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Fun House

gameactive23 mentionsFirst seen Aug 5, 2007Last seen Apr 9, 2026

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Fun House is an iconic Williams pinball game from 1990 designed by Larry DeMar that became a landmark turnaround title during a sales slump for the company. Featuring innovative design elements like the famous Rudy head mechanism and 'crazy toy' design philosophy, it has inspired generations of pinball enthusiasts and operators. The game has been remade multiple times, including versions by Padron Gaming (2024) and Pinball Brothers/CGC, and remains a staple in pinball museums and collections worldwide, with significant secondary market presence and continued cultural relevance.

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Fun House LE

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  • Pinball game co-designed by Larry DeMar and Pat Lawlor

    Hall of Fame Spotlight: Larry DeMarApr 9, 2026
  • Pinball machine featuring mirror shot for quick multiball, Rudy character; first game in open main qualifying

    Episode 8 - Northwest Pinball and Arcade ShowJun 3, 2019
  • Bally pinball machine referenced for having first auto-plunger in trough lane

    Highlight: DAS 1.7B Lost in the Zone - Twilight Zone (Bally 1993)May 4, 2019
  • First game to use real WPC hardware with major RAM increase

    TOPCast 47: Chris GrannerAug 5, 2007
  • Pinball machine available at the arcade location

    Pinball Arcade Wizard Goals IRL EP.1 "Champion Pub"May 8, 2017
  • Pinball machine referenced in tournament results; compared to Jurassic Park for scoring dynamics

    2017 It Never Drains in Southern California Playoffs - QuarterfinalsMay 8, 2017
  • Williams pinball machine featuring the Rudy animatronic with moving eyes; subject of Dr. Dave's recent playfield swap project; Merco playfield with complex solenoid mechanisms and specialty parts

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  • Existing: Fun House is a Williams pinball game from 1990vsConflicting: Episode 1125 references Fun House as a 'Stern pinball game being promoted via Flippin' Out Pinball discount code'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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    Two Fisting and Talking Smack!Apr 23, 2019
  • Pinball machine in Jeff Kinder's collection

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  • Williams pinball machine; Scientific Games adapted into video poker/slot machine with Rudy spinning wheel mechanic

    Four Little WordsJul 18, 2018
  • Pinball classic at Clarkade

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  • Classic pinball game played at District 82 where Jason scored 90 million

    American Pinball Livestream #4 - OktoberfestFeb 26, 2024
  • Classic pinball machine that Erin played at a diner in Tampa, Florida with her father

    Erin Winick Anthony on BBC 2 Radio - Episode 47Nov 29, 2024
  • Classic pinball referenced for comparison of ball save mechanics and difficulty; hosts discuss apron design similarities

    Episode 46 - Die on this Hill: Rocky & BullwinkleSep 2, 2024
  • Game designed by Larry DeMar; mentioned among his credits

    TOPCast 62: Greg DunlapJul 30, 2008
  • Favorite childhood pinball game that inspired Mike's passion; Sparks has four units across locations

    What it's like running Sparks Pinball Museum with the owner Mike Bradley | Ep 180Dec 22, 2025
  • Classic pinball game discussed in museum's Fun House story room

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  • Pinball Brothers/CGC remake; secondary market prices low; plays similarly to original but feels 'clunky' with Pinball Brothers parts; dual-code toggle cumbersome

    We Are Pinball #47 "Kaneda joins WAP! Expo reviews"Oct 24, 2025
  • Iconic Williams pinball game (1990); turnaround title during sales slump; featured innovative Rudy head mechanism and 'crazy toy' design philosophy

    Episode 96 - Pinball Composer w/ Chris GrannerAug 18, 2025
  • Stern pinball game being promoted via Flippin' Out Pinball discount code ('loser kid')

    Episode 1125: "The Price of Pinball Content Freedom"Aug 19, 2025
  • Limited Edition version priced at $10k; one of four options under consideration

    Cannot decide!!Feb 16, 2026
  • May 2024 remake from Padron Gaming; referenced in release timeline

    The 2024 Kaneda Kudos Pinball Awards / Saturday Morning Spectacular!Dec 29, 2024