History Pinball / MonsterBash

-->'''Wolf Man:''' "Yeah, brother!"

* BigBallOfViolence: The lane to the Mosh Pit is a violent white cloud with fists and stars popping out of it.

** Most of the Concert Halls you can visit.

* BigNo: The Bride of Frankenstein does one when "Ball and Chain" is activated.

* HenpeckedHusband: Implied with the Bride of Frankenstein, whose mode is called "Ball & Chain".

* LighterAndSofter: WordOfGod is that the ''Bash'' team felt the Universal Monsters weren't scary enough in TheNineties for a serious treatment, opting for the "rock tour" theme instead due to RuleOfFunny.

* MetalScream: The song that plays during both the "Monster Mosh Pit" sequence and as well as the previously mentioned match sequence has something that at least remotely resembles one (You'll know it when you hear it).

* InterspeciesRomance: Done with the Creature From the Black Lagoon.

* AssistCharacter: The Phantom Flip, which works the flippers automatically if the player doesn't touch the controls.

* TorchesAndPitchforks: Used by the audience on the backglass, along with weed-whackers, hedge trimmers, and other unconventional implements..

* TheCameo: [[Creator/ElviraMistressOfTheDark Elvira]] and ComicBook/WonderWoman can be seen on the backglass, off to the far right.

** One of the rock venues is the "Cow Palace".

** Most of the rock venues you can visit.

* SpellingBonus: Spell D-I-G to increase the bonus multiplier, and D-R-A-C-U-L-A to start "Drac Attack" mode.

''Monster Bash'' was only a modest success for Williams, but is frequently praised by pinheads for being an overlooked classic. The gameplay is approachable for beginners while being deep enough for experts, the playfield is loaded with fun gimmicks, the beautiful graphics and funny sound effects keep players engaged, and the lighthearted theme makes it suitable for any location.

* TimedMission: All of the monsters' modes have time limits; completing them rewards the character's instrument.

* ShoutOut: The lane to the Creature's saucer includes a translucent panel with a small Gill Man figure underneath it, similar to the "hologram" effect from ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon''.

* TorchesAndPitchforks: Used by the audience on the backglass.

-->'''Lyman:''' "Oh my god, that is the ''ugliest'' drain I've ever seen!"

-->'''Bride of Frankenstein:''' "Somebody stop me!"

** The Wizard Mode is "Monsters of Rock," which is enabled after completing all six monsters' modes so they have their instruments. Shoot the playfield scoop to get a bonus for each instrument collected, then start a four-ball multiball with each monster being worth four million points. Make all of the monsters' shots (or shoot the Mosh Pit) to get the Monsters of Rock jackpot.

* PullingThemselvesTogether: The player must reassemble Frankenstein's Monster to get him off his slab.

->'''Mad Scientist:''' "Get ready when I flip the switch!"

* TheCameo: [[ElviraMistressOfTheDark Elvira]] and WonderWoman can be seen on the backglass, off to the far right.

[[caption-width-right:350:"You have the reason, you have the right, to mosh with the monsters and stage dive tonight!"]]

* SpellingBonus: Spell D-R-A-C-U-L-A to start "Drac Attack" mode.

* MonsterMash[=/=]PuttingTheBandBackTogether: The theme of the game.
* ShoutOut: The lane to the Creature's saucer includes a translucent panel with a small Gill Man figure underneath it, similar to the "hologram" effect from ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon''.
* VampireVords: Dracula speaks like this.

The goal of the game is to get together the Monsters of Rock, a band made up of six UniversalHorror creatures: Count Dracula (guitar), the Mummy (bass), Frankenstein's Monster (keyboard), the Bride of Frankenstein (vocals), the Wolf Man (drums), and Gill Man (from ''Creature from the Black Lagoon,'' on sax). Travel the globe to gather the various monsters, help them get their assorted instruments, then put on the show of the centuries. Activate the Phantom Flip and let the the game make shots for you, then run through all seven tracks on the CD while the mob works itself into a riot.

* ShoutOut: The lane to the Creature's saucer includes a translucent panel with a small Gill Man figure underneath it, similar to the "hologram" effect from ''Pinball/TheCreatureFromTheBlackLagoon''.