Storm the castle in the dark — Williams’ Black Knight (in this Limited Edition) is a landmark machine, the great Steve Ritchie’s medieval masterpiece that helped pioneer the multi-level playfield and the Magna-Save, with sound by John Kotlarik and code by the legendary Larry DeMar. With a split-level playfield, four flippers, a three-ball multiball, and a confirmed run of 600, it’s a genuine classic that reshaped what pinball could be.
The strategy is rich and demanding. Always keep the right flipper raised as you plunge, or the ball rockets straight down to the lower playfield, and hit the drop-target sets to light your Magna-Saves — those game-changing magnetic ball saves that were revolutionary in their day. Take the center horseshoe for bonus multiplier, but only with a Magna-Save lit on the left outlane, and be ready to use it. For multiball, lock a ball in the upper saucer and lock two for the three-ball frenzy; it’s better to start on the upper playfield, and at the beginning of multiball, aim to send the upper shot curling back into the lock for 15K a pop in three-ball play. The inlanes light the center ramp and spinner for good points.
Black Knight is a towering achievement, a machine whose split-level playfield and Magna-Save innovations influenced countless designs that followed, all wrapped in Ritchie’s fast, aggressive geometry and that unforgettable taunting speech. This LE is a collector’s prize. Master the Magna-Saves, lock your balls on the upper level, and conquer the Black Knight. Some machines changed the game forever, and this Ritchie masterpiece is one of them. Raise your sword and drop a coin.