History Pinball / FamilyGuy

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[[caption-width-right:350:The Griffins, reimagined.]]
->''"You should warn somebody before you do that. I had my mouth open and everything!"''
-->-- '''Donkey'''

A few months after ''Family Guy'' came out, Stern Pinball released ''Shrek'', based on the [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} first three films]] in the series. It was a rethemed version of ''Family Guy'', allowing Stern to [[LighterAndSofter sell the same game to a wider audience]], particularly in Europe (where ''Family Guy'' was not as popular).

In terms of gameplay, ''Shrek'' and ''Family Guy'' are exactly the same -- the changes were to the artwork, sound effects, and jokes. Some owners have even installed ''Shrek'' game [=ROMs=] into their ''Family Guy'' machines to get two titles in the same cabinet ([[{{Troll}} or to mess with unsuspecting players]]).

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!!The ''Shrek'' pinball demonstrates the following tropes:
* NotQuiteStarring: The game uses soundalikes for Mike Myers, Creator/EddieMurphy, and the other voice actors from the original films.
* RageAgainstTheReflection: The trope is alluded to with Prince Charming's playfield target, a mirror mounted on a pillar that the player hits with the ball.
* SecondaryAdaptation: The game adapts elements from ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'', ''WesternAnimation/Shrek2'', and ''WesternAnimation/ShrekTheThird'', all of which are based on the 1990 children's book ''Literature/{{Shrek}}''.
* SpellingBonus: On the main playfield, spelling BABY repeatedly starts Baby Multiball, while spelling PINBALL enables Donkey's pinball machine. Donkey's pinball has FIONA, [-(Gingerbread)-] MAN, SHREK, PUSS, and CHARM [-(Prince Charming)-].
* VillainDecay: Prince Charming, who was already a pretty ineffectual villain in the movies, is counted alongside the protagonists of the series here.
* WizardMode: Aside from name changes, all of the Wizard Modes are the same as those of ''Family Guy'':
** The sub-Wizard Modes "TV Wizard" and "Stewie Multiball" have been renamed to "Swamp Wizard" and "Donkey Multiball".
** The main Wizard Mode, "Sperm Attack", becomes the age-appropriate "Far Far Away".
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In terms of gameplay, ''Shrek'' and ''Family Guy'' are exactly the same -- the changes were to the artwork, sound effects, and jokes. Some owners have even installed ''Shrek'' game [=ROMs=] into their ''Family Guy'' machines to get two titles in the same cabinet (or to mess with unsuspecting players).

->'"You should warn somebody before you do that. I had my mouth open and everything!"''

-->-- '''Stewie Griffin''

''Family Guy'' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Creator/PatLawlor, programmed by Creator/KeithJohnson, and released by Creator/SternPinball in 2007.

->'''Stewie:''' "Victory shall be mine!"

Based on [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy the popular animated show]] by Creator/SethMacFarlane, the ''Family Guy'' pinball takes players through the memorable misadventures of the [[DysfunctionalFamily dysfunctional Griffin family.]] Fight the crazy monkey in Chris' closet, help Stewie start a Sexy Party, hit Brian's beer can to bring about Happy Hour, and get Peter into a Chicken Fight over a coupon. As you progress, Stewie will get to play his own mini-pinball machine, all part of his plan to take over the world -- starting with ''your'' table. The gameplay is accompanied by numerous voice clips from the show, supplemented with additional dialog by Seth [=MacFarlane=].

* AdjustableCensorship: The game's content levels can be set from "Adult", "Moderate", and "Family." The setting affects the voice clips and animations featured, and alternate labels can be applied to the playfield elements to match. However, even the mildest "Family" level will include some [[ToiletHumor fart jokes.]]
* AssShove: The match sequence involves Brian blowing and popping a bubble-gum bubble from his rear.
* ButtMonkey: Meg, as usual.
-->'''Stewie:''' "I never thought I'd see Meg ''worth'' something."
* DialogDuringGameplay: '''LOTS.''' Numerous playthroughs are needed to hear all of the voice clips.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Hitting the Death drop-down target shows Death getting hit in the face with a pinball.

* DoubleEntendre: It wouldn't be ''Family Guy'' without it.
-->'''Quagmire:''' "You must be a flipper, 'cause you can smack my balls around any time!"

* FatIdiot: Chris and Peter. Doubly so during "Lard Multiball", when Peter grows to grotesque size.

* TheGrimReaper
* ManiacMonkeys: The Evil Monkey in Chris' closet. Hit him repeatedly to start "Crazy Chris" mode.
* MythologyGag: The animations in "Sexy Party" have a small resemblance to the "Dance Party" gofers in ''Pinball/NoGoodGofers''.
* RayGun: Stewie zaps the letters in PINBALL with one.

* ShowWithinAShow: Stewie's pinball.
* SignatureStyle: More than two flippers (five, if you count Stewie's table), a mini-playfield, and dual inlanes for the left flipper.

* TakeThatAudience: Numerous. In just one example, if the player drains during Happy Hour:

* ToiletHumor: True to the TV show, there's lots of it.
-->'''Peter:''' "Milk, milk, lemonade -- around the corner fudge is made!"
* VideoMode: "Chicken Fight", where Peter fights a man in a chicken suit. The player helps Peter land punches by making key shots on the play field.
* VomitIndiscretionShot: "Ipecac Contest", and how.

[[caption-width-right:350:The Griffins, reimagined]]

->'''Donkey:''' "You should warn somebody before you do that. I had my mouth open and everything!"

A few months after ''Family Guy'' came out, Stern Pinball released ''Shrek'', based on the [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} first three films]] in the series. It was a rethemed version of ''Family Guy'', allowing Stern to [[LighterAndSofter sell the same game to a wider audience,]] particularly in Europe (where ''Family Guy'' was not as popular).

In terms of gameplay, ''Shrek'' and ''Family Guy'' are exactly the same -- the changes were to the artwork, sound effects, and jokes. Some owners have even installed ''Shrek'' game [=ROMs=] into their ''Family Guy'' machines to get two titles in the same cabinet (or to [[MindScrew mess with unsuspecting players]]).

* NotQuiteStarring: The substitute voice actors for Mike Myers, Creator/EddieMurphy, and the other actors.
* RageAgainstTheReflection: Prince Charming's playfield target, which consists of his mirror mounted on a pillar (formerly the ''Family Guy'' beer can).

* VillainDecay: Prince Charming, who was already a pretty ineffectual villain in the movies, practically becomes one of the heroes here.

* DevelopmentHell[=/=]WagTheDirector: According to sound developer Jeff Powell, ''Shrek'' was originally envisioned as a quick and inexpensive two-month project. Unfortunately, due to contractual requirements from the actors and licensing issues with Music/SmashMouth,[[note]]The actors all had to give final approval for their sound-alikes, and Smash Mouth insisted that the game use their original recording of "All Star" instead of a cover version[[/note]] it ended up ballooning to double the schedule and nearly triple the budget.
* LighterAndSofter

* PaletteSwap and RecycledSet

* RealSongThemeTune: The game includes the first verse of "All Star" by Music/SmashMouth.

* FreudWasRight: Invoked; shooting the Super Jackpot lane shows Peter driving a phallic-shaped car into a tunnel.

* TakeThatPlayer: Numerous. In just one example, if the player drains during Happy Hour:

* ButtMonkey: Meg.

''Family Guy'' is a PhysicalPinballTable designed by Creator/PatLawlor and released by Creator/SternPinball in 2007.

A modified version of this game appeared on Creator/{{ABC}} Television's ''Good Morning America'' on January 18, 2008, as part of a segment commemorating the 60th Anniversary of {{Pinball}}.[[note]]More accurately, the 60th Anniversary of the electro-mechanical flipper, as debuted on Creator/{{Gottlieb}}'s ''Humpty Dumpty''[[/note]] The TV Modes were replaced with GMA segments, and the Griffins were swapped out with photos of the show's hosts. The "Good Morning America" pinball machine currently resides in the Green Room of ABC's New York City studio.

A modified version of this game appeared on ABC Television's ''Good Morning America'' on January 18, 2008, as part of a segment commemorating the 60th Anniversary of {{Pinball}}.[[note]]More accurately, the 60th Anniversary of the electro-mechanical flipper, as debuted on Creator/{{Gottlieb}}'s ''Humpty Dumpty''[[/note]] The TV Modes were replaced with GMA segments, and the Griffins were swapped out with photos of the show's hosts. The "Good Morning America" pinball machine currently resides in the Green Room of ABC's New York City studio.

* ManiacMonkeys: The Evil Monkey in Chris' closet. Hit him repeatedly to start "Evil Chris" mode.

* VideoMode: "Chicken Fight", where Peter fights a man in a chicken suit. The player helps Peter land punches by making key shots on the playfield.

* TheOtherDarrin: The substitute voice actors for Mike Myers, Creator/EddieMurphy, and the other actors.

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