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Rudy

gameactive11 mentionsFirst seen Aug 12, 2021Last seen Jan 11, 2026

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Rudy is a pinball game, likely from the 1990s or earlier, that featured a talking moving head character. It served as a predecessor and inspiration for the Road Show pinball machine's Red and Ted characters. Rudy is also referenced as a game title associated with a contestant at the Stern Pinball Costume Contest at Chicago Pinball Expo 2021.

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Claims (15)

  • factualhigh

    Rudy from Pinball Brothers departed two weeks before the ABBA reveal

    Source: DonDon after dark episode #110
  • factualhigh

    Alien covers both the Alien and Aliens films with switchable movie selection during gameplay

    Source: Product design explanationThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • factualhigh

    The Ripley version will be the last Standard Edition; Standard Version is being discontinued

    Source: Product roadmap statementThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • factualhigh

    Limited Edition Alien is limited to 1,000 units and nearly sold out

Recent Mentions (11)

  • Original IP pinball character; described as creepy and unsettling as camping companion

    #10: Time to SummerJun 10, 2024
  • Interactive dummy mechanism on Funhouse and Funhouse Remake; core interactive element of the game

    Funhouse Remake Pinball Gameplay Guide (Flip N Out Pinball, 2024)Aug 11, 2024
  • Iconic marionette head on Funhouse playfield; central mechanic and character in modes

    Funhouse Remake Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)Jan 2, 2025
  • Pat Lawlor design; David Dennis's favorite Pat Lawlor game; features moving ramp, ball lock, hot dog theme, extensive coding

    Silverball Chronicles BONUS: Our Top PinsOct 10, 2023
  • Iconic marionette head character from original Funhouse game

    Funhouse 2.0 Rudy's Nightmare - Topper PromoDec 19, 2022
  • Iconic marionette head character from Funhouse, now reimagined as 'evil' version in nightmare-themed upgrade

    Funhouse 2.0 Rudys Nightmare Pinball Kit PromoNov 19, 2021

Contradictions

  • Existing: Rudy is a pinball game (established by mentions 0 and 3)vsConflicting: Mention 1 describes Rudy as a collaborator on Ralph's live streams discussing King Kong gameplay; Mention 2 describes Rudy as a JJP production operator who has built Harry Potter machines
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 3, 2026

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Source: Production/sales confirmation
The Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • factualhigh

    Bohemian Rhapsody on Queen is divided into eight chapters with separate gameplay modes, not a single song

    Source: Feature explanation in recent updateThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • predictionhigh

    A third Pinball Brothers game will be announced at TWIP

    Source: Direct statement about announcement timingThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball Brothers' European/Italian manufacturing philosophy differs fundamentally from American pinball design approach

    Source: Design philosophy statementThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • opinionmedium

    Queen machine's multi-generational appeal stems from iconic soundtrack and accessible gameplay

    Source: Observation about player demographics and game receptionThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • factualhigh

    Existing Alien owners can upgrade to Ripley version with new clips

    Source: Product upgrade path confirmationThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • factualmedium

    Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody took considerable development time to reach version 1.0 with full chapter implementation

    Source: Development timeline discussionThe Untold Story behind Pinball Brothers New Ripley Version
  • opinionhigh

    Alien Ellen Ripley widebody at $7,995 is below typical widebody pricing

    Source: Pinball Brothers interview segmentDPP #77-2 "Expo day 2 - interviews!"
  • factualhigh

    Alien won Pinball Award for game integration last year

    Source: Pinball Brothers interview segmentDPP #77-2 "Expo day 2 - interviews!"
  • factualhigh

    Alien ER topper movement and integration is pending licensor code approval

    Source: Pinball Brothers interview segmentDPP #77-2 "Expo day 2 - interviews!"
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Brothers moved manufacturing facilities through Euro Pinball Corp partnership with Pedretti

    Source: Pinball Brothers interview segmentDPP #77-2 "Expo day 2 - interviews!"
  • factualhigh

    Rudy from RB Flip France recently toured Jersey Jack Pinball's factory

    Source: Knapp ArcadeRecent Video Tour of Jersey Jack Pinball's Factory
  • Classic Williams pinball game; eyelids mechanism is frequently requested hard-to-find part

    Episode 312: Krystle GemnichAug 12, 2021
  • Referenced as predecessor game featuring talking moving head character that inspired Road Show's Red and Ted characters

    New Road Show Pinball Machine Pickup - It Needed Work!Jan 8, 2026
  • JJP production operator who has built over 1,000 Harry Potter machines; works consistently without missing days; experienced enough to build without assembly maps

    Inside Jersey Jack Pinball: Harry Potter Pinball on the Production Line | Chicago Pinball Expo 2025Jan 11, 2026
  • Collaborator on Ralph's live streams; discussed King Kong gameplay and Premium tier value additions

    Episode 47: Spooky’s Big Win… And Stern’s Big Shrug?Nov 25, 2025
  • Pinball machine, contestant identified themselves as Rudy from Courthouse

    Stern Pinball Costume Contest @ Chicago Pinball Expo 2021!Nov 26, 2021