UK Machine Record
Pool Sharks
Bally · 1990 · at 1 UK venue.
Pool Sharks turns a game of billiards into a colourful Bally pinball table. The objective is built around shooting numbered pool balls and progressing through the game, giving the player a natural sequence of targets rather than an enormous collection of unrelated rules.
The pool theme works particularly well because the shots have a clear purpose. Completing the various ball targets builds towards larger features, while the playfield itself has the bright, cartoon-like character associated with Bally games of the period.
Approach it like a pool player rather than a pinball player. Think about the next shot before you take the one you’re making.
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General4 tips
- General
Make the Skill Shot hole on the ramp after having put the ball in play to score 250,000. "Nice Follow!" or "Super Draw!" depending on side.
- General
Complete lit drops, then lit ramp(s) to lite 3M Trick Shot hurry-up at L loop
- General
8-Ball: Complete the 7 drops in any order twice over, one ramp to lite Trickshot. 9-Ball: Complete the 7 drops IN ORDER, 2 ramps to lite TS.
- General
Ramps & Hotshot Alley saucer normally score 0 points, they only build Jackpot value. Avoid these shots unless a ball or Jackpot is lit.
Skill shot2 tips
- Skill shot
In 9-Ball, 3-ball Skill Shots inherently grant more progress towards the 3M Trickshot Hurry-up than in 8-Ball.
- Skill shot
Medium plunge to hole in ramp plastic for points + spots 3 pool balls
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