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FunHouse Pinside Rating
This game received 829 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.244 /10
FunHouse
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.427
Artwork: 8.089
Sounds/Music: 7.63
Other Aspects: 8.399
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This title is part of group: "Funhouse"
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Silver Spring, MD
9.124/10
7 years ago
I didn't get to play a well maintained machine but it was on free play at an arcade and no one was playing the pins so I got about 45 minutes on it straight. I actually didn't like the game the first couple plays and thought no wonder but after a few games I really got into the game. There are a lot of shots to aim for and the call outs are funny. It got really addictive. I hope I can find a deal on one some day but I can see why it commands top dollar it's a really fun pin.
8.700/10
8 years ago
As far as I'm concerned Rudy is still the best pinball toy ever. Period. Gameplay is very well balanced for both speed and challenge of the shots that need to be made --- not too hard and not too easy. The game's flow is decent but the two machines I've played both had issues with airballs. The game has great lastability because it never gets old to hear Rudy mocking you, or having the urge to bash him or make him swallow a ball. Great lighting effects for its time. FH will always be a sought after classic pinball machine.
9.427/10
8 years ago
I had added Funhouse to my collection a few years ago and given its condition, played it sparingly. Was ugly and clunky. Glad I waited to rank it. Just recently completed a playfield swap and refurb on it. New ramps, lighting, playfield, flipper mechs, etc. really changed the game from a dog to a gem. LED OCD and GI OCD restored the original mood and light show.
This is how Funhouse would've played on route 25 years ago! Fast, fun, challenging, insulting. It's now a keeper and if I only have time for a game or two, I'd be as likely to play this as my Twilight Zone or Scared Stiff.
This is how Funhouse would've played on route 25 years ago! Fast, fun, challenging, insulting. It's now a keeper and if I only have time for a game or two, I'd be as likely to play this as my Twilight Zone or Scared Stiff.
9.020/10
8 years ago
one of the best classics i had rudy for twenty yrs played it far less the last ten but evry time i did i remeber what a great game it is... he seemed alive to me and i felt like i was playin him,i really miss funhouse alot! great game keeper if u like rudy and he dnt freak u out..great flow great rules,very fun,fun fun...if you wer to rate funhouse in the early 90's it would get a ten but by todays standerds it gets a 8 plus or less ,hard to rate great old machines to newer ones, the olds ones set the standerd!!!!!
Re edit fun house is by far one of the best top 10 machines of all time, no machine is a 10 but this is close, played it on location recently and it is missed, and is great!!#Rudy
Re edit fun house is by far one of the best top 10 machines of all time, no machine is a 10 but this is close, played it on location recently and it is missed, and is great!!#Rudy
7.409/10
8 years ago
I was always turned off by this game due to that creepy head. It has some name I forgot. After having played every other game in the arcade I gave it a shot and I am glad I did. It was a really fun machine to play. Lots of good shot, good flow, nice layout and somewhat funny comments. There's a bit much clutter on the right side of the field but overall a very enjoyable pinball experience. So next time you run into this pinball machine, don't be afraid of that creepy head, it doesn't bite, it only swallows the ball.
9.789/10
8 years ago
There's a strong argument to be made that - all things considered - this is the greatest game of all time. Obviously the theme, artwork, gameplay, music, innovation are all as good as it gets. But, more importantly, it bridges everything that is great about old pinball with new pinball in one game. If I only could keep one game, this would be it.
8.429/10
8 years ago
I got to play this pin at FunSpot for quite a while and it was really a good game. I had obviously heard about it and can remember playing it as a kid, however this was my first time back as an adult. Hands down my favorite part of this game is the sounds design. Specifically the callouts. I guess it could get tedious after hours of play, but I really enjoyed the heck out of it.
8.383/10
8 years ago
I always wanted to play and glad I did. Fantastic light show by even today's standards. Rules aren't super deep but its a classic. Fun for a small collection. Rudy is a great toy. It's fun to smash a smart ass. The two plunger set up is a set up to line a good shot for Rudy. Cabnet is meh. Very addictive.
9.305/10
8 years ago
I'd be hard pressed to think of a better designed, integrated and executed toy in all of pinball. Rudy tracks your ball with his eyes, calls out individual players' names, and heckles you during gamplay. That's not even mentioning the ability to bash Rudy on the pf, put him to sleep (the snoring is a sight to see), lock balls in his mouth, and the eventual ball-belch and manic scream. On top of all this, there's a dream team of designers who conceptualized everything from layout to rules to sounds to mechanics.
7.436/10
8 years ago
I'll be able to say this more as I play the real-life counterparts of these machines, but this is a much easier table to play on Pinball Arcade than it is in person. On this game, it is pretty simply to hold balls on flippers, but that doesn't translate to the actual table. Additionally, the upper left ramp of this table in the game seems much easier to time to get the ball either hit to Rudy, or into the trap door, both of which are important to getting points on this table. I managed 87 million on this table in PA, but on the actual table in just two or three games, I only topped at a paltry 3 million. Funhouse is a classic table with a pretty nice soundtrack and a good design. I think it's mostly acclaimed because many people associate memories at the arcade with it. Not having any of those memories with this table, I can objectively say that it's a solid table, even if a bit redundant. Most of what you need to do on this table is simply advance the clock to midnight, and get the ball into Rudy's mouth as he sleeps (heh heh...). It's easier said than done though, because as I said, it can be hard to time the shot.
EDIT: The more I play it and other machines, the far less impressed I am by this one. I just don't see all the appeal at this point. It's not a bad machine by any means, but it feels... "sluggish" somehow? Like the games seem to drag on? I don't know. I can do without it, really.
EDIT: The more I play it and other machines, the far less impressed I am by this one. I just don't see all the appeal at this point. It's not a bad machine by any means, but it feels... "sluggish" somehow? Like the games seem to drag on? I don't know. I can do without it, really.
7.757/10
8 years ago
Funhouse is a great game on theme alone! Who doesn't love a creepy puppet head that talks to you while you play the game?! I love the theme of Funhouse but it falls short for me in shot department with ramps feeling very repetitive and other shots feeling very difficult to hit for beginners or amateurs.
Pros:
Funhouse is the one of the ultimate shooter's games with hard, precise shots and a good overall design.
The artwork and theme on Funhouse rank among my favorite pins. The blue, red, and yellow colors are vibrant and alive and fit the theme perfectly.
Good ruleset with understandable modes and goals.
Cons:
Restrictive layout - Funhouse does not have the flow I prefer in my pins. There is only 1 ramp and most of the shots on the playfield can only be made from specific flippers. Much of the upper playfield is taken up by Rudy's gigantic head.
Hard to maintain game (as I understand).
Funhouse is a fun game to come back to on theme alone, but I don't think it holds up well in a small collection or on it's own. You will quickly become familiar with all of the shots and how to chain them together. This will feel rewarding for a while but can make the game feel repetitive in a short time.
Pros:
Funhouse is the one of the ultimate shooter's games with hard, precise shots and a good overall design.
The artwork and theme on Funhouse rank among my favorite pins. The blue, red, and yellow colors are vibrant and alive and fit the theme perfectly.
Good ruleset with understandable modes and goals.
Cons:
Restrictive layout - Funhouse does not have the flow I prefer in my pins. There is only 1 ramp and most of the shots on the playfield can only be made from specific flippers. Much of the upper playfield is taken up by Rudy's gigantic head.
Hard to maintain game (as I understand).
Funhouse is a fun game to come back to on theme alone, but I don't think it holds up well in a small collection or on it's own. You will quickly become familiar with all of the shots and how to chain them together. This will feel rewarding for a while but can make the game feel repetitive in a short time.
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