History Pinball / SharkeysShootout

* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''.

This game got its start as ''Golden Cue,'' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after a set of objectives were met, giving beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never finished, as Sega Pinball closed its doors and was reformed into Stern Pinball. During the transition, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox game design into a more conventional pinball table.

This game got its start as '''''Golden Cue,''''' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after a set of objectives were met, giving beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never finished, as Sega Pinball closed its doors and was reformed into Stern Pinball. During the transition, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox game design into a more conventional pinball table.

'''''Sharkey's Shootout''''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/SternPinball in 2000. Designed by Creator/JohnBorg with art by veteran pinball artist Creator/JohnYoussi, this is a game with an unconventionally tumultuous origin.

* RecycledSet: The layout for ''Golden Cue'' is the same as that of ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe'', but with the addition of a ramp that diverts to two sets of rails via a large eight ball.

* RecycledSet: The layout for ''Sharkey's Shootout'' is the same as that of ''Golden Cue'', but with the eight ball changed to the Mystery Ball.

[[caption-width-right:350:The only thing more bolsterous than the game is its creation.]]

'''''Sharkey's Shootout''''' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/SternPinball in 2000. Designed by Creator/JohnBorg with art by veteran pinball artist John Youssi, this is a game with an unconventionally tumultuous origin.

* CelebrityEndorsement: Kelly Packard was reportedly added to ''Golden Cue'' because she looked good on the backglass and cabinet art, in a blatant attempt to attract players due to her fame on ''Series/{{Baywatch}}''. She has no connection to either pinball or billiards.

''Sharkey's'' itself is about an exclusive, invitation-only pool tournament in Sharkey's Pool Hall, where a motley cast of characters -- including Sharkey himself, Tex the cowboy, and a space alien -- attempt to dethrone the current champion, RealLife pool expert Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee. The player must first defeat five other players at 8-ball or 9-ball, then take on The Black Widow herself to win the generous cash prize. And the challenge extends beyond the playfield, as ''Sharkey's'' is Stern's first tournament pinball, allowing players worldwide to compete with each other.

* InSeriesNickname: Except for Sharkey, all of the pool players has a nickname.

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: The game against Jeanette Lee is neither 8-ball or 9-ball, but "The Web", a two-stage four-ball multiball mode.

''Sharkey's Shootout'' is a PhysicalPinballTable released by Creator/SternPinball in 2000. Designed by Creator/JohnBorg with art by veteran pinball artist John Youssi, this is a game with an unconventionally tumultuous origin.

This game got its start as ''Golden Cue,'' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after a set of objectives were met, giving beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never finished, as Sega Pinball closed its doors and was reformed into Stern Pinball. During the transition, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox game design into a more conventional pinball table.

''Sharkey's'' itself is about an exclusive, invitation-only pool tournament in Sharkey's Pool Hall, where a motley cast of characters -- including Sharkey himself, Tex the cowboy, and a space alien -- attempt to defeat the current champion, RealLife pool expert Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee. The player must first defeat five other players at 8-ball or 9-ball, then defeat The Black Widow herself to take home the generous cash prize. And the challenge extends beyond the playfield, as ''Sharkey's'' is Stern's first tournament pinball, allowing players worldwide to compete with each other.

''Sharkey's'' itself is centered around an exclusive, invitation-only pool tournament in Sharkey's Pool Hall, as a motley cast of characters -- including Sharkey himself, Tex the cowboy, and a space alien -- attempt to defeat the current champion, RealLife pool expert Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee. The player must first defeat five other players at 8-ball or 9-ball, then defeat The Black Widow herself to take home the generous cash prize. And the challenge extends beyond the playfield, as ''Sharkey's'' is Stern's first tournament pinball, allowing players worldwide to compete with each other.

* TournamentPlay: Like ''Golden Cue,'' ''Sharkey's'' support worldwide tournament play.

* ObviousBeta

Perhaps as a sign of its turbulent origins, players' opinions of ''Sharkey's Shootout'' tend to be divided between those who enjoy its blend of old-school gameplay and modern sensibilities, and those who dislike its white backbox, poor sound quality, and conflicting mix of rules and game elements.

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* {{Cowboy}}: Tex, complete with large hat.

''Sharkey's'' itself is centered around a pool tournament in Sharkey's Pool Hall, as a motley cast of characters -- including Sharkey himself, Tex the cowboy, and a space alien -- attempt to defeat the current champion, RealLife pool expert Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee. The player must first defeat five other players at 8-ball or 9-ball, then defeat The Black Widow herself to take home the generous cash prize. And the challenge extends beyond the playfield, as ''Sharkey's'' is Stern's first tournament pinball, allowing players worldwide to compete with each other.

This game got its start as ''Golden Cue,'' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after a set of objectives were met, giving beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never released, as Sega Pinball closed its doors and was reformed into Stern Pinball. During the transition, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox game design into a more conventional pinball table.

This game first got its start as ''Golden Cue,'' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after objectives were met, and gave beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never released; Sega Pinball was reformed into Stern Pinball, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox game design into a more conventional pinball table.

''Sharkey's'' itself is centered around a pool tournament in Sharkey's Pool Hall, as a motley cast of characters -- including Sharkey himself, Tex the cowboy, and a space alien -- attempt to defeat the current champion, RealLife pool expert Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee. The player must first defeat five other players at 8 ball or 9 ball, then defeat The Black Widow herself to take home the generous cash prize. And the challenge extends beyond the playfield, as ''Sharkey's'' is Stern's first tournament pinball, allowing players worldwide to compete with each other.

* InSeriesNickname: Except for Sharkey, all of the pool players has a nickname, typically describing their specialty.

This game first got its start as ''Golden Cue,'' [[note]]Full title: ''Kelly Packard's Golden Cue''[[/note]] a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/{{Bally}}'s ''Pinball/EightBallDeluxe''. It was developed at Creator/SegaPinball by Creator/JonNorris, who intended it to be a "goal oriented" game that ended after objectives were met, and gave beginners opportunities to catch up to expert players. Outside of a handful of test machines, however, ''Golden Cue'' was never released; Sega Pinball was reformed into Stern Pinball, Jon Norris was ousted due to conflicts with management, and John Borg was tasked with re-engineering ''Golden Cue's'' unorthodox gameplay into a more conventional pinball.