Setup & Notes

The kids were pleased.
 

Ready to roll...
 

Music is great.  Exciting and faithful to the Simpson's soundtrack Multiball tunes are very well done, "couch multiball" my personal favorite.

Voice samples are kind of grainy.  Humor is pretty good, had me chuckling at times.

Rule set is fantastic.  Best I've seen.  Overlapping modes increase the game's depth tremendously.

Software in general is VERY well done, obviously well-thought-out and complete.

Diagnostics in particular are so deep, the only way they could improve it would be to pack a technician with the machine to stand there and fix problems for you!

Backglass lighting is too concentrated in one strip due to fluorescent tube (I'll be working on a solution)

Playfield is a joy to behold; well-lit and great lighting effects before, during, and after play.  The amber ramps look wonderful.

Gizmos on playfield are fun and work well.  The 3-ball couch is a great tie-in to the show.  The upper playfield is really fun to play.

Simulated knocker is no good.  It may be "digitally mastered" but it just sounds bad.  I ordered the real knocker and installed it; see diagram here.

Certain modes in the game are fantastic..."Springfield Mystery Spot" is a particular stand-out.

Documentation is very complete and fun to read.  Nicely done.