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The Simpsons Pinball Party

gameactive53 mentionsFirst seen Oct 14, 2007Last seen Dec 2, 2025

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The Simpsons Pinball Party is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Stop the Monorail mode requires repeatedly hitting the monorail shot and returning to hit another main shot

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    The Simpsons Pinball Party has an upper playfield with dedicated flippers accessed through garage or treehouse shots

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    Flippers in Mystery Spot mode are reversed, requiring players to cross their arms to properly control the ball

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    The couch lock multiball is the main multiball in Simpsons Pinball Party, requiring three balls to be locked on the couch

Recent Mentions (53)

  • Stern pinball machine designed by Joe Balzer; subject of this episode's review; Jason's first major acquisition requiring 5-hour drive to Chicago.

    Episode 5: The Pinball Party NetworkSep 20, 2022
  • Referenced as evolved design from South Park era; used as comparison point for rule depth

    Episode 81 - Die on this Hill: South ParkMay 5, 2025
  • Stern game featuring couch ball lock themed to TV show opening sequence; balls sit on couch as if cast piling in; ranked #9 for thematic integration

    SDTM: a pinball show Episode 18: Top 10 Ball LocksMay 22, 2017
  • Referenced for three-ball simultaneous drop mechanic similar to Beetlejuice's multi-ball lock system

    Beetlejuice by Spooky Pinball: Fomometer goes to 11. Ranted from Raccoon City Arcade.Nov 15, 2025
  • Seller asking $3,800 for player's condition, considered a steal, Drew attempted to lowball to $3,000

    Two Fisting and Talking Smack!Apr 23, 2019
  • Classic machine that drew Jared into pinball hobby in 2007

    PinballOZwide Podcast - Episode: 1 Where it all began and more!

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Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    Completing Mystery Spot mode is one of six required tasks for the ultimate wizard mode

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    Homer's Day mode requires hitting pop bumper (work), Moe's Tavern (bar), garage (home), and couch (end of day) in sequence

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    Daredevil Mania mode requires accumulating five million points through ramps, loops, and targets

    Source: Joel EngelberthThe Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    A cherry home-use-only Simpsons Pinball Party sold for $9,250

    Source: LoserKid PinballThis Month's Pinball Market June 2025
  • Feb 14, 2025
  • Referenced as example of deep rule set game, compared favorably to Jurassic Park by Drew

    Episode 32: Multitasking at the Urinal and Some Pinball StuffOct 30, 2019
  • Mentioned as table the host hasn't played; referenced during casual chat about upcoming tables

    Pinball FX3 vs. Visual PinballNov 3, 2019
  • Available as V-Pin through VP Universe; host recommends quality; playable with proper sound card setup

    No Good Gofers (For Real: Williams 1997)Jul 8, 2021
  • Referenced as comparison point for original vs unoriginal mechanics

    Glenn's Toy StoryJun 13, 2022
  • Stern pinball machine; subject of extended wizard mode stream; classic licensed game with Simpsons IP

    The Simpsons Pinball Party - Super Duper Mega Extreme Wizard Mode AchievedApr 6, 2020
  • Machine in flipper frenzy tournament where Tim Dan Lee lost by going from $2M to $1.5M by going for Itchy and Scratchy multiball and draining down the middle

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 25: 1-Year Anniversary Special with Raymond DavidsonApr 4, 2022
  • 2003 machine at Nickel Mania where Mrs. J holds #1 ranking (24 million) via Pindigo

    Pinball Pursuit - How We Got HookedMar 30, 2025
  • Referenced as extremely difficult game; Dustin scored 185 million, which Manu finds impressive

    Alien (PinballBrothers 2020)Oct 12, 2022
  • Stern Pinball machine from 2003, designed by Joe Balser and Keith P. Jeff Johnson, software by Dwight Sullivan and Jim Sullivan; 5,900 units produced

    The Simpson's Pinball Party (Stern 2003)Apr 12, 2023
  • Game that overshadowed Ripley's Believe It or Not in community perception and play time

    Flipstream vs. mpt3k: Ripley's Duel!Nov 24, 2021
  • Machine George currently owns and is considering getting rid of

    Stern X-Men LE (Magneto) Part 1Jul 27, 2019
  • Compared against Spider-Man Vault; chosen by one host for gameplay depth despite theme preference

    SDTM Episode 40: This Or That? (JJP POTC or Dialed In!)Nov 8, 2017
  • #4 ranked game; features upper playfield with two flippers and pass-through shot starter for modes

    SDTM Episode 43: Top 10 Pinball Upper PlayfieldsDec 6, 2017
  • Matt's favorite machine; praised for depth, family appeal, and challenging wizard mode

    SDTM: a pinball show Episode 13: Collector Interview with Mike and Matt from St. LouisApr 21, 2017
  • Discussed as potential future Stern vault release by community members

    Stream 659: Stern LOTR (2003)Aug 10, 2023
  • 2003 pinball machine; Jeff Johnson-coded game with good depth; compared favorably to LOTR but less preferred

    SDTM Episode 83: A Very Greg & Zach Pinball ChristmasDec 24, 2018
  • Keith/Jeff Johnson coded game; praised for depth and aesthetic appeal; compared against LOTR; features multiple wizard modes considered nearly impossible to achieve

    SDTM: a pinball show Episode 27: This or That? (Dialed In vs Star Wars and more)Jul 25, 2017
  • Stern game referenced as design inspiration/comparison for Pirates' stackable modes and multi-ball ruleset

    SDTM Episode 52: Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball Machine Review - Deluxe Edition Part 2Mar 5, 2018
  • #7 wizard mode (Alien Invasion); ball-juggling mechanic; three-ball progression up to five

    SDTM Episode 56: Top 10 Pinball Wizard ModesApr 10, 2018
  • Pinball machine available at 1UP; Ralph identified it as one of his favorites at the venue

    Arcades are still ALIVE ... And they serve BEER - 1up Denver, COJan 10, 2019
  • Pinball machine themed around The Simpsons cartoon franchise, recommended by Retro Ralph as 'amazing'

    Retro Ralph on Location in Las Vegas - Pinball Hall of Fame!Nov 4, 2019
  • Sam Stern early 2000s title ranked #5; features couch, garage, power plant, character zones, Homer's head mechanics

    SDTM Episode 79: TOP 10 Pinball Worlds Under GlassNov 15, 2018
  • Game that Escher recently completed; features Scratchy's Revenge mode as gating mechanism; difficult wizard mode

    Stream 514: Godzilla (Stern) LEJan 11, 2022
  • Stern-manufactured Simpsons pinball game, described as more fun than Data East version

    The Simpsons (Data East1990) 06/17/15Jun 22, 2015
  • Pinball machine at DeadFlip; referred to as 'Daddy Eats' in shorthand

    Day 4 ROAD SHOW Battle!!! She's all patched up! - 1 / 2Feb 19, 2015
  • WPC-era pinball machine from Stern; featured machine for this stream; modified with color DMD; has flipper angle issues; running code version 5.0

    "Don't have a cow, man!" | Simpsons Pinball Party ! Aug 2, 2017Sep 5, 2017
  • Pinball machine subject to strong negative criticism from Jack Danger in stream opening

    TRON LEGACY (Stern 2011) 07/03/15Jul 17, 2015
  • Pinball reference game used by Lin Manuelian to learn rules and gameplay mechanics during Pinballistic development

    Building Custom Pinball Machines with Lin ManuelianDec 2, 2025
  • Pinball machine; Ralph's second game at Electric Bat tournament, placed first

    Episode 17: "I Can't Believe This Happened! My Epic Pinball Tournament Comeback"Nov 13, 2024
  • Pinball machine used in PAPA 10 A Division championship finals

    Top of the WorldOct 14, 2007
  • Modern tournament machine at Biar 2016

    TORNEO DE PINBALL DE BIAR 2016Nov 30, 2016
  • Stern pinball game with comprehensive rules by Keith Johnson

    Stern Bullish Despite Lay-offsOct 30, 2008
  • Stern pinball title; rumored for FarSight's next Kickstarter-funded digital recreation

    Stern & Farsight in Partnership DealSep 26, 2015
  • 2003 Stern title; retailed $3,695 new; now sells refurbished for ~$6,000

    PINBALL POPULARITY: CLASSIC vs. CURRENT POP CULTURE THEMESFeb 17, 2017
  • Stern Pinball machine featured at Mega Play

    MEGA PLAYApr 25, 2017
  • Stern pinball machine in fourth machine bank at Fort Worth location

    CIDERCADE FORT WORTHApr 11, 2023
  • League event #5 in September at Bill's Pizza Pub North

    CHICAGO AREA PINBALL LEAGUE: SUMMER 2016Nov 2, 2016
  • Data East pinball game from 2000; complex ruleset with six-task wizard mode; features mode stacking, TV-based story modes, and couch lock multiball mechanic

    The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)Aug 3, 2025
  • Dream license target named by Bobby King; owned by Disney; FarSight actively negotiating with Disney despite acknowledged difficulty

    Bobby King InterviewSep 11, 2014
  • Community repeatedly requests this; hosts explain it will likely be released through Stern's app instead of TPA

    BackRoom: What a Mother BuckerJan 27, 2016
  • Up 7%; cherry home-use copy sold for $9,250

    This Month's Pinball Market June 2025Jun 4, 2025
  • Classic pinball game, cited as Jeff Teolis's favorite

    Episode 362: Pinball in the mediaMay 13, 2023
  • Classic pinball game; Jeff Teolis playing extensively during COVID; Raymond Davidson (top player globally) familiar with the game; couch multiball strategy vs. deeper mode play discussion.

    Episode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!Aug 26, 2020
  • One of Jessy's all-time favorite games with deep rule complexity; competitive meta restricts play to limited paths; differs from home casual play approach

    Episode 282: Jessy JayOct 4, 2020
  • Referenced for playfield design similarities (standups and couch placement)

    I'M BACK BABY! thx for the love...up all nite but lets talk #beetlejuice #pinball @SpookyPinballNov 24, 2025
  • Williams pinball machine with deep ruleset, favorite of both Nick and Jeff, elevated Nick's competitive play from B to A level

    Episode 261: Now and ZenJun 3, 2020
  • Complex rule set pinball game; Davidson has completed super-duper wizard mode multiple times; hosts consider it 'masterpiece'

    Episode 60: Raymond Davidson, IFPA 14 ChampJul 25, 2017