Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Williams "Black Knight" Pinball Machine
Pinball is a timeless game for arcade lovers who enjoy trying to play to the top of the high score board. One used machine that is a favorite is "Black Knight" by Williams Electronics, Inc. It is easy to buy a pre-owned pinball machine on eBay for affordable prices.
What is "Black Knight"?In November of 1980, the pinball game Steve Richie?s "Black Knight" was released by Williams Electronics, Inc (1967?1985). The manufacturer produced 13,075 units of the solid state version of "Black Knight" for gamers to play. The device was the first pinball machine to have a two-level play field and the magna-save feature. The Williams ?Black Knight? pinball machine was ahead of its time and special to many pinball collectors.
Another notable feature of the device includes a loud riding bell instead of a knocking sound when a free game was won. In 1989, Ritchie designed a sequel to the game, "Black Knight 2000."
What are some of the features of the "Black Knight" pinball game?- Pop Bumpers: Pop bumpers, also known as active bumpers, are the most common kind. They forcefully hit the ball away when theirs is struck.
- 3-Bank Drop Targets: A drop target is a version of stand-up target that will be dropped into or below the play field when hit. If there is more than one drop target in a row, they are collectively referred to as bank drop targets.
- Kick-Out Holes: Kick-out holes hold the ball until some game objective is achieved.
- Magna-Save: Magna-save is a player-activated feature that allows the player to grab a ball heading toward the out-lane. This feature is trademarked by Williams Electronics, Inc.
- Bonus Ball, 2- or 3- Multi-ball: Multi-ball is when several balls are played at one time. This feature is trademarked by Williams Electronics, Inc.
A typical Williams Electronics pinball arcade made in the last 20 to 30 years is 55 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 75.5 inches high. It weighs 200 to 300 pounds. See the manufacturer's site for details. Many of these items are available on eBay.
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