Difference between revisions of "Funhouse"
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| − | [ | + | [http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=966 Funhouse entry at ipdb.org] |
| − | [ | + | [http://www.ipdb.org/rulesheets/966/funhouse.htm Funhouse Playing Tips and Rule Sheet] |
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| − | + | [http://tiltwarning.com/blog/games-of-the-week/funhouse/ Funhouse strategy video from PAPA] | |
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| + | = Game-Specific Issues = | ||
'''Upgrading to L-9 ROMs''' | '''Upgrading to L-9 ROMs''' | ||
The latest version of the Funhouse game ROM is L-9. With this version the game ROM has increased to a 2M ROM from a 1M ROM. A jumper on the WPC board must be moved to use the larger ROM. The jumper at W2 must be removed and a jumper at W1 must be added. This is a somewhat simple board repair but if you do not have board soldering experience any [[Pinball_Board_Repair_Services |pinball tech]] can make this modification. A detailed explanation of this process can be found at [http://www.pinballroms.com/documents/rejumpering_wpc_cpu.htm John Wart's pinball website.] as well as [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rec.games.pinball/9KbjWNRPFEs/discussion a discussion at rec.games.pinball.] | The latest version of the Funhouse game ROM is L-9. With this version the game ROM has increased to a 2M ROM from a 1M ROM. A jumper on the WPC board must be moved to use the larger ROM. The jumper at W2 must be removed and a jumper at W1 must be added. This is a somewhat simple board repair but if you do not have board soldering experience any [[Pinball_Board_Repair_Services |pinball tech]] can make this modification. A detailed explanation of this process can be found at [http://www.pinballroms.com/documents/rejumpering_wpc_cpu.htm John Wart's pinball website.] as well as [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rec.games.pinball/9KbjWNRPFEs/discussion a discussion at rec.games.pinball.] | ||
'''Servicing Funhouse and Roadshow Heads''' | '''Servicing Funhouse and Roadshow Heads''' | ||
| − | Full of tricky, but now-available | + | Full of tricky, but now-available parts, these heads are straightforward to service. There still seems to be an issue with poorly-made jaw gears that fracture early in service. |
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Revision as of 20:25, 6 June 2011
| Manufacturer | System | Year | Model | Produced |
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| Williams | WPC-Alphanumeric | 1989 | 50003 | 10,750 |
Funhouse Playing Tips and Rule Sheet
Funhouse strategy video from PAPA
Game-Specific Issues
Upgrading to L-9 ROMs The latest version of the Funhouse game ROM is L-9. With this version the game ROM has increased to a 2M ROM from a 1M ROM. A jumper on the WPC board must be moved to use the larger ROM. The jumper at W2 must be removed and a jumper at W1 must be added. This is a somewhat simple board repair but if you do not have board soldering experience any pinball tech can make this modification. A detailed explanation of this process can be found at John Wart's pinball website. as well as a discussion at rec.games.pinball.
Servicing Funhouse and Roadshow Heads Full of tricky, but now-available parts, these heads are straightforward to service. There still seems to be an issue with poorly-made jaw gears that fracture early in service.