#39 Black Knight - The Classic Pinball Podcast
PodcastBy George
The Classic Pinball Podcast
57 min
Summary
The Classic Pinball Podcast deep-dive on Williams' Black Knight (1980), covering design, features, and gameplay.
George and Dave discuss Williams' Black Knight (1980), a classic pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie with software by Larry DeMar. They explore the game's technical features including its level-shifter playfield, MagnaSave flippers, timed drop targets, and sound design borrowed from arcade games Defender and Robotron. The hosts play multiple games, discuss the machine's history and cultural references, and examine Dave's recently restored example.
The boys are back in the basement with Black Knight. Bonus feature: GNFR and fighting for the quarter.




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