Why is there no Simpsons video slot machine?

Sep 16, 2002, 10:48 AM ET16 posts by 11 posters
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Tim Hall

In the gaming industry, the video nickel slot machine is the hottest trend right now. Classic shows including the Munsters, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Honeymooners are themes for these machines.

So I got to thinking: what if the Simpsons were the theme for a video slot machine?

Deposit your money and Flanders would say "Hidy-Ho" or Krusty would say "Who DO You Love or Hi, Kids"

Homer would have the highest point value followed by Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. 5 Homers would earn 5000 points while 5 Maggies would earn 250 points.

Bartman would be wild for most bets.

One bonus round would revolve around Homer's appetite. You can pick chicken (mmmm.....chicken) pork chops (mmmm......pork chops)or even buffalo testicles for bonus points.

Another bonus round centers around ALL of the Simpsons characters featured on the show over the last 13 years. The point range is 1000 for Burns to 1 point for Selma and Patty.

A third bonus round involves Bart and Lisa's prank phone calls to Moe. Pick Al Coholic, Homer Sexual, or I Pee Freely for even more bonus points.

When you do a spin and lose, Homer would yell d'oh or Nelson would go "Ha, Ha!"

When you cash in, Homer would yell "Why, you little...." or Marge could grunt in anger."

I wish I could involve Grandpa or Smithers in this scheme

Ted MennieTim Hall

There's no Simpsons slot machine because it's perceived that it would be marketing gambling to kids.

That GuyTed Mennie

Maybe that's why my ideas for Simpsons brand cigarettes, cattle prods and rat poison were rejected.

"Ted Frank" wrote in message news:am4sir$13q$[email]... > There's no Simpsons slot machine because it's perceived that it would be > marketing gambling to kids.
Art VandelayThat Guy

<<<Maybe that's why my ideas for Simpsons brand cigarettes, cattle prods and rat poison were rejected.>>>

My Square-Pants Tequilla does pretty well.

^^^^^^ "Art is often hailed as the grandest expression of human spirit, but we know now ... that the grandest expression of human spirit is whatever it takes for a man or woman to rush back into a burning building to save more people."

Captain Lance TrousersTed Mennie

On 16 Sep 2002 15:15:39 GMT, [email] (Ted Frank) wrote:

But what about the Simpsons beer mugs and shot glasses that you can buy at the mall?

Can't sleep, clown will eat me... Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
Tim HallTed Mennie

[email] (Ted Frank) wrote in message news:...

The Simpsons is a cartoon, but it is more for adults than for children

Blues PunkTim Hall

"Tim Hall" wrote in message news:[email]...

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Yes we know that, but a surprising number of people (including kids) don't realise this.

Tan CoulTed Mennie

On 16 Sep 2002 15:15:39 GMT, [email] (Ted Frank) wrote:

There are at least two in the UK...

Colin B. "The punkiest monkey that ever popped..."
That GuyTan Coul

"Tan Coul" wrote in message news:[email]...

Sheer anarchy over there.

Tan CoulTed Mennie

On 16 Sep 2002 15:15:39 GMT, [email] (Ted Frank) wrote:

http://members.madasafish.com/~westendbar/homer.htm

Has a guide and small picture of the Honer's Meltdown machine

Colin B. "The punkiest monkey that ever popped..."
JMSinLATan Coul

What kind of machine is that? It looks almost like a pinball machine. I don't think we have anything like that on this side of the pond, at least nowhere I've ever been.

"Tan Coul" wrote in message news:[email]...

Blues PunkJMSinLA

Slot/fruit machines in this country (UK) tend to have way more features than their American counterparts. Lots of flashing lights and *cough* skill games to keep you playing.

-Blues

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David RichardsonTim Hall

"Tim Hall" wrote in message news:[email]...

I have seen Simpsons-themed fruit machines in the past.

Edifolco25David Richardson

I dont think they dont have it cause it would be marketing to kids. Look at the other slots that could be considered marketing to kids. In Atlantic City they've got Popeye slots, Pink Panther, Betty Boob, and some other classic characters i cant remember right now. Maybe Simpsons just isnt "Classic" enough...

That GuyEdifolco25

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"Betty Boob"

Heh heh heh.