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The Simpsons: Tapped Out

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Scammer & Z-Dog vending machine from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Mobile city-builder The Simpsons: Tapped Out features this Scammer & Z-Dog vending machine, originally seen in the Season 16 episode “The Heartbroke Kid.” In addition to being filled with sugary drinks and snacks, the machine cycles through a few different visuals featuring the duo. It’s like Scammer always says, “Don’t flava-hate, participate!”

Scammer & Z-Dog vending machine from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Scammer & Z-Dog vending machine from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Here’s another look at the vending machine in the build menu, sandwiched between some, uh, questionable options. Springfield zoning remains extremely permissive.

Scammer & Z-Dog vending machine from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Oh, and there’s also a vending machine outside Tapped Out’s truck stop diner!

Truck stop soda machine from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

The Simpsons: Tapped Out went offline in 2025, but I was still able to grab these screenshots thanks to Project Springfield, an incredible private server and preservation project keeping this game alive.

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The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield

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The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield

Your first instinct after loading up The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield might be to visit Moe’s Tavern or the Kwik-E-Mart, but I encourage you to buzz on over to the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and bask in the glow of this Buzz Cola vending machine instead!