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The Layout between Blackout and Warlok has a general layout that is similar, but there are some small and a few big differences that add up to a much better playing game.

Small:
1) Layout. Warlok replaces the saucer in the middle right hand side of the PF with a bonus collect gate.
2) I actually prefer the bank of standups on the left hand side of Blackout as compared to Warlok, but this is a very minor consideration in the terms of overall design as the bumper ledge below the "1" bank starts that ever so deadly side to side arching of the ball's path.
3) Flipper arrangement. The Kubin/Kirk connection is known for their wide spacing with a post in between. This game has it and your flipper skills need to be adjusted accordingly.

Big:
1) The rules. These are much better. The whole build and collect bonus with strong play during as well as at the end of a ball makes this the kind of game that you never really beat (consider the best Bally games of this era). Between that and the middle drop target lighting up for the extra ball when 1-2-3 are all in line on the bonus ladder. all 14 shots on the PF have a purpose and the balance of the game is incredibly well managed. I passed on a Blackout, not a problem. Finding a Warlok was one of the more difficult things I have had to pin-quest for. And frankly, I got lucky as someone else told me about the one I ended up buying. Blackout you can flair and still have a pretty good game. Warlok requires tactical considerations, solid timing and sniper skills.

Wishlist:
Voices and multiball and an art package that doesn't look like poot. I'm going to try to make a BG (and maybe a plastic set) based off of my Heavy Metal/ Moebius collection (http://ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=5175&picno=32570 and http://ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=4576&picno=11434 for examples). Constantino Mitchell should be gurned out for ripping off the mighty Steranko. Nick Fury is upset that his image was bltantly ripped off of the cover of Agent of shield #6

For me, Blackout is a good game, Warlok is a much better one.

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#9 9 years ago

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CaptainFantastic

Inactive member

New Hope, PA

10y 33,400 352 2 32

Ive got a PERFECT Warlok BG if anybody needs one...it aint cheap thou.

#10 9 years ago

DIK

davewtf

Pinside member

Madison, WI

12y 84,400 9,740 1 114

I saw one on cl in California a year or so ago but I think a mn guy scored it. Not sure... Great find! Would love to play one some day.

2 months later

#11 9 years ago

KHF

Kugelhagelfisch

Inactive member

I am currently waiting for my Warlok to be delivered. It's my first pin and I hope it arrives this week.
Otherwise it's going to be a very long weekend.

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#12 9 years ago

KHF

Kugelhagelfisch

Inactive member

Neither are the pictures good, nor does the playfield lighting work but it's in my basement and still a lot of fun!

http://imgur.com/a/8LBcf

I'll make better pictures once I get the lighting to work and have cleaned it. The playfield is in fantastic condition, besides being a bit dusty.

#13 9 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

Pinside member

Battle Creek, MI

11y 126K 6,353 79 11

Sheesh, where were you guys back in 2007? I had one here for sale that the playfield was blown out and the cabinet was a mess but it was still a Warlok. Up until that point I had never even heard of the game and actually had to look it up....LOL. The other thing is that it worked 100% and played great but I couldn't make it go away for even $300. I had to end up parting it out, I'm sad to say.
I'd post a picture of what the playfield looked like but after trying to get it to load eight times I've given up so this is what you get.

John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, MI.
269-979-3836

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#14 9 years ago

KHF

Kugelhagelfisch

Inactive member

You don't maybe have a left slingshot plastic and a pop bumper cap by any chance?

#15 9 years ago

CAT

Butterflygirl24

Pinside member

12y 84,575 1,451

I have Blackout and Warlok. This is my 2nd Warlok, I sold my original one a couple years ago (I posted that I was taking it to Expo, and hadn't decided if it was going to be for sale...I got an email instantly from a friend that said NO it isn't for sale it is SOLD name your price, so I let it go. Regretted it but found another one and got it all restored and back together now.) I am taking it to Chicago Pinball Expo before anyone else asks...NO it is NOT for sale!! I like Warlok, but I think I like Blackout game play a bit better...gotta play it some more!
They are both great games!! Classics!!

Phoebe

#16 9 years ago

BJC

conester

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

11y 55,400 329 7

I like Warlok and Blackout. I enjoy playing warlock, but when I had to decide between the two, I picked Blackout. Taking the rarity out of the picture, I just liked the art work/theme and sounds better than Warlok...and since the play fields are pretty much the same, I didn't miss Warlok much......only bad thing is the Blackout back glasses can be in pretty rough shape. I'd love it if CPR did a repro blackout back glass! Oh, back to topic.....I do LOVE the Warlok loop sound!

#17 9 years ago

CRZ

mnpinball

19y 124K 4,239 10

Quoted from davewtf:
I saw one on cl in California a year or so ago but I think a mn guy scored it. Not sure... Great find! Would love to play one some day.

Yes I did

#18 9 years ago

KME

sk8ball

Inactive member

Carlsbad, CA

11y 63,900 942

Warlok= Blacketeor

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#19 9 years ago

KHF

Kugelhagelfisch

Inactive member

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/blackout-backglass-repro

Quoted from sk8ball:
Warlok= Blacketeor

Pretty much. It's an early SS by Williams with Stern flipper spacing and centerpost with a Metheor/Blackout playfield and Flash sounds.
It's three great pins in one!

#20 9 years ago

AKB

Andy_B

Pinside member

Worksop

11y 50,550 516 3

Quoted from Kugelhagelfisch:
You don't maybe have a left slingshot plastic and a pop bumper cap by any chance?

I've got a pop bumper cap from a beat up pf. Send me a PM.

Andy

#21 9 years ago

BAW

neurokinetik

Inactive member

10y 67,900 693 3 15

Quoted from conester:
only bad thing is the Blackout back glasses can be in pretty rough shape. I'd love it if CPR did a repro blackout back glass! Oh, back to topic.....I do LOVE the Warlok loop sound!

#22 9 years ago

JZM

bangerjay

Pinside member

Yomamasville

12y 106K 4,818 46

I want in!

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#23 9 years ago

LAD

skywalker

Pinside member

Rowville Melbourne

10y 85,900 1,616 2

Hey all, whats a Average condition Warlok go for

#24 9 years ago

MAL

annointed

Pinside member

13y 69,450 454 4

Quoted from bangerjay:
I want in!

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Sorry to be OT, but how did you get that Joust marque to light up like that?

We can take it to PM to keep this thread on-topic.

Thanks!

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#25 8 years ago

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Kugelhagelfisch

Inactive member

So, what is your highscore?
I still have to rebuild my flipper mechanics because they are a bit flimsy, giving in a bit when I catch a high velocity ball, but it plays well otherwise. Orbit shots aren't a problem.
Still, my highest score is 1.9 million. I will try to finally break the set 2.5 million next vacation and have gotten a lot better but it's still a brutal score for a factory setting.

Any playtips? I think I should go more for multiplicators.

1 year later

#26 7 years ago

DBD

doghouse

Pinside+ Addict

15y 98,575 580 15 8

Just bought one today! Hope to have it here soon. Going to look good next to my Time Fantasy. Standby for pics.......

#27 7 years ago

JCS

DrJoe

Pinside member

Mars, PA

16y 100K 1,513 55 233

I've been looking for a Warlock for a while. Anyone ready to move theirs?

1 year later

#28 6 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Just traded mine out in a multiple game deal. Looking for another one!

C2S

#29 6 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

OP
Quoted from Caucasian2Step:
Just traded mine out in a multiple game deal. Looking for another one!
C2S

Say it aint so!!!

What did you trade out and get in?

#30 6 years ago

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jkashani

Pinside+ Frequent

Greystone Park, NJ

9y 119K 3,592 6

I want one!

#31 6 years ago

AKB

Andy_B

Pinside member

Worksop

11y 50,550 516 3

I'm in.

I had a warlok a couple of years ago and I'm currently in the process of completely repainting the knackered pf I swapped out of it. I'll post pics when I eventually finish

#32 6 years ago

MOF

mof

Mof Pinball

San Francisco, CA

11y 149K 13,304 25 94

OP
Quoted from Caucasian2Step:
multiple game deal.

Terrifying

#33 6 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

I am getting a minty 4 million bc and some dinero. That and I'm helping another pinhead realize their dream of owning a barracora. My pinball karma is good with all of that.

Pass it along!

#34 6 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

OP
Quoted from Caucasian2Step:
I am getting a minty 4 million bc and some dinero. That and I'm helping another pinhead realize their dream of owning a barracora. My pinball karma is good with all of that.
Pass it along!

congrats buddy!

That is what it is all about!

#35 6 years ago

MOF

mof

Mof Pinball

San Francisco, CA

11y 149K 13,304 25 94

OP
Quoted from Caucasian2Step:
owning a barracora

new nickname:

Jesus.

#36 6 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Quoted from mof:
new nickname:
Jesus.

Thank you, but no.

I play pinball on Sundays!

#37 6 years ago

JHG

Barakawins1

Inactive member

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

9y 69,300 2,113 3

Anyone want to sell their Warlok? PM Me.

#38 6 years ago

CMP

PinballNZ

Pinside member

Auckland

14y 40,300 136 25

I know a guy with a NOS PF. Unfortunately you would need to have it shipped from New Zealand.

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#39 6 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

Man I am loving this game!

#40 6 years ago

MOF

mof

Mof Pinball

San Francisco, CA

11y 149K 13,304 25 94

Quoted from Whysnow:
I am loving

How do the rules compare to Blackout?
mof

#41 6 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

Quoted from mof:
How do the rules compare to Blackout?
mof

I have limited time on blackout so cant say I know the intracies off the top of my head.
Check out the C2C review of Warlok for detail on gameplay and strategy. I absolutely love the EB strategy and combined with shot layout and inlane awarding a #3 drop (sometimes when you really dont want it) plus the idea of avoiding the center drops for EB opportunity when it arises. There really are 3 paths to big scores and they constantly evolve depending what you have hit. A single drop inadvertantly hit can change your entire path.

The sounds provide perfect cue as to what it happening and the damn thing is butter smooth in geometry. Knowing your favorite MOF > you would love this game.

I cant wait to get out of work and go session mine again tonight.

The perfect amount of challenge and I am so close to beating the default 2.5 mil I can tastes it (granted I set my games up tough)

#42 6 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Between the two, Warlok is the far superior player. The layout is very similar, but the Stern Flipper gap and THE RULES make the difference. I'm looking for another one already!

#43 6 years ago

MAR

g94

11y 67,900 529 22 6

A friend of mine is selling his Warlok.

9 months later

#44 5 years ago

DBD

doghouse

Pinside+ Addict

15y 98,575 580 15 8

Quoted from PinballNZ:
I know a guy with a NOS PF. Unfortunately you would need to have it shipped from New Zealand.

I'm interested if still available! Please let me know!

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#45 5 years ago

TechnicalSteam

Pinside+ Frequent

8y 88,050 1,735

Got one finely. Little rough but Restorable. Time to decide what I will do to resurect the Playfield.

#46 5 years ago

TechnicalSteam

Pinside+ Frequent

8y 88,050 1,735

How many people here need a new playfield/ or hardtop like overlay for their warlock?

How many people would interested in plastic sets?

I'm just gauging interest and seeing if anyone is motivated here.

#47 5 years ago

MAR

g94

11y 67,900 529 22 6

My playfield is pretty beaten up.

I plan on restoring my game one day, and then I'll have to repaint about the complete playfield as there's scratches and missing artwork everywhere. I'm aware of the amount of work but the art is not that difficult to reproduce imo, except for the red gradients in these orange lanes. Rather than airbrushing these gradients I am thinking of screenprinting them to keep the dotted pattern. We'll see in due time.

The gameplay is so amazing though that I'll be sorry not to being able to play the game whilst restoring it.

#48 5 years ago

MAR

g94

11y 67,900 529 22 6

Here it is... Lots of ball swirl. Missing art in the hand. Inserts lifting. Mylar getting loose. For sure it's a challenge

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#49 5 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member