Black Knight 2000 is a pinball machine released by Williams Electronics in 1989. Designed by Steve Ritchie, this game is a sequel to the original Black Knight pinball machine from 1980. It is renowned for its innovative features and engaging gameplay. Theme and Design: The game continues the medieval knight theme, featuring a black knight who challenges players throughout the game. The artwork is vibrant and detailed, depicting scenes of knights, castles, and battles. The backglass and playfield are adorned with striking images of the Black Knight and his realm. Flippers: Three flippers, including an upper playfield flipper, provide players with more control and strategic options. Multiball Modes: The game features three multiball modes: “Double Knight’s Challenge” (2-ball), regular multiball (3-ball), and “King’s Ransom” (3-ball timed wizard mode). Magna-Save: A unique feature where players can activate a magnet to save the ball from draining out the side lanes. Split-Level Playfield: The game has a two-level playfield, adding depth and complexity to the gameplay. Sound and Music: The game is known for its elaborate sound system, including voiceovers by Steve Ritchie as the Black Knight and a memorable soundtrack that even includes a singing choir. Ramps and Targets: Includes various ramps, targets, and a horseshoe lane that players can hit to score points and trigger special modes. Vertical Up-Kicker: A mechanism that propels the ball to the upper playfield, adding to the dynamic gameplay. Production and Popularity: Approximately 5,703 units of Black Knight 2000 were produced, making it a popular and widely recognized machine among pinball enthusiasts. Its combination of innovative features, challenging gameplay, and thematic elements has kept it a favorite over the years. All pinball machines listed are currently IN STOCK and ready to sell. All you have to do is ask! We thoroughly prepare all of our machines before the sale. Clean and wax the playfields. Clean and polish all plastics and ramps. Test and replace bulbs where needed. Install new rubbers as needed. Check and re-seat all board connectors. Check all game functions and switches. We can also totally “shop” the game for an extra charge. Please be aware that some of our games have seen commercial use and as such have markings that come along with that environment. Please review all pictures before purchasing. We photograph and video every game working before it leaves our shop as proof they are working 100%. All sales are final. Your feedback is critical to our success! All pinball and arcade games listed are unique and concurrently listed locally for sale in the arcade. What differentiates us from the others is that we run a living, breathing “brick-and-mortar” classic arcade with over 400 pinball machines and arcade games in Austin, Texas. We constantly circulate many of these games through our arcade and most all of our inventory is for sale. So almost every game for sale is being played and maintained daily and is fully functional. And even perfectly working pinball machines can break during transport. We are more than happy to provide detailed photos of any game. Give us the opportunity to earn your business and we will enrich your life with one of our quality games.
