# Pedretti Teases Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

**Source:** Kineticist  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-05-12  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.kineticist.com/news/totan-remake-teased

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## Analysis

Pedretti Gaming has officially announced a Tales of the Arabian Nights remake via a cryptic teaser post, confirmed to be in development 30 years after the original 1996 Williams release. The project represents Pedretti's second full Bally/Williams licensed remake and will be their first under a partnership with Athyrio Games announced on December 30, 2025. The game is expected to be offered in two versions (original and reimagined artwork) at approximately $10,000–$11,000, though no ship date, designer credit, or distribution details have been released.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Pedretti has officially announced a Tales of the Arabian Nights remake through a Facebook teaser post — _Article states Pedretti 'officially' teased the project on its Facebook page with a brass lamp image and cryptic caption_
- [HIGH] The original Tales of the Arabian Nights was released by Williams in 1996 and designed by John Popadiuk — _Article confirms the original Williams release and designer credit_
- [MEDIUM] Pedretti's Funhouse remake released in 2024 did not perform well commercially — _Article states 'by all indications (including our own tracking) did not seem to perform well' but this is editorial observation, not a direct statement from Pedretti_
- [HIGH] Pedretti announced a long-term partnership with Athyrio Games on December 30, 2025 — _Article explicitly confirms the partnership announcement date_
- [MEDIUM] The Tales of the Arabian Nights remake will be offered in two versions: original artwork ($10,000) and reimagined artwork ($11,000) — _Article states 'We are not hearing' and 'is expected to land around' — framed as secondary intelligence rather than official confirmation_
- [HIGH] Pedretti is one of three manufacturers producing Bally/Williams remakes under Planetary Pinball licenses — _Article explicitly identifies the three licensees: Pedretti, Chicago Gaming Company, and American Pinball_
- [LOW] The Tales of the Arabian Nights remake could debut at this weekend's Golden State Pinball Festival — _Article notes 'there are some rumors floating around' — explicitly framed as unconfirmed speculation_

### Notable Quotes

> "BREAKING NEWS! After 30 years, the lamp has finally been found. Rub the lamp.... and make a wish. Something magical is about to return."
> — **Pedretti Gaming (Facebook teaser caption)**
> _Official announcement teaser; uses metaphorical language around the magic lamp toy from the original game_

> "by all indications (including our own tracking) did not seem to perform well"
> — **Kineticist (author)**
> _Editorial assessment of Funhouse remake commercial performance; basis for skepticism about Pedretti's remake track record_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pedretti Gaming | company | Italian pinball manufacturer and remake specialist; producing Tales of the Arabian Nights and Funhouse remakes under Planetary Pinball license |
| Tales of the Arabian Nights | game | Original 1996 Williams pinball machine designed by John Popadiuk; now being remade by Pedretti |
| John Popadiuk | person | Designer of the original Tales of the Arabian Nights (1996) |
| Planetary Pinball | company | Rights holder for Bally/Williams IP; licenses remake production to Pedretti, Chicago Gaming Company, and American Pinball |
| Athyrio Games | company | Software and video-content studio for pinball remakes; announced long-term partnership with Pedretti on December 30, 2025 |
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Bally/Williams remake licensee; longest-running under Planetary Pinball program (Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon) |
| American Pinball | company | Bally/Williams remake licensee; most recent addition to Planetary Pinball program |
| Funhouse | game | Classic pinball game remade by Pedretti (2024); reportedly underperformed commercially |
| Team Pinball | company | Partner that collapsed Big Bang Bar remake project five days before this announcement |
| Big Bang Bar | game | Bally/Williams classic; Team Pinball partnership for remake collapsed |
| Golden State Pinball Festival | event | Upcoming event this weekend; rumored possible debut location for Tales of the Arabian Nights remake |
| Williams | company | Original manufacturer of Tales of the Arabian Nights (1996) and other classic pinball machines |
| Kineticist | organization | Pinball news and analysis outlet; source of this article |

### Signals

- **[announcement]** Pedretti Gaming officially announced Tales of the Arabian Nights remake via cryptic Facebook teaser (confidence: high) — Article confirms 'Pedretti officially has a Tales of the Arabian Nights remake in the works' and references the Facebook post with brass lamp imagery and teaser caption
- **[product_launch]** Tales of the Arabian Nights remake confirmed for limited-production run in two versions (original and reimagined artwork) (confidence: medium) — Article states 'Pedretti plans the remake as a limited-production run, offered in two versions' based on secondary sourcing ('Other things I'm hearing')
- **[product_strategy]** Dual-edition pricing strategy with original art at ~$10,000 and reimagined art at ~$11,000; mirrors Funhouse approach (confidence: medium) — Article notes 'Pricing is expected to land around $10,000 for the original-art edition and $11,000 for the reimagined edition' with caveat that this is secondary intel
- **[product_concern]** Pedretti's 2024 Funhouse remake appears to have underperformed commercially, raising questions about sequel prospects (confidence: medium) — Article notes Funhouse 'by all indications (including our own tracking) did not seem to perform well' — editorial assessment with cited tracking data
- **[partnership]** Pedretti announced long-term partnership with Athyrio Games (software/video studio for pinball) effective December 30, 2025; Tales of Arabian Nights is first joint release (confidence: high) — Article confirms 'The remake will also be the first release under Pedretti's partnership with Athyrio Games' and cites December 30, 2025 announcement date
- **[licensing_signal]** Pedretti is third manufacturer in Planetary Pinball's Bally/Williams remake licensing program alongside Chicago Gaming (4+ titles) and American Pinball (confidence: high) — Article identifies three licensees and notes Chicago Gaming as 'longest-running' and American Pinball as 'most recent addition'
- **[machine_intel]** Rumors suggest Tales of Arabian Nights remake could debut at Golden State Pinball Festival this weekend, but unconfirmed (confidence: low) — Article states 'there are some rumors floating around that it could show up at this weekend's Golden State Pinball Festival' — explicitly acknowledged as speculation
- **[rumor_hype]** Tales of the Arabian Nights remake was long rumored before official announcement; timing announced five days after Team Pinball's Big Bang Bar collapse (confidence: high) — Article opens with 'Long rumored' and notes timing of announcement relative to Team Pinball news
- **[historical_signal]** Announcement marks 30-year anniversary of original 1996 Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights; central lamp spinner toy maps to teaser imagery (confidence: high) — Article notes '30 years after the original Williams release' and explains how the magic lamp toy connects to teaser image
- **[design_philosophy]** Pedretti offering two aesthetic directions (original vs. reimagined artwork) to appeal to different collector segments; established pattern from Funhouse (confidence: medium) — Article notes 'The dual-edition split mirrors the company's approach with the Funhouse remake'

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## Transcript

Pedretti officially has a Tales of the Arabian Nights remake in the works. Long rumored, the Italian operation today teased the project on its Facebook page, 30 years after the original Williams release, and five days after Team Pinball went public on the collapse of their Big Bang Bar remake partnership. The post confirms the project exists and not much else. There is no designer credit, no ship date, no unit count, and no word on distribution. The image is simply a brass lamp on dark sand under a starry sky, with a hand reaching for it. The caption: "BREAKING NEWS! After 30 years, the lamp has finally been found. Rub the lamp.... and make a wish. Something magical is about to return." The original Tales of the Arabian Nights, released by Williams in 1996, was designed by John Popadiuk. Widely regarded as a Williams classic, one of its centerpiece toys is a magic-lamp spinner, which maps well to the imagery in Pedretti's teaser. Tales of the Arabian Nights would be Pedretti's second full Bally/Williams remake project. The first, a Funhouse remake released in 2024, by all indications (including our own tracking) did not seem to perform well. Pedretti is now one of three manufacturers known to be producing Bally/Williams remakes through deals with rights holder Planetary Pinball. The other two are Chicago Gaming Company, the longest-running licensee in the program (Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon), and American Pinball, the most recent addition. The remake will also be the first release under Pedretti's partnership with Athyrio Games, a software and video-content studio for pinball remakes. The two companies announced their long-term deal on December 30, 2025. Other things I'm hearing about this release: Pedretti plans the remake as a limited-production run, offered in two versions — one with original artwork, one with reimagined art. Pricing is expected to land around $10,000 for the original-art edition and $11,000 for the reimagined edition. The dual-edition split mirrors the company's approach with the Funhouse remake. We are not sure when or where this game will make its debut, although there are some rumors floating around that it could show up at this weekend's Golden State Pinball Festival.

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