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⚔️ Black Knight Pinball Machine (Williams, 1980)
There is no Bally‑manufactured Black Knight. The original Black Knight was released by Williams Electronics in November 1980, designed by the legendary Steve Ritchie.
Below is a full, collector‑grade overview tailored to your sourcing and restoration workflow.
⚔️ Why Black Knight Matters
- Released November 1980 by Williams Electronics
- Designed by Steve Ritchie, who also voiced the Knight himself
- First pinball machine ever with a two‑level playfield, a huge innovation at the time
- Introduced Magna‑Save, allowing players to stop the ball from draining using electromagnets
- Production run: 13,075 units, making it widely distributed but still highly collectible today
🧩 Key Features
- 4 flippers (2 upper, 2 lower)
- Split‑level playfield with ramps and horseshoe lane
- 3‑bank drop targets, kick‑out holes, spinning target
- 2‑ or 3‑ball multiball
- Distinctive
