Black Knight
Williams, 1980Just wanted to thank "practicalsteve" in El Cerrito for selling me his Black Knight. I barely had to clean it, and it polished and waxed up good. He's a good guy. I am really enjoying the machine. Examining these pics, it looks like I need to replace a few bulbs! -- didn't notice it in the day light. Also looks like I might want to grab some drop target decals from a good source.
Now, if only I can learn to make that AMAZING black knight topper...
MOF
BK was/is the Macintosh of Pinball... Don't care what any of these DMD pinheads say!!
: )
The 'code/logic' written in that software is brilliant for the day!
Quoted from mof:Now, if only I can learn to make that AMAZING black knight topper...
If you decide to make one, I can send you the files for the shield and stand.
I will answer on behalf of MOF since I just sold it, and was the one to put them in. There are CT frosted blue and green LEDS in the respective inserts, those inserts were a little faded after 30 yrs.
Quoted from Sheprd:Zippy, I am interested in those files... very cool topper.
Files sent - post pics when done.
Quoted from indypinhead:I'd be interested in the files too.
Need your e mail - pinside pm's don't support attachments.
I appreciate all the well-wishes on BK.
I am really enjoying the nostalgia and the CHROME coin box of this machine.
It's true that the drop targets have a good feel as well. Mine have no stickers on them. Is that normal?
MOF
Quoted from mof:It's true that the drop targets have a good feel as well. Mine have no stickers on them. Is that normal?
I reworked the drop decals, pm me for a copy of the file if you want to print your own.
Now my problem is that BK is kicking my A$$... Same thing happened with Taxi when I got it -- took me days of play to solve it and be able to get replays frequently.
Anyone have some killer tips for BK strategy?
thanks!
MOF
Quoted from o-din:BKs one of my favorites.
Grrr...
Quoted from mof:Now my problem is that BK is kicking my A$$...
Quoted from mof:Anyone have some killer tips for BK
That's what makes it such a great game!
Practice! I got plenty in 1980, and plenty more recently. I like to keep the balls on the upper playfield as long as possible.
Quoted from o-din:That's what makes it such a great game!
Practice! I got plenty in 1980, and plenty more recently. I like to keep the balls on the upper playfield as long as possible.
Right - that's how I play Grand Lizard... Just wondering when it's best to go for drops and when it's best to keep locking up the balls.
MOF
FINALLY beat my BK: 1,150,000 (1,000,000 stock replay). Easily the toughest replay I've had to fight for in the 6 machines I've picked up.
Space Station, on the other hand -- I was able to beat within hours, and even racked up a 3,500,000 recently (stock replay at 1,900,000). Have had the game only a few days.
But -- BK, wow -- Brutal game! I almost want to put a "warning label" on it. Main reason I can't wait to pick up my Space Shuttle at PAGG. I think every game room needs that entry-level hack away pin. Space Shuttle is just a blast on the Farsight platform. Can't wait for the real thing.
-mof
Quoted from mof:But -- BK, wow -- Brutal game! I almost want to put a "warning label" on it.
Try BK2K!
Quoted from mof:I hope there's one at PAGG... =)
-mof
Pretty sure I read someone is bringing one
Quoted from practicalsteve:Pretty sure I read someone is bringing one
Nice! I've been too busy playing mine to order the 40 pin connector for BK.
Quoted from Pinballgeek:Bk does look nice next to diner
But i do prefer bk2k big improvement on bk
Quoted from Pinballgeek:But i do prefer bk2k big improvement on bk
Different feel, different games, both great! 
Quoted from Pinballgeek:But i do prefer bk2k big improvement on bk
To each their own.
I had the chance to play good examples of BK and BK2K that were sitting next to each other at CA Extreme a few years ago. BK2K wasn't nearly as fun to me as BK.
I love the flow from the upper to lower playfield on BK and find the gameplay to be more balanced.
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