Williams Funhouse

Price: $3,995.00 - SOLD - Manufacturer: Williams Date Produced: December, 1990 # of Players: 1 to 4 Units Produced: 10,747 Design/Concept: Pat Lawlor Art: John Youssi Mechanics: John Krutsch Music/Audio: Chris Granner, John Hey, Brian Eddy. Software: Larry DeMar Above info courtesy of Mr. Pinball Flipper Pinball List TRIVIA: Long-time pinball creator Ed Boon performed as the voice of "Rudy", the famous talking, ball-eating mechanical man on the playfield of this game.

Page Contents:

1. Game Description
2. Game Condition Details
3. Game Images
4. Game Sales Information

• We have logged just over 75 hours in the restoration of this game.
• Playfield top and bottom surfaces stripped of parts and assemblies for proper cleaning- right down to the bare wood and paint. Playfield surface hand cleaned, hand polished, and hand waxed with top-quality Carnauba wax.
• All playfield parts have been removed and hand cleaned, or replaced with brand new parts where necessary. This includes light bulbs, posts, ramps, wireform ball guides, flipper assemblies, under-playfield ramps, target banks, bumper assemblies, lamp PC boards, ball trough and associated parts, and any other parts that are installed on the playfield.
• All metal parts removed from playfield have been hand cleaned and polished for original bright shiny finish.
• Both left and right ramps have been replaced with brand new factory original Williams assemblies (NOS parts) which we acquired from Williams in 1997, before they went out of business. No reproduction or aftermarket ramps were used in the restoration on this game.
• Cliffy's ramp & hole protectors have been installed on this game- complete set including protectors for the entrances to the left and right ramps, diverter protectors, and hole protectors for the Whirlwind Tunnel hole and kickout scoop hole.
• Under-playfield plastic ramp has been completely removed and fully disassembled into all individual parts, including having wiring harnesses and switches/plugs removed for proper cleaning. Ramp cleaned, polished, and all associated hardware and accessory parts cleaned and reassembled.
• All playfield plastic posts removed and cleaned by hand with detergent and brush to remove any wax, dirt, grime, or leftover cleaner. They once again look like new!
• All pop bumper assemblies on this game were removed, 100% disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Any worn or broken parts replaced with brand new parts including new coil plunger sleeves, and both metal and bakelite yoke parts.
• All three flipper assemblies completely removed, 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt with brand new mechanical parts, and reassembled. Brand new original (NOS) Williams flipper coils installed on all 3 flippers. Flippers tuned and adjusted for optimum performance and reliability.
• Brand new rubber ring kit installed on playfield.
• All light bulbs on top and bottom of playfield, and elsewhere in game, removed, cleaned, and replaced. Brand new light bulbs used as replacements for old worn, discolored, or burned out bulbs and flasher bulbs. New #455 flashing lamps installed in appropriate locations behind backbox translite, according to original design.
• All light bulb inserts (or "lenses") in playfield surface cleaned and polished for maximum shine and light penetration.
• Brand new chrome steel pinballs installed in game (game uses three total).
• Brand new playfield plastics set installed on this game (33 piece set). No cracked, scratched, chipped, broken, or missing plastics on this game.
• Protective fender washers installed under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics to protect them from wear/tear from airborne balls.
• Standup targets on playfield (7 total) have had their foam backing removed and replaced with brand new foam rubber for added durability and good looks.
• Brand new chrome nylock nuts with bright white nylon insert have been installed on all posts to secure plastics and wireform ramps.
• Brand new ramp entrance screws installed on all ramp entrance metal flaps and Trap Door lane plastic.
• Brand new Trap Door lane plastic installed in lane behind Trap Door, along with new wood screws. No cracks, scuffs, or scratches on this Trap lane plastic!
• NOS Trap Door unit installed, including decal, hinge, front sprinsteel flap, and rare front support bracket (not installed on most games at the factory). Original Williams factory parts! See pictures below for more info.
• Score and instruction cards have both been reproduced for clean clear looks, and hard-laminated for durability, and to prevent against damage in the future- these look great!
• Both slingshot bumper assemblies have had their kicker arms, kicker arm pivots, and plunger/link assemblies replaced with brand new factory original NOS parts. Detector switches on both bumpers removed and hand-cleaned with tarnish remover for nice bright brass shine!
• Inside and outside of main cabinet and backbox completely stripped of parts, cleaned, parts individually hand cleaned, and reassembled.
• Coin door completely removed and 100% disassembled. All parts (including wiring harness and switches) individually cleaned and detailed by hand and reassembled. Coin door metal parts professionally repainted and refinished for that brand new "day one" look! Brand new fully working quarter coin mechanisms installed in coin door and tested for proper operation/adjustment. Several new/NOS parts installed on coin door including both amber plastic coin slots, reject buttons, and coin chute parts.
• Playfield glass lockdown bar and latch assembly completely removed, cleaned, and reassembled. Brand new strip of insulating foam rubber applied to underside of lockdown bar.
• Brand new chrome legs installed on game, including new leg bolts, and leg levelers with nuts.
• Cabinet nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches patched up, touched up, and repainted, where necessary.
• Solder joints on light bulb PC boards under playfield all reflowed and reinforced with fresh solder to prevent cracks and intermittent operation in the future.
• All electronics (PC boards) in backbox checked and tested for proper operation and good looks (no burned connectors, etc.) Fuses all removed, checked, and proper values verified- replaced where necessary.
• New connector housing and heavy-duty Trifurcon connector pins installed for GI (general illumination) connector on power driver board- common source of overheating/scorching in most 1990's Bally/Williams games- this connection is now healthy and heavy-duty!
• Bridge rectifiers on power/driver board recently replaced, and new heavy-duty jumper wire modification installed on back side of board for added reliablity. Weakenesses in this circuit- mostly due to old parts or inadequate replacement of new parts- is the main cause of intermittent resetting during operation which can be common in many used as-is games.
• Remote-mount battery holder with quick-disconnect installed for MPU board in backbox (See image below). This prevents damage to the valuable MPU board from accidental battery discharge or leakage, which can destroy the board. Batteries are now mounted off-board and risk of damage is eliminated. Brand new fresh batteries installed.
• Playfield glass replaced with brand new scratch-free sheet of tempered safety glass.
• Backglass translite (artwork) removed and glass cleaned/polished (both sides). Translite cleaned/polished (both sides). All lamps behind translite replaced with new bulbs. Molding pieces cleaned and reassembled.
• Score displays recently replaced- nice crisp clear display on both units in this game.
• New nylon coil sleeves installed in pop bumpers, slingshot bumpers, and flippers.
• New flipper bushings and nuts/screws kit installed on all 3 flippers for firm flipper shaft support.
• NOS Williams flipper coils installed on all 3 flippers.
• NOS Williams flipper bats installed on all 3 flippers- yellow flipper with authentic "W" logo design.
• Heavy-duty oversize hex head screws installed on mechanisms such as flipper baseplates, hole/kickout scoops and kicker brackets to help keep mechanisms secure to the playfield and prevent them from working loose.
• NOS gear set for Rudy jaw- 2-piece "sector" and split gear- very hard to find parts! Rudy works like new again!
• Rudy head mechanism fully rebuilt from top to bottom for proper operation and reliability. All wiring inside Rudy's head has been re-soldered to coils for reliable connections. All mechanisms adjusted and tested for proper operation.
• Brand new ball plunger rebuild kits installed for BOTH plungers on this game- get that nice, crisp feel from these plungers- just like when they were installed at the factory!
• All black carriage bolts on cabinet exterior have been removed, refinished, and repainted with correct semi-gloss paint for "day one" look.
• NOS coin box and metal lid installed in main cabinet.
• New leg protector pads included with game to help prevent wear/tear on cabinet edges where legs mount.
• Game and sound ROM chips replaced with latest L-9 (game) and L-2s (sound) software versions.
• New nylon cabinet gliders installed on back of game and underside of backbox edges to restore brand new look.
• NOS blue standup targets installed on either side of right ramp entrance. Commonly worn out or broken on most Funhouse games.

• $63.90 value: New flipper rebuild kits installed- including flipper assembly parts, and associated hardware.
• $39.00 value: NOS Williams flipper coils installed on all three flippers.
• $3.75 value: New nylon flipper bushings installed on all three flippers.
• $2.00 value: New flipper bushing nut/screw kits installed on all 3 flippers.
• $18.00 value: NOS yellow flipper bats/shafts installed for all 3 flippers- factory original Williams parts with "W" logo.
• $450.00 value: NOS left and right ramp assemblies installed (factory original Williams parts from 1997- rare).
• $75.00 value: Cliffy's stainless steel custom ramp and hole protector set installed on both ramps, Whirlwind Tunnel hole, and kickout scoop hole.
• $9.15 value: New metal and bakelite yokes installed on all 3 pop bumpers, along with new nylon coil sleeves.
• $22.01 value: New complete rubber ring kit installed, including flipper rings, post bumpers, and plunger tip.
• $35.00 value: New light bulbs installed, including regular (general illumination) lamps, and larger flasher lamps.
• $9.00 value: New chrome steel pin balls (game uses 3 balls total).
• $150.00 value: Brand new full playfield plastics set installed (33 pieces total!)
• $1.00 value: New fender washers installed under edges of slingshot plastics to prevent possible damage from airborne pin balls.
• $1.00 value: New black foam rubber strips installed on back side of standup targets on playfield.
• $4.00 value: New chrome nylock nuts installed on playfield posts to secure plastics, sign brackets, and wireform ramps.
• $2.00 value: New ramp entrance screws installed on metal springsteel flaps on all plastic and metal ramps.
• $15.00 value: New Trap Door lane plastic with wood screws installed in Trap Door lane.
• $50.00 value: NOS Trap Door unit installed (original Williams parts), including decal, hinge, top plastic, front springsteel flap, and rare front support bracket (not installed on most Funhouse games).
• $8.00 value: Reproduction score/instruction cards, hard-laminated, installed under playfield glass.
• $24.50 value: NOS slingshot bumper kicker arms, pivots, coil plungers, links, and coil plunger sleeves installed on both slingshot bumper assemblies.
• $20.00 value: NOS amber plastic coin door slots, reject push-buttons, and coin chute unit.
• $4.95 value: Brand new coin door lock with keys installed on front door.
• $3.00 value: Brand new black lockdown bar foam insulation strip installed.
• $82.00 value: Brand new chrome legs, leg bolts, and leg levelers with nut installed on game.
• $18.00 value: New power supply rectifiers and general illumination lamp power connectors installed on power/driver board for added reliability and extended life.
• $10.00 value: New remote-mount battery holder with fresh Energizer batteries and quick-disconnect cable installed on MPU board in backbox to prevent potential damage from batteries, should they ever go neglected and leak.
• $45.00 value: New sheet of tempered safety glass over playfield.
• $86.00 value: New 16-digit alpha-numeric display tubes installed recently for fresh, crisp display appearance.
• $18.90 value: Two new ball plunger rebuild kits installed.
• $2.00 value: Oversize hex head screws installed on heavy-use mechanisms such as flipper baseplates, trap door mechanism, and ball kicker units.
• $24.00 value: NOS 2-piece gear set for "Rudy" jaw. Factory-original Williams parts- hard to find.
• $20.00 value: NOS coin box and metal lid for cabinet interior.
• $11.95 value: Brand new leg protector pads included with game to protect cabinet finish against wear/tear from metal legs.
• $40.00 value: Game and sound ROM chips upgraded with latest available software revisions- L-9 for game ROM, and L-2s for sound ROM.
• $2.00 value: New nylon cabinet gliders installed on back of game and underside of backbox edges to restore brand new look.
• $16.00 value: NOS blue standup targets installed on either side of right ramp entrance.

• Stainless steel rails, or "ball guides" on playfield have all been removed and hand-refinished with our proprietary finishing process to remove ball marks and signs of use and give rails that "day one" new look again.
• Oversize hex head screws installed on heavy-duty mechanisms such as flipper baseplates, Trap Door mechanism, ball kickout brackets, etc., to help prevent units from working loose over time and keep them secure and working properly.
• Cliffy's custom stainless-steel Funhouse ramp and hole protector set installed.
• Protective fender washers added under top and bottom edges of slingshot plastics to protect against damage.
• Score and instruction cards reproduced and hard-laminated for protection, good looks, and long life.
• Remote-mount battery kit added to MPU board in backbox to relocate batteries and prevent against damage to the valuable MPU board, should batteries go neglected and leak in the future. (See images below.)

Scroll down the page for images of game during restoration process.

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	Playfield- overall, finished view.
	Upper playfield area. Note both left and right ramps are complete brand new NOS assemblies (genuine Williams parts purchased in 1997 and just recently installed during our restoration of this game.) Rudy has been completely rebuilt- every tiny part that makes him live has been gone over- cleaned, rebuilt, replaced if necessary, and adjusted.
	Detail- lower playfield area- flippers and slingshot bumpers area.
	Detail- left flipper & slingshot bumper area.
	Detail- pop bumper area and lower kickout scoop. This is one of two spots on any Funhouse game that will show playfield wear first- right in front of the lowerk kickout scoop. Note that there is no playfield wear in front of the scoop on this game- a tell-tale sign that this game is a "lower mileage" machine with below-average use during it's lifetime. Note how nice the brand new playfield plastics look on this game- nice reflective scratch-free glossy surfaces- wow!
	Detail- right ramp entrance. Note brand new (NOS) blue standup targets on either side of ramp entrance, and Cliffy's custom stainless steel ramp protectors installed (1 of 5 different protectors installed on this game). These will protect the front plastic edges of the ramp from damage from ball hits.
	Detail- upper right corner of playfield. Not many Funhouse games out there where you can actually see through the ramps and read what's printed on the playfield surface! Note brand new Trap Door lane plastic installed behind Trap Door- commonly broken or cracked on most used games.
	Detail- upper left corner of playfield. Complicated area with lots of hardware and parts! Both ramps cross each other here along with lots of wires, lamps, and other goodies! Note that this game still has it's original orange rubber switch covers on the Steps Ramp- Funhouse was the only game that used these and they are often missing on many used games, and more-or-less impossible to find anymore.
	Detail- upper left flipper area.
	Backward look towards flippers.
	Game play- Rudy about to "gobble up" a ball!
	Ball coming down right ramp to diverter. Note Cliffy's custom stainless-steel ramp protectors added on either side of diverter to protect ramp from diverter blade damage.
	Detail of Trap Door during assembly in restoration. Note rare front support bracket sticking up at front of Trap Door opening in playfield. This unit was rarely installed on Funhouse games and most went out into the field without it. The support bracket helps hold up the front of the Trap Door when it slams shut. Games without this bracket (most of them that were made) will suffer from having the front springsteel flap break off of the Trap Door prematurely- a very difficult and costly repair even if the discontinued replacement parts can be obtained. This game has the rare support bracket- original Williams part. And the Trap Door will no doubt have a long life as a result! Rudy couldn't be more happy about that!
	Pop bumper and plunger lane area. Note the condition of the playfield surrounding the immediate right side of the blue pop bumper (blue area on playfield). NO WEAR in this spot! This spot, in addition to the area in front of the kickout scoop (below blue bumper), are the two most important spots to first look at on any Funhouse game to quickly determine what kind of overall shape the game is in. These are the two spots where playfield wear will show up first, and a quick look at them will tell you what kind of "mileage" is on the machine, what kind of upkeep the game has had, and give a good idea of the overall condition of the game. No signs of wear whatsoever on these two crucial spots on this game- outstanding. There is a bit of light superficial surface wear (but no worn-away artwork) in the plunger lane area to the right of the 3 pop bumpers where the ball leaves the plunger lane gate and travels to the metal ramp. Basically some signs of ball traffic as the balls get a lot of time in this area on all Funhouse games- both from bouncing around the pop bumpers as well as coming out of the shooter lane and going to the metal ramp where they're taken to the top of the playfield. So normal to see some signs of use in this area. A light "trail" from balls can be seen over the white, red, and blue light inserts in the plunger lane in this shot. Some protective Mylar was added over the plunger lane area in this spot to help prevent any future wear.
	Playfield underside view. Note fully cleaned playfield bottom surface- no dust, grease, or dirt to be found on the underside of this playfield. Most used games are black as soot under here, but every square inch of this playfield has been cleaned- top and bottom- you could literally eat off the bottom of this field as it is so clean. Note rebuilt flipper assemblies with brand new flipper rebuild kits installed, as well as brand new flipper coils on all three flipper assemblies. Note under-playfield clear plastic ramp- fully removed, cleaned, and reassembled. Under-playfield ramps in most games are dirt/dust traps and very few pinball dealers in the world will take the time needed to properly remove, clean, and properly overhaul these units. Cleaning a game but leaving the under-playfield ramps dirty will just bring all that d All lamp PC boards have been removed, lamp "inserts" in playfield cleaned, lamp PC boards cleaned, lamps replaced, and connector pins on all PC boards have had their solder reflowed to "beef up" the connections and prevent cracked solder joints, which can cause intermittent operation of lamps- very common problem on most games from about 1986-up.
	Closeup of lower flippers- both fully rebuilt with new flipper rebuild kits and factory original NOS Williams flipper coils.
	Playfield underside view. Top section of under-playfield ramp shown here, as well as fully rebuilt Rudy jaw gears, and Trap Door assembly. Black & white jaw gears for Rudy are genuine original NOS Williams parts purchased in 1997 and installed during our restoration of this game. These are nearly impossible to find anymore, and many used/neglected Funhouse games have broken gears that won't allow Rudy to "talk" very well.
	Detail of Rudy jaw gears mechanism, Trap Door unit, and ramp diverter mechanism- all fully rebuilt!
	Restoration Pictures: Playfield- stripped of parts and mechanisms, cleaned, polished, waxed, and reconditioned/new parts being re-assembled on playfield.
	Under-playfield shot. Mostly stripped of parts, being cleaned, and units being rebuilt and slowly re-installed on playfield.
	"Rudy" being rebuilt on the shop bench. Not as easy or simple as it might look- the whole proper rebuild of Rudy takes about half-a-day's work for a knowledgeable, experienced technician.
	Rudy's jaw gears being installed on the motor drive unit, as it is rebuilt. Gears are factory original NOS Williams parts.
	Whirlwind Tunnel ball entrance scoop being installed. This scoop takes a beating from balls being drilled into it from strong, fast flipper shots, and it's common to see this unit break, or at least come loose and even fall off the underside of the playfield on heavily-used or neglected games. No such problems with this game, but as a preventative measure, we have re-installed this scoop with oversize hex head screws to really secure it well to the bottom of the playfield surface.
	Detail- right slingshot bumper unit being rebuilt/reassembled. Note brand new fender washers installed on top of post screws to help protect plastics mounted on top of the slingshot bumper.
	Detail- stainless steel ball rail guides installed in upper right corner (ball lock) area of playfield. All rails on this game have been refinished to remove ball marks and give a "day one" new look.
Before: After:	Detail- playfield restoration. Edges of Mylar cleaned. Most Mylar will collect dirt around the edges over time which can be very unsightly. We have a special method we use to clean Mylar edges on the games we restore which makes them nearly invisible to normal view. Really makes a difference!
	Detail- lower playfield- flippers area. Restored and ready for parts.
	Detail- upper right corner of playfield. This area, with artwork and text, is rarely seen on Funhouse games as most have gone neglected or incompletely overhauled and as a result, the plastic ramps that cover this area are too dirty or worn to see through. This section is clearly visible through the ramps on this game (see previous pictures). This area had a little bit of playfield wear on it when we received the machine, and we've done some touch-up work and installed some Mylar over this section of the right orbit lane to help protect against future wear/tear, as this loop shot gets a lot of traffic from balls launched from the plunger, and shot up around the "Gangway" loop.
	Playfield- partially reassembled. Most of the "lower level" parts installed- awaiting ramps and related sub-assemblies.
	Wow! Here's something you rarely see anymore- TWO NOS Funhouse ramp units in original unopened Williams factory packaging. These ramps were purchased directly from Williams in 1997 when they were still being made, and installed during our restoration of this game. These are extremely rare parts anymore. Reproductions have been done of both ramps by one aftermarket source on occasion but sold out fast and aren't currently available anymore. Here's the real deal- original Williams parts for this Funhouse restoration! It doesn't get any better than this!

Cabinet/Backbox:

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	Overall view.
	Right side of main cabinet.
	Left side of main cabinet.
	Detail- left side of main cabinet. Note some small superficial scuffs/scratches in the artwork here.
	Front of game, and coin door. Note fully reconditioned coin door, with brand new plastic amber coin slots and reject buttons, as well as new lock with keys. Both plungers have been replaced and rebuilt with brand new plunger rebuild kits, which include new plunger & knob, inner and outer springs, plunger sleeve, and retaining clips.
	Cabinet interior. Note repainted cabinet sides with all hardware having been removed, cleaned, and replaced. Also NOS coin box with metal lid, new ball plungers (left and right) and fully rebuilt coin door with several new parts. Tags added for service/battery change reminders.
	Cabinet interior- right side- power interface box, transformer, etc.
	Backbox- right side. Some small nicks/scratches on outer edges of both backbox sides have been touched up and are not obvious or apparent.
	Backbox- left side.
	Backbox- top. Top side of backbox has been repainted. Note refinished carriage bolts and original warranty sticker still in place.
	Backbox interior and circuit boards. Game still has it's original retaining bolts that secure the backbox in the upright position (original style introduced in the late 1980's). Note also the brand new remote-mount battery holder and fresh Energizer batteries. This unit gets the three "AA" batteries off the valuable MPU board, and relocates them "off-board", preventing any potential damage to the MPU board should the batteries ever be neglected to the point where they burst and leak (common problem in all pinball machines from 1977 to present). Remote-mount unit has quick-disconnect connector to ease in removal of the MPU board should it ever need to be serviced.
	Backbox front- overall view.
	Back side of translite (backglass artwork). Outstanding condition for an original translite. No common scratches or chips that allow light to penetrate all the way through the translite, which is so common on most used games- really nice shape.
	Rear of game. Back of main cabinet has been repainted with new blue paint. Vent grilles were removed, cleaned, and repainted. Old worn manufacturer's decals have been removed. Note new white nylon gliders installed on rear skids for that "like new" look!
	Main cabinet during restoration. Being stripped of parts, and playfield assembly removed after being restored, to allow proper, and complete, cleaning of the cabinet interior before cabinet restoration.
	Documentation & paperwork included. Most, if not all, of the original factory paperwork originally shipped with this machine, has been retained with it over the years, including the game manual, operator's handbook, letters and notes from Williams, spare score/price cards, and even the original Star Tech Journal subscription form! One 2-page letter from Williams is included which talks about Funhouse, it's features, new technology designed into the game, and suggested information for game operators for location setup of the game- very interesting to read. All are included with this game.

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Like all pinballs we sell, this machine also comes complete with instruction/operation manual and schematics, and fully functional coin door with all parts present and working. For our local customers, this game also includes delivery, setup, and a full 30-day warranty on parts and labor, at no additional charge. For out-of-town customers, we offer our 30-day Limited Warranty.

For more details on our work on this particular game, see our restoration information page.

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