Barry O's Barbeque Challenge

Barry O's Barbecue Challenge by American Pinball is a tribute to the legendary pinball designer Barry Oursler, who passed away in 2022. The game celebrates his love for barbecue festivals and outdoor fun.

Barry Oursler entered the pinball industry in the 1970s as a young design engineer with Williams, and his first game was Phoenix in 1978. He remained with Williams for the next eighteen years, where his memorable titles included Gorgar, Jungle Lord, Barracora, Joust, Space Shuttle, Comet, Pin*Bot, Fire!, Bad Cats, Harley Davidson, Doctor Who, Bram Stoker's Dracula (Williams), Dirty Harry, and Junk Yard.

During the course of his career, Oursler was granted several patents for innovations related to pinball games, such as the moving target bank in Pin*Bot and the wrecking ball in Junk Yard. He also worked on various experimental games, such as Rat Race, a flipperless cocktail table game, and 4-In-1, a modernized bagatelle game with interchangeable overlays.

Barry O's Barbecue Challenge was available in two editions: a Classic Edition, and a Limited Edition (100 units). All royalties from sales were directed to his estate to support his family.