Shooting Medal is a series of medalarcade games developed by Namco in the early 2000s in Japan only. Five games in the series were made between 2000 and 2002, and are mostly based on various Namco properties such as Pac-Man. Games in the series cost 800,000 yen. Music from three of the games were later released on iTunes in 2013 as part of the Namco Sounds label.
Games
Shooting Paradise
Shooting Paradise was released on July 18, 2000. The player uses the attached gun to fire medals at various on-screen targets. Each target has a slot that, when a medal is fired into it, additional medals are awarded. The player can also earn additional medals by destroying a stage boss. The game could also be configured for ticket redemption.
Galaxian Fever was also released on July 18, 2000. The game is based on the Galaxian series, and features enemies from Galaxian, Galaga and Gaplus. Some enemies contain items that can earn additional medals or letters that spell "JACKPOT", which, when all letters are collected, will begin a special bonus stage. After 10 enemies are shot, a Boss Galaga will appear with a special item that can help clear out additional enemies. The player can also try out a challenging stage when the stage has been completed. The game could also be configured for ticket redemption.
Pac'N Party
Pac'N Party was released on November 16, 2001. Based on the Pac-Man franchise, the player must shoot enemy ghosts to protect Pac-Man as he walks on a tight rope. The player can also earn fruit, and collecting five of the same kind, can earn additional medals. The player can also earn letters that spell "JACKPOT", and when all letters are collected, the player can try out a special bonus stage. The game could also be configured for ticket redemption.
Happy Planet
Happy Planet was released in 2001. The player uses the attached gun to fire at enemies, avoiding the ones that subtract points. After this is done, the player is given a letter grade, and one of the several bonus games are played. There are 4 stages, all based on planets - Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. After Mercury is completed, the Jupiter stage is replayed, and if the second Jupiter stage is completed, the "Jackpot Game" is played, where the player tries to shoot a shooting star. If the Jackpot Game is completed, the player wins the jackpot.
Gundam Medal Shooting, the final game in the series, was released in 2002. Based on the Gundam franchise, the player must shoot the enemies when they drop down to complete the stage. After this is done, the message "WARNING" is shown, and a boss stage begins. There are 7 stages total. After 6 stages are completed, the player goes to "JACKPOT CHANCE", a slot machine minigame. After the final stage is completed, the player's score is tallied up, and the player is given a score of 1-5 stars and a letter grade. Then, the message "THANKS FOR YOUR PLAYING!" is shown.
