The Simpsons (pinball)

It is based on the animated sitcom The Simpsons and features many elements from the series, such as character voices and music.

[1][2] The pop bumpers are styled as nuclear reactor cooling towers and several characters from the show function as targets.

[4][5] It was licensed by Fox Broadcasting Company and produced in Data East's factory in Melrose Park, Illinois.

[1] According to an article in Chicago Sun-Times, the producers took advice from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening while developing the game.

[1] On November 9, 1990, Data East executive vice-president Gary Stern described the game to the press as "fun – a whole package ... voices, music, artwork, great ramps.

[2] Tom Henry of The Tampa Tribune wrote in 1991 that pinball games became popular again because they started emphasizing themes: "The artwork, targets and sounds work together to create a story, manufacturers say.