I sold this game long ago for the reason stated in the video. As a game it was not easily understood by guests and ultimately no one played it. It even became too deep that if I wasn't making progress deep into the game it wasn't as fun for me. I'm a better player now and this video does make me regret ever selling it. Still one of Stern's best games.
I was going to sell this game after 2 days of playing it/owning it. After watching this tutorial I realized this game is indeed a gem, its going to be bolted to the ground now...THANK YOU!!! AMAZING TUTORIAL!
Hector, thanks for the kind words. I have made these for that reason exactly. There's a lot to enjoy about pinball, but I always find it at its best when you can understand what you're doing. You get to feel the progress and play with a purpose. Sadly not all games are easy to understand out the gate and sometimes they need to be explained to help get the grasp of how to get the most out of a game. ENJOY!
Hector Castrejon the fact that you enjoyed it is all the donation needed. It’s always good to know that it helps someone. That’s why we do what we do. Thanks again and enjoy your Simpsons :)
I could not make it to even 10M so let's see if all what i've learned here will help me get better! This tutorial was great anyway, really well explained (the only thing i did'nt get fully is all the extra ball possibilities) thank you :)
@@Stanassasin Awesome man.. Yea, learning some rules on Simpsons makes ALL the difference. The EBs will come with time... there's a lot of them in there since the game is so deep. Keep at it and you'll keep making progress. Pick a single goal to go for that instead of score sometimes too, I find that helps me understand it and remember the rules over time. Good luck!
@@McSirTuna Thanks! That’s exactly what I’m doing! Focusing on 1 specific goal for several games in order to get the feeling and remember the rules for next time ^^
Your machine has different features than mine. I have no yellow "Otto" bus or Duff's can in the upper right playfield and my backglass screen is all just dot matrix in orange dots- no color images. I've had my machine for about 14 years and got it new at the time. Is this a re-release of this machine or a different version?
Hey Andrew, sorry for the late reply, but my machine has a handful of mods on it over the years i've owned it. The dot matrix has a ColorDMD in it which adds color to the display. The other items were bought from various mod companies / people. Some are better than others. There's a lot of places you can get extras that people make to spice up a game. Thanks for watching.
Did this game always have a color display? I thought it only had a monochrome display like almost every pinball with a dot matrix display. I played it at Center Parcs as a teenager and I’m sure the display was monochrome. However, I played it at a retro event this weekend and I noticed the color display! Also the Comic Book Guy and Bart were replaced by World of Springfield figures of those characters. They also added a World of Springfield Krusty and figures of astronaut Itchy and Scratchy from The Simpsons Movie!
So you’re correct. The color display is an add on called ColorDMD. They’ve gone through and colorized many of the monochrome DMDs of a lot of different displays. It looks great in the Simpsons, they did a great job.
So, I finally got the number one high score at our local pub. At some point balls were shooting out at me at a super fast rate for a super long time. The catch was, each flipper button was operating the opposite flipper so, it as really tough. What is that mode called and how the heck did it happen!?
Moe Cowbell So what happened is that you started the Springfield Mystery Spot. That is done by running through all 10 of the Otto Bus Tour 2x multipliers. Once again, that’s light it with the Light Otto largest at the left pop bumper and then right loop behind homers head. Run through all 10 and you can start Mystery Spot with one more shot to the Otto Loop. MS a 5 ball reverse flipper multi ball. Completing Mystery Spot (getting the Super Jackpot) is one of the 6 Wizard Mode goals. Congrats on the top score!! Next time you’ll be ready for Mystery Spot!
bret buckingham hey Bret, thanks for watching. Www.colordmd.com. They have been making replacement DMDs with colorization for older games for awhile. You’ll have to decide between LED or LCD. LCD would offer the blending effects you see in the video, LED is more traditional and would be a bit brighter. Any choice is great, just personal preference
So, sadly I can't fully answer that as I've never gotten to the final wizard mode myself. But under most circumstances, most games don't end once you complete the main objective. Although, some games actually do (Total Nuclear Annihilation) end when you reach the end. One day I'll get there though.
If you're offering ME a Scared Stiff for my simpsons, i've already sold my simpsons. If you're asking if YOU should make that trade, Kevin is correct, Simpsons offers a LOT more gameplay, but if you're into more simple gameplay and less depth, Scared Stiff is a fun game. Honestly both are good for very different reasons. THANKS!
Great question: So under standard rules you begin with all 3 couch locks ready. After playing the multiball once, you need to qualify your locks for any future multiball. On the upper play field there are 2 targets for LIGHT and LOCK, hitting these will qualify your locks. The rules to qualify locks gets tougher with each following multiball. Good luck and thanks for asking!
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I just bought this pin and I’ll be watching a LOT of this video. 😮💨 First thing I bought was the color DMD & Duff can. 😅🤙
I sold this game long ago for the reason stated in the video. As a game it was not easily understood by guests and ultimately no one played it. It even became too deep that if I wasn't making progress deep into the game it wasn't as fun for me. I'm a better player now and this video does make me regret ever selling it. Still one of Stern's best games.
This was excellent! Thank you.
This was fantastic! I wish every tutorial were this good.
Thanks for making this tutorial! This is one of my all time favorite games! Tuna makes some of the best pinball tutorials!
You are awesome at explaining things, thank you so much!
This is by far the best video on this game. Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Unbelievable job, as always! Picking mine up tomorrow morning and I'm going to be able to hit the ground running. Woohoo!
Congrats on the pickup! Good time to have something new to play.
This is an awesome tutorial, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks man loved it!
The best tutorials! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Appreciate the kind words
Awesome! Thank you for this video 🤟
I was going to sell this game after 2 days of playing it/owning it. After watching this tutorial I realized this game is indeed a gem, its going to be bolted to the ground now...THANK YOU!!! AMAZING TUTORIAL!
Hector, thanks for the kind words. I have made these for that reason exactly. There's a lot to enjoy about pinball, but I always find it at its best when you can understand what you're doing. You get to feel the progress and play with a purpose. Sadly not all games are easy to understand out the gate and sometimes they need to be explained to help get the grasp of how to get the most out of a game. ENJOY!
@@McSirTuna Amazing. Loved it. How can I donate for this tutorial?
Hector Castrejon the fact that you enjoyed it is all the donation needed. It’s always good to know that it helps someone. That’s why we do what we do.
Thanks again and enjoy your Simpsons :)
Jump on his stream tonight and donate some bits! 8 pm Eastern: www.twitch.tv/buffalopinball
@@McSirTuna Even more reason now to donate! You rock my friend
I could not make it to even 10M so let's see if all what i've learned here will help me get better! This tutorial was great anyway, really well explained (the only thing i did'nt get fully is all the extra ball possibilities) thank you :)
You can do it!
@@BuffaloPinball 22 Millions yesterday, I’m getting better ahaha
@@Stanassasin Awesome man.. Yea, learning some rules on Simpsons makes ALL the difference. The EBs will come with time... there's a lot of them in there since the game is so deep. Keep at it and you'll keep making progress. Pick a single goal to go for that instead of score sometimes too, I find that helps me understand it and remember the rules over time. Good luck!
@@McSirTuna Thanks! That’s exactly what I’m doing! Focusing on 1 specific goal for several games in order to get the feeling and remember the rules for next time ^^
Your machine has different features than mine. I have no yellow "Otto" bus or Duff's can in the upper right playfield and my backglass screen is all just dot matrix in orange dots- no color images. I've had my machine for about 14 years and got it new at the time. Is this a re-release of this machine or a different version?
Hey Andrew, sorry for the late reply, but my machine has a handful of mods on it over the years i've owned it. The dot matrix has a ColorDMD in it which adds color to the display. The other items were bought from various mod companies / people. Some are better than others. There's a lot of places you can get extras that people make to spice up a game. Thanks for watching.
Did this game always have a color display? I thought it only had a monochrome display like almost every pinball with a dot matrix display. I played it at Center Parcs as a teenager and I’m sure the display was monochrome. However, I played it at a retro event this weekend and I noticed the color display! Also the Comic Book Guy and Bart were replaced by World of Springfield figures of those characters. They also added a World of Springfield Krusty and figures of astronaut Itchy and Scratchy from The Simpsons Movie!
So you’re correct. The color display is an add on called ColorDMD. They’ve gone through and colorized many of the monochrome DMDs of a lot of different displays. It looks great in the Simpsons, they did a great job.
So, I finally got the number one high score at our local pub. At some point balls were shooting out at me at a super fast rate for a super long time. The catch was, each flipper button was operating the opposite flipper so, it as really tough. What is that mode called and how the heck did it happen!?
Moe Cowbell So what happened is that you started the Springfield Mystery Spot. That is done by running through all 10 of the Otto Bus Tour 2x multipliers. Once again, that’s light it with the Light Otto largest at the left pop bumper and then right loop behind homers head. Run through all 10 and you can start Mystery Spot with one more shot to the Otto Loop. MS a 5 ball reverse flipper multi ball. Completing Mystery Spot (getting the Super Jackpot) is one of the 6 Wizard Mode goals. Congrats on the top score!! Next time you’ll be ready for Mystery Spot!
Thanks for this!!
where can I get the updated screen. I still have the orange and black led? any help would be appreciated!
bret buckingham hey Bret, thanks for watching. Www.colordmd.com. They have been making replacement DMDs with colorization for older games for awhile. You’ll have to decide between LED or LCD. LCD would offer the blending effects you see in the video, LED is more traditional and would be a bit brighter. Any choice is great, just personal preference
@@McSirTuna thanks for the reply !ll be looking into it. thanks again
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14:39 is my favorite so i put this time stamp here for future me so he can get to his favorite part your welcome future me
Is there an ending to this game like once you complete all the modes dose it say congratulations you win?
So, sadly I can't fully answer that as I've never gotten to the final wizard mode myself. But under most circumstances, most games don't end once you complete the main objective. Although, some games actually do (Total Nuclear Annihilation) end when you reach the end. One day I'll get there though.
Would you trade a nice Scared Stiff for one?
Scared Stiff is fun and really funny but pretty easy to get through. Simpsons offers a lot more to do in the long run but isn't as fun to shoot IMO.
If you're offering ME a Scared Stiff for my simpsons, i've already sold my simpsons. If you're asking if YOU should make that trade, Kevin is correct, Simpsons offers a LOT more gameplay, but if you're into more simple gameplay and less depth, Scared Stiff is a fun game. Honestly both are good for very different reasons. THANKS!
How did you get it to work with a full color LCD screen
It's a mod available for most DMD-based pinball machine from Color DMD: www.colordmd.com/
Which is better? Tspp or lord of the rings?
I don't understand why Homer implores me to "Nail that clown!" when the TV mode is already lit; nor am I in Krusty's Last Stand.
If you go in the left inlane it will activate 3x scoring for krusty's, and then 4x scoring if you hit him and go back to the left inlane.
So... After you get a multiball run, I dont understand how to reset the couch so you can do another multiball run?
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Great question: So under standard rules you begin with all 3 couch locks ready. After playing the multiball once, you need to qualify your locks for any future multiball. On the upper play field there are 2 targets for LIGHT and LOCK, hitting these will qualify your locks. The rules to qualify locks gets tougher with each following multiball. Good luck and thanks for asking!