# The Simpsons

The "Simpsons" pinball machine by Data East, released in 1990, is based on the popular TV series and captures the show's early charm. Designed by Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula, with artwork by Kevin O'Connor and Margaret Hudson, the game features sound and music by Brian Schmidt. It includes characters and elements from the first two seasons of "The Simpsons," such as Homer, Bart, and the nuclear plant bumpers​.

## Manufacturer
[Data East USA Inc.](/manufacturers/data-east-usa-inc)

## Production
1990

## Design team
- Design: [Ed Cebula](/people/ed-cebula)
- Art: [Kevin O'Connor](/people/kevin-oconnor)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Mechanics: [John Lund](/people/john-lund)
- Design: [Joe Kaminkow](/people/joe-kaminkow)
- Art: [Margaret Hudson](/people/margaret-hudson)
- Music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Mechanics: [Ed Cebula](/people/ed-cebula)
- Sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)

## Ratings
Fun score: 25 (1 ratings)

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