored in pipeline
- **[rumor_hype]** Community speculation about which classic games will receive 2.0 kit treatment; High Speed and Black Knight mentioned as likely candidates (confidence: medium) — Article states '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' — unconfirmed rumor
- **[technology_signal]** Whirlwind Total Chaos kit demonstrates integration of modern hardware (FAST Sys 11, Pinsound XL, LCD display) into classic pinball machines (confidence: high) — Kit specifications include modern control boards, audio PCB, 14-inch LCD display, and custom side blades transforming vintage machine
- **[business_signal]** Pedretti Gaming establishes multi-region distributor network across Europe, US, UK, and Australia for Whirlwind kit, indicating scaling operation (confidence: high) — Article lists distributors in 6 regions: direct sales, Europe (3 distributors), US (2 distributors), UK (1), Australia (1)
- **[licensing_signal]** Pedretti Gaming partners with Planetary Pinball to obtain Williams/Bally licensed parts for 2.0 kit production and legal operation (confidence: high) — Official statement: 'Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts'
- **[competitive_signal]** Pedretti Gaming positioning itself as competitor in classic game revival market, potentially against American Pinball's similar strategy (confidence: medium) — Systematic 2.0 kit approach to modernizing classic Williams games mirrors American Pinball's remaster/revival business model

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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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