Funhouse is a classic Williams pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor, notable for its innovative use of mechanical toys and gadgets—particularly the iconic Rudy marionette head on the playfield. Originally released in the B&D era, it has become a benchmark title in pinball design and collecting, with both original production machines and modern remakes (by Pedretti Gaming and others) circulating in the market. The game is frequently referenced in industry discussions as exemplifying strong design philosophy and player engagement mechanics.
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Funhouse's Rudy head mechanism was originally listed at $35 on bill of materials but actually cost ~$100
Funhouse's Rudy talking head innovation established a design template for central interactive toys in 1990s games
FunHouse's Rudy animatronic was frequently subject to mechanical failures on location machines
FunHouse's trap door shot from upper flipper is difficult to hit in digital recreation but critical for million-plus awards during multiball
Classic pinball machine based on 1960s theme park attraction; often mistakenly called 'Chucky' by players
Game discussed in context of remake quality concerns, code transition issues between versions
Pinball Brothers remaster of classic Funhouse; criticized for code usability issues and build quality compared to original
Quarterfinals game; highlighted hidden hallway grace period discovery; Raymond struggled with mirror shot
Referenced for featuring Ed Boone as voice of Rudy; legendary 1990 Williams pinball game with elaborate theme
Pinball classic; Sam dominated scoreboard as child; featured at mini golf place in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Sam set it as benchmark for adult purchase goal
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The Funhouse was brought back to Nielstaat through museum restoration efforts
Funhouse serves as a significant nostalgic touchstone for collectors and was the entry point for learning advanced ball control techniques
Funhouse layout is unconventional with shots positioned awkwardly relative to flipper placement
Funhouse uses WPC platform with alphanumeric display, not System 11
Funhouse pinball machines are reportedly haunted, and some wives dislike having them in their homes because of this
Funhouse used in finals had an older ROM that removed quick multiball light from the mirror in tournament mode
The Funhouse kickout mechanism is inconsistent and unreliable
Hitting Super Frenzy while already in Frenzy mode adds an additional 20 seconds to the current frenzy duration
Classic pinball machine mentioned as Eric's game at Point Monsters tournament where he had a winning conversation with the machine
Williams pinball machine from 1990 with Rudy animatronic; formative game for Chad's childhood arcade experiences
Classic Williams game; rumored to be next CGC/Pedretti remake; Don predicts based on secondary market pricing and source hints
Pedretti Gaming; shipping with manufacturing defects requiring buyer repairs (coin door bracket misalignment, oversized screws)
Upcoming pinball game from Pedretti Gaming; Kaneda predicts it will be 'dead on arrival at the price point'
Pinball machine with animated facial features (Rudy); discussed as potentially creepy element in home collection
Pinball machine with tight tilt sensitivity; Raymond got second place on day one, third place on day two
Classic pinball machine being upgraded with 2.0 kit
Lawlor-designed pinball machine mentioned in discussion; Jack notes it was played on stream previously
Classic game referenced for memorable experience moments: Rudy following the ball with his eyes and coughing up the ball.
Homebrew/custom pinball project that Travis is involved with; source of Travis's education on manufacturing costs and production logistics
Referenced as potential layout comparison point for Tron (disagreement over whether Tron is Funhouse flipped)
Classic pinball machine; Burrell played in college at Solano Community College; currently at Shuffles on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie and Larry DeMar; also mentioned in discussions of Ritchie's design portfolio
Classic Williams pinball (1990, WPC-89) with iconic animatronic head and voice; subject of 2.0 kit and remake discussion
Jersey Jack Pinball remake; announced but not yet in widespread release. Cited as delayed/slow production example.
Pinball remake by Pedretti Gaming; submitted for Rick's (Planetary) approval; expected release in 1-2 weeks; priced ~$11,000 LE vs original used market at $5,000-6,000
Remake announced by Pedretti Gaming / The Pinball Company; pricing strategy ($10k LE, $7.5k standard, topper as optional $1k accessory); 500 LE units planned
Pedretti Gaming remake; 30-year-old IP; Kaneda predicts poor sales despite Brian Allen art package
Spooky Pinball remake; described as failing to justify high pricing despite new artwork; host advises against buying for inventory
Pinball machine that Maureen likes; George is not a big fan; apparently has a new back glass variant in development
Classic pinball game credited as the first to implement multiball relight mechanic when jackpot is not hit at error
Pat Lawlor design referenced as the streamer's favorite of his works
Williams pinball game; Python Angela contributed artwork; referenced in timeline discussion relative to Police Force
Classic pinball machine selected for Game 3 finals; Jim Belcido early production model with older ROM affecting tournament mode rules
Final game (Game 3) selected for the 2012 It Never Drains Finals
1990 Williams pinball machine; landmark game featuring Rudy animatronic head; designed by Pat Lawlor; marked return to high-budget, innovative design after cost-cutting era
Williams 1990 pinball machine potentially among first with wizard-mode-like features closer to modern design
Referenced as one of two most recognizable pinball games alongside Addams Family; cultural touchstone
Pinball game featuring Rudy character designed after Youssi's son Charlie; example of artist creative freedom
Pinball machine that was LTG's most successful game; he wore out two playfields on one machine; LTG credits it with launching modern pinball era in 1990s
Classic WPC pinball game whose code could be rebuilt to run on the latest WPC operating system (A.P.P.L.E.), per Cameron Silver
Classic pinball; Walt uses hypothetically to illustrate absurdity of locking Midnight Multiball behind paywall
Early 1990s Williams pinball machine; Walt references as example of classic game with no ball save
Original 1990 Williams machine by Pat Lawlor; released November 8, 1990; base game for 2.0 conversion
WPC-platform Williams pinball game with alphanumeric display; compared to Whirlwind as System 11 contemporary
Classic pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor, referenced during gameplay discussion
Pinball game mentioned as part of Pinnberg tournament finals alongside Prospector and Jack Bot
Classic pinball game referenced for its scary Rudy animatronic head character
1990s Williams game featuring Rudy animatronic ranked #3; noted for sophisticated interactive personality traits
Pinball machine referenced for comparison when discussing the animated character mechanic
System 11 (1990) pinball machine; disliked by Greg; chosen to exclude in value comparison
Recently released virtual pinball table for Pinball FX3; described as 'brand new' and 'awesome' though 'a little creepy'
1990 Williams pinball machine featuring animated ventriloquist dummy Rudy; subject of Chris's custom cabinet build and thematic analysis
System 11 pinball game; features interactive Rudy toy; ranked #2; hosts differ on creepiness factor
Pinball machine available at Line Rob arcade
Classic game played by host as child; still owned/maintained; used for comparison to Road Show body style
Classic pinball machine at Bottom Lounge venue; described as fun; not on free play; Jack considered playing it alongside Gilligan's Island
Pinball machine referenced in chat; Jack and Nick discuss Rudy (the Funhouse mascot) as a favorite pin toy; some wives reportedly dislike it, thinking it's haunted
Classic pinball machine cited as Ben Vigent's nostalgic favorite from childhood
Implied reference in context of 2.0 kit/modernization discussion
Classic pinball machine played during this stream at Bottom Lounge
Classic pinball machine at Bottom Lounge featuring Rudy animatronic character; equipped with super bands rubber for increased difficulty; subject of extended gameplay and strategy discussion
Classic Williams/Bally pinball machine being remade by Pedretti Gaming with modern features and optional art packages
WPC89 game compatible with Rocket CPU
Referenced in comparison of shooter lane configurations
Classic pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor
Classic pinball remake produced by Pinball Brothers/EPC; released in 2024 with new artwork package designed by Brian Allen.
Classic Williams pinball; chosen as Game of the Show by one collector for nostalgic reasons; noted as significant learning game in their pinball journey
Classic Williams pinball with large talking head on playfield; designed by Pat Lawler; being remade by Pedretti Games; famous for carnival theme but hosts debate its status as true carnival game vs circus
Classic pinball game; remakes by Pedretti are shipping to locations
Pinball game featuring Youssi's self-portrait in backglass; used carnival logo lettering style
Classic pinball game targeted for reproduction by both IPB and The Pinball Factory
Classic Williams pinball game planned for playfield re-run by The Pinball Factory
Williams pinball machine featured on Volume 2
Classic Williams pinball game being remade by Pedretti
Williams SS pinball; lot 1024, $9,500 hammer price ($12,078.78 with fees)
Pat Lawlor/Chris Granner classic game
Ranked #11 in the Pinbotz guide; featured in review with photography criticism
1990 Williams pinball machine; subject of the Rudy's Nightmare conversion kit
Classic pinball machine title available at Flip Flip, Ding Ding
Classic Pat Lawlor design; referenced as consistent top earner
Classic Williams pinball game being remade; remake announced/in development
Classic Williams pinball game by Pat Lawlor being remade by Pedretti Gaming; subject of this tutorial
Classic Williams pinball game with existing 2.0 upgrade kit (Rudy's Nightmare) by Pedretti Gaming
Classic Williams pinball game being remade with 2.0 kits; Pedretti developing topper
Classic Williams pinball machine from 1990 with talking puppet (voiced by Ed Boon); recently received 2.0 kit upgrade
Classic Williams pinball game; subject of Pedretti's 2.0 upgrade kit
Bally Williams WPC 89 pinball machine compatible with RocketCPU
Classic 1990 Williams pinball machine being upgraded/rethemed by the 2.0 kit
1990 Williams pinball machine; subject of Funhouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare upgrade kit
Table used in Papa tournament finals; demonstrates gap between Pinball Arcade scoring (26M easily achievable) and real tournament play (top scores 60-65M)
Classic Williams pinball machine; Chris played LED-modded version; discussed replay score and multiball mechanics
Zen Volume Six table; hosts note enhanced visuals not preferred by them in this release
Williams System 11 table in FX3 Vol 6; had poor digital implementation in previous platform; community reaction: 'oh thank god that one needed help'
Classic Williams pinball game; Volume 6 release delayed to October 2020 due to alphanumeric emulation challenges
Pat Lawlor-designed classic table in Williams Volume 6; notably difficult mid-flipper cellar shot; features animated Rudy character and balloon popups in Zen version
1990 Williams alphanumeric table by Pat Lawlor featuring Rudy animatronic; 8/10 rating
Williams/Bally table (late 1990); major commercial success that reduced street-level sales; featured unique mechanics.
Williams System 11 classic pinball game; used in INDISC women's quarterfinals group one; features Rudy character, multiball, crazy stairs/crazy steps outlane save, mystery scoop; described as generous playing machine
Classic pinball machine featuring Rudy character; first game played in INDISC 2024 Women's Championship finals; showing mechanical issues with scoop/kick-out changes from qualifying
Classic 1990 game being re-released by Pedretti in Pro ($7,500) and LE midnight edition ($10,000) variants with new 2.0 code and upgraded artwork; available through distributors
Classic WPC-era Bally Williams pinball game; used as example in sound sensing demonstration
Classic Bally Williams machine being discussed as reference point for accessible game design; available in Pedretti remake and classic versions
Pinball machine; Patrick McKinnon's first pinball machine owned
Landmark Williams game featuring Rudy animatronic head; represents design philosophy shift toward innovation over cost-cutting
Williams pinball game with ball-following patent; patent expired, enabling Jurassic Park's ball-tracking T-Rex
Classic Williams pinball game by Pat Lawlor being upgraded with 2.0 kit
Classic pinball machine being upgraded with 2.0 kit
Classic pinball machine being remade
Classic pinball machine restored and returned to Nielstaat; described as Gerard's favorite.
Pedretti remake releasing in two tiers with different artwork; Classic version $7,500, LE version $10,000 with Brian Allen art
Bally Williams game designed by Pat Lawler with mechanical engineer John Crutch; features the iconic Rudy interactive head toy; wins categories for mechs/gimmicks, best software (Larry DeMar programming), best original-themed game, and overall game of the year.
Used as example in Howdy Partner events where teams might score poorly (9 million combined) but still win
Original theme Williams game by Pat Lawler (1990); sold 10,750 units, outsold The Simpsons
1990 Williams original theme with talking animatronic dummy Rudy; sold 10,700 units; featured Red and Ted's Road Show sequel (1994, 6.2k units)
Pat Lawler design; mentioned in discussion of Lawler's typical multi-flipper approach; contrasts with NASCAR's two-flipper design
Iconic pinball game designed by Pat Lawler; exemplifies his philosophy of incorporating mechanical toys and gadgets
Williams table referenced as blocking System 11 alphanumeric releases until it becomes legacy
Used as example of data collection challenges; 50 listings in 2024 with only 3 public prices; 16 sold off-platform to avoid fees
Pedretti remake of classic Williams machine; recently purchased by Josh Roop; features marionette head (Rudy); from sponsor deal with Flippin' Out Pinball
Classic pinball game being remade by Euro Pinball Corp subsidiary; production ongoing alongside Predator using FAST Pinball electronics
Pinball game; Gene Cunningham displaying reproduction playfield at Texas Pinball Festival
Pat Lawlor-designed game referenced as a comparison point for understanding Road Show's concept and talking dummy mechanic (Rudy character)
Williams classic pinball game available at arcade, used in tournament matches
Pinside user who submitted Mike Doss's machine serial number to the Internet Pinball Serial Number Database
Classic example of clear player action narrative; cited as exemplar of good design philosophy
Features Rudy head on playfield; cited by Greg as closest existing pinball to achieving uncomfortable psychological effect
Williams classic game for which Allen created complete alternative art package including backglass, cabinet art, playfield, and side blades with darker, creepier aesthetic
Classic/remake distributed by Flippin' Out; $500 discount available with LOSERKID code at FlippinOut.com
Williams prototype machine owned by Mike Vinacore with engineering notes on playfield and physical design differences from production version; Mike's first game; currently for sale with spare parts included
Recently acquired by PRPHQ to replace X-Men 2012; flippers rebuilt by Jeff
Classic pinball game referenced in discussion; design team includes Lawrence Rosenstein; has dedicated fan base among vintage pinball collectors.
Classic Williams game from Bally/Williams B&D era; Granner audio work
Remade by Pedretti Gaming; poor sales (under 200 units); content creators offering discount codes; used as negative benchmark