Appreciate all the work that went into doing all of this, but I don't like the voice at all / music, and it seems all the humor has been lost and the modes seem generic.

Will we be able to purchase just the updated mpu in the future and maybe the pinsound xl board ( I assume the pinsound+ board wont work with this)...could do without the art

Edit...and the speaker panel ...need that!

Seems super challenging to take a game like Funhouse and to try to improve on it. Not that it can't stand for some improvements, but it's not exactly BoP where most agree the rules had fundamental flaws holding the game back. I still look forward to the new rules being explained.

The animated clips ended up a lot better than I thought they might have, so kudos on that front.

I'm really excited to see more of this as the beta testing and dev work progresses. I've loved my Funhouse for years (still do), but the scoring and objectives were pretty basic. Lots of rinse and repeat to get your multiball. Even the progression of the clock to midnight seemed a bit odd to me (hit any targets to build your time, then eventually lock two balls). The 2.0 code has potential to do wonders, and from what i've seen in the video clips, it will help make it more of a shooters game with deeper objectives. The voice and audio.... I'm eager to hear some more of the balanced audio with background tracks in extended play. As for the voicec - well, no matter what was done there people will gripe. I don't mind the new voice. this is 2.0 after all. If you want to hear the original Rudy, just fire up the original version of the game. Otherwise, enjoy the alternative game as it was developed. If that doesn't float your boat - save the 2k and put it towards something that does. I really think this community often times forgets how much hard work goes into making pinball. I'm more than excited to see this hit the shelves and applaud Pedretti for all their hard work making an easy integration. So long as it's electronically sound and doesn't burn up any components I'm 100% on board!

I wish they had added an auto plunger coil to the upgrade. Could be great for multiball ball-saves.

I assume there is no multiball ball-save then...

So if you don't like the voice.. you know what you can change that with Pinsound....

Sure, let me just re-record a bunch of custom voice samples that sound like the original voice and change each individual callout in the Pinsound software! Easy!

Please share it with the community downloads when you do...lol

Could be a lot of fun to play around with new voice talent. Cool to have access via Pinsound for sure - however, you'd have to be a little cautious to use the same rhythm for speech patterns so Rudy's mouth still syncs up. Doable, but does add some extra focus.

I just realized that the 2.0 Rudy sounds a lot like Skaarsgard's Pennywise. If not a bit less whispery.

Speaking of users changing the voice after the fact, I kinda wonder what sort of DRM is on the software. I'd assume that the user will be able to update the code as more bugs are found and squashed. Like presumably someone could build their own version when the Fast WPC board goes up for sale to consumers. Was it codded in Mission Pinball Framework?

I kind of wish people would stop using Pinsound to give manufacturers a pass on poor sound choices. Not saying you're giving them a pass, just a general observation, looking at you TWD.

Still, I think Jimmy Durante ( Ha, cha cha cha!) or Mickey Mouse or Popeye, sound alike call outs and voice would be cool.

And better than what I have heard so far in this 2.0 upgrade.

Im wondering what other cool voices one could get if there were an open audition in LA.

I’m curious to see how the steps will be utilized. Personally I think they’d work well with the duck hunt mode, with each step you hit knocking down one of the 3 ducks on the screen, mimicking the skill of having to aim for the ducks in the real life carnival games. After you hit the 3 steps, you fire the ball back up the light super dog ramp To collect the bonus. Not sure if that’s how it’s implemented, but the gameplay video looks like just shooting the ball up the main ramp knocks the ducks over, granted it was only shown for a few seconds.

Or hire Ed Boon to return to do Rudy’s voice again, but that’s wishful thinking

I think earlier in the thread they said they reached out but he never responded.

Maybe a sound board issue?

Funhouse 2.0 - Rudy's Nightmare in my ...house!

Now I'm only waiting for: Whirlwind (or Earthshaker) 2.0 - Oya's Revenge (the goddess of storms, tornadoes and earthquakes).

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Play it a ton and let us know what you think!

Clearly, it knocked him out of his shoes

How about a gameplay video?

I never really looked Ed up, but here is the voice of Rudy today!!!!!

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How could he not want to do a little more Rudy!?! C’mon man - I thought we were pals….

Totally new experience! Love this new game with great sound and vision. The score also thanks to my new clown shoes, shown in previous post. Works a lot better than my old pinball carpet.

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Picture on-demand

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Am I the only one who sees a physical resemblance between Ed Boon and Rudy?

Thought the same thing instantly

Here it is 2022 - no more excuses to knock out my Funhouse restoration. Hope to get this to tinker with on list but no news yet.

I feel like we can get Ed Boon on board for this. I think he lives in Chicago. Any pinball guys from Chicago that can go ring his bell?

PPS already tried.

Not hard enough.

It would be interesting to see what he told PPS..... Maybe it's more than just yes or no?

Who knows. Maybe his voice is gone, or to old.

It usually boils down to money.

Or Maybe Mr. Boon didn't want to be in a sequel and/or felt there was no reason to make a sequel.

Zzzzzz……

What's wrong? Did someone advance your clock to midnight?

Yeah, I fell asleep during the no gameplay, no software details, slow-mo pseudo pump up of this thing. I nodded off sometime between “Here it is!” (but not really) and it being a fully revealed product worth its price. It seems like they must think they failed on the software front or they wouldn’t be so cagey about letting their potential customers really see it. Losing interest. Waiting for someone to spit out the ball!

Looking forward to seeing it here please post back in this thread

Im thinking Harvey Fierstein for my pinsound call outs....

Just curious if any other Pinsider has received and installed the Funhouse Rudy’s Nightmare upgrade kit, and if so: Where do You/will You publish Your scores here on Pinside (can only find the original FunHouse game) under the headline “Machines”. Guess I this time was lucky to live in Europe and got a very fast delivery from Free Play in Sweden. https://www.free-play.se/produkter/flipperspel/funhouse-rudys-nightmare-kit.html Especially since I normaly isn’t an early adaptor.

As far as i understand the kit is in Beta testing phase right now. Its not officially out yet.

I guess the game is added as a new game in the database like done for BoP 2.0

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There are other pinsider...

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks! Great upgrade kit - beautiful done! Looking forward to future upgrade kit titles developed by your company.

Funhouse 2.0 is awesome and so is the o.g. Funhouse on it.

It's fun, challenging, hilarious, and mind blowing with the new out of this world graphics and sound. The voice also incorporates extremely well for anyone on the fence like I was.

Pedretti Gaming and Co. are working relentlessly to get this 2.0 upgrade as close to polished and perfect the first time...and they are taking each and every suggestion from this forum and their beta testers to heart. They are very passionate for pinball and this upgrade.

If you love Funhouse...stay patiently excited because in the end this will not disappoint.

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That’s great but this is the same voice as the teaser video ?