Williams
FunHouse Pinside Rating
This game received 831 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.243 /10
FunHouse
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.425
Artwork: 8.087
Sounds/Music: 7.63
Other Aspects: 8.401
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This title is part of group: "Funhouse"
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9.420/10
9 years ago
Malvern, AR
Really fun. Well made. I could go on all day. The only bad would be there is a lot to keep working. Stay away if you have Coulrophobia.
7.208/10
9 years ago
Warsaw
Modelled around a very attractive theme, FunHouse is an enjoyable game with a slightly befuddling ruleset.
Pros:
- the artwork is great, playfield and backbox
- Rudy is a very interesting pinball toy
- second plunger adds a bit of the new to a pinball game
- 3 flippers
- the clock on the playfield is a very well sought out concept for this game
Cons:
- rules are a bit hard to get by, took some time to figure the game out
- lack of toys, Rudy dominates the playfield
- alphanumeric (possibly one of the last alphanumeric pins made by Williams in 1990), would love to see this one on a DMD
- Rudy shot only accessible through the third flipper; it's an okay idea, but it's really hard to get the shot in, you focus too much on getting the loop to the third flipper, etc.
Pros:
- the artwork is great, playfield and backbox
- Rudy is a very interesting pinball toy
- second plunger adds a bit of the new to a pinball game
- 3 flippers
- the clock on the playfield is a very well sought out concept for this game
Cons:
- rules are a bit hard to get by, took some time to figure the game out
- lack of toys, Rudy dominates the playfield
- alphanumeric (possibly one of the last alphanumeric pins made by Williams in 1990), would love to see this one on a DMD
- Rudy shot only accessible through the third flipper; it's an okay idea, but it's really hard to get the shot in, you focus too much on getting the loop to the third flipper, etc.
7.309/10
9 years ago
Biscarrosse
A good game but a little repetitive for me and the 2 shots with third flipper are difficult coz very close. Otherwise a very good game for this generation
9.301/10
9 years ago
Funhouse has an addicting draw to advance the clock to midnight so you can make Rudy choke on a ball. All in good fun. Field is unique in that there is lots of interesting shots. Over all a top game any body would be luck to have in their collection.
8.090/10
9 years ago
Very original theme but requires patience. Shots are generally not easily made and the game isn't a fast flowing one. Lawlor's Roadshow has a few similar shots, as well as two talking heads and is much smoother. Still a great game.
8.100/10
9 years ago
Love the Fun House Theme! Spent many hours and quarters playing this machine back in the day.
8.045/10
9 years ago
This was the first pin I bought, mostly due to nostalgia reasons. It's fun to play but there's not a big variety in shot targets. If any part in Rudy breaks it's pretty difficult to do maintenance on him as well as find parts these days, but if you are somewhat handy you can fabricate your own parts. I love how Rudy calls the different players by different names as well as the playfield and cabinet artwork. Just looking at it lightens my mood. Who doesn't have fond memories of a carnival? I also like the callouts and taunts Rudy says. Some people find the machine creepy because of the way the eyes follow the ball around the playfield but I just think that is one more cool thing about the machine.
8.593/10
9 years ago
Has there ever been a pin with more personality? Great gameplay and the theme and the character of Rudy just make you want to come back and play again - just to hit that creepy Rudy in the freaking mouth again.
8.901/10
9 years ago
All time classic. Spent a good amount of money on this machine back in the day!
8.304/10
9 years ago
A classic in every sense, and the title that I would choose for the Smithsonian if they wanted one pin to represent the iconography of pinball. It also has the best toy in pinball and is a blast to play! A must-have for me some day!
7.890/10
9 years ago
Lincoln, Uk
Way ahead of it's time...a shame this game just missed out on getting a DMD. Rudy is a brilliant toy, never been bettered. On the down side, gameplay and rules can get repetitive.
Would love to add this to my collection along with TZ and TAF, Lawler's 3 classics.
Would love to add this to my collection along with TZ and TAF, Lawler's 3 classics.
Sydney
8.758/10
9 years ago
Funhouse is a classic Williams pinball machine that should be added to any serious pinball players collection. Easily one of the best non DMD games ever made. The Rudy toy is totally unique and adds to the magic of this immersive game. Satisfying shots, hidden scoops and dual plungers make this machine one of pinballs all time greatest masterpieces.
9.032/10
9 years ago
I love cleverly themed games, and it doesn't get much more original than Fun House. When compared to other games from the late 80's / early 90's, Fun House is easily one of the best!
9.680/10
9 years ago
I just played "Funhouse" at a bar called "The Sparrow" @1078 East Montague Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405 the other day while business trip. This classic brings back many happy memories. Nice to know that I can still score multiple replays on this bad boy. I must add "Funhouse" to my collection. "I'm not happy with you now!"
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