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Pedretti

companymerged32 mentionsFirst seen Dec 18, 2020Last seen Feb 1, 2026

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Pedretti is an Italian pinball manufacturer and contract production partner specializing in licensed remakes and reruns of classic Bally/Williams titles. The company operates as a manufacturing contractor for multiple pinball brands (Pinball Brothers, Planetary Pinball, Stern) and produces both complete remake machines (Funhouse 2.0, Whirlwind 2.0, Rudy's Nightmare 2.0) and component kits. Originally known for jukebox manufacturing, Pedretti expanded into pinball production and has become a key supplier of remake machines with varying quality reception, ranging from praised Funhouse remakes to criticized assembly quality on certain releases.

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  • affiliated_withPlanetary PinballPartnership to create and license Funhouse remake and other classic title remakesmedium
  • manufacturesPinball BrothersContract manufacturer producing games and 2.0 kits including Funhouse, Whirlwind, and Queenmedium
  • affiliated_withBrian AllenCollaboration on alternate art designs for Funhouse Limited Edition and potential 2027 game releasemedium
  • manufacturesFunhousePrimary remake product available in Classic ($7,500) and Limited Edition ($10,000) tiersmedium
  • affiliated_withBally Williams

Facts

  • achievementDiscussed with Brian Allen about alternate art for upcoming gamemedium
  • achievementPlanning Theater of Magic remakehigh
  • achievementPlanning Tales of the Arabian Nights remakemedium
  • achievementDesigning Stern remakes including Totems and Big Bang Barhigh
  • achievementCreated Funhouse remakehigh
  • affiliationAnnounced Scorbit integration partnershipshighfrom 2025-12-16
  • affiliationPinball game remake manufacturerhigh

Claims (9)

  • opinionmedium

    Pedretti's remake manufacturing quality is substandard compared to originals and AP's planned approach

    Source: Cary Hardy (personal experience, Patreon member reports)American Pinball......Assemble.
  • factualhigh

    János Kiss programmed the Funhouse Remake 2.0 and Mark Silk provided the voice; both attended UK Pinfest 2025

    Source: Article authorUK PINFEST 2025
  • factualhigh

    Pedretti's Funhouse 2.0 (Rudy Nightmare) arriving at District 1 Arcade Stevens Point with 1.0/1.5/2.0 code options and apron upgrades

    Source: Don's direct observation of production photos and buddy's machine purchaseDPP #131 "What's Coming at Comic Con?"
  • factualhigh

    Pedretti confirmed Funhaus as their first remake game at $7,500 (classic) and $10,000 (limited edition) pricing

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Contradictions

  • Existing: Pedretti praised for high-quality Funhouse remakes receiving positive reports from buyers (mentions 1, 2, 9)vsConflicting: Pedretti criticized for poor remake quality (mention 7)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Pedretti expected to produce Big Bang Bar remake for 2026 release (mentions 0, 5)vsConflicting: Pedretti explicitly not involved in World Pinball production (mention 6)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Pedretti produces Funhouse remakes and has received positive reports from first buyers (mentions 1, 9, 15, 18, 19)vsConflicting: Pedretti criticized for poor remake quality and assembly issues affecting playability (mentions 7, 13)
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 2, 2026

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Licensed to produce parts, reruns, and remakes of classic Bally/Williams IP (excluding CGC-locked titles)
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  • affiliationHas deal with Planetary Pinballhigh
  • attributeEuropean pinball manufacturermedium
  • rolePersonally handling Big Bang Bar productionhigh
  • statusPotential project for 2027 releasemediumfrom 2025-08-26 until 2027
  • statusStern remakes expected in 2026highfrom 2025-10-13 until 2026
  • Source: Ron HallettEpisode 228 – Shoot To Thrill
  • predictionlow

    Pedretti (Bally Williams licensee) will announce a new remake game within two weeks from podcast date.

    Source: Unnamed sources with NDAsDPP #95 "2 New game releases besides JAWS?"
  • factualhigh

    Pedretti's Whirlwind Total Chaos 2.0 kit is now shipping at approximately 2,200 euros (roughly 2,200 US dollars)

    Source: Dennis (Eclectic Gamers co-host)Episode 193 - Cassidy: A Pinball Noir
  • factualhigh

    Pedretti is expanding 2.0 kit production through a deal with Planetary Pinball Supply using the Fast Retro platform

    Source: TPF seminar presentationThe Pinball Show Ep 95: Texas Two-Step
  • factualhigh

    Pedretti is launching a secret FunHouse 2.0 topper and more products

    Source: Knapp Arcade news postTHIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 3/18/2022
  • opinionmedium

    Pedretti has quality issues with plastic replacement parts but adequate steel parts

    Source: Jonathan Euston citing research and storiesPinball Magazine & Pinball News December 2020 recap PINcast