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This game received 123 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.332 _/10

8.332

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Black Knight: Sword of Rage". The group itself ranks #32 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.044

Artwork: 8.758

Sounds/Music: 8.18

Other Aspects: 8.203

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9.06

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Note! There are multiple versions of this game!
This is "Black Knight Sword of Rage (LE)".
The other versions are: Black Knight Sword of Rage (Pro) (regular version), Black Knight Sword of Rage (Premium)

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8.576/10

10 days ago

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pinballpatmrx50

Pinside member

Southington, CT

2y 18,500 12

Might be a simpler layout in the play field but still a lot of fun to play this game. If you're looking for a simpler game this might not be the game for you, Super hard which I like . For someone who has just bought this game ,must spend some time to tweak the sound effects just right to hear all the awesome sounds and that get drowned out by all the music. Overall I'm glad I bought it. Play field , cabinet Art is just beautiful. Just hope Stern does another update so the mystery shop has more to offer.

9.840/10

18 days ago

KOJ

koji

Pinside member

Surrey, BC

3y 57,800 526 14 38

Wonderful game that gets better with age. This game can be dialed in to have a good difficulty level for experienced players.

I have played the Pro and LE versions about 50 times each now, TBH, I like them both equally for different reasons.

The layout of the Prem/LE is a true successor to the Black Knight series. If you like the originals, you'll like this one, as each pays homage to its predecessor.

I really enjoy the rules on this game, as when you make the correct shots, you are really rewarded quickly. Like most Steve Ritchie games, random or missed shots will punish you.

The media package for this title is mind blowing, considering it is not one of your typical licensed IP titles. Everything comes together in a cohesive fashion, Visual Art, Sound/Music, Playfield. Everything is so well done.

koji currently owns this game.

9.880/10

27 days ago

KIP

RKip455

Pinside member

Somerville, AL

<1y 13,900 19 24 8

Black Knight SOR is the pinnacle of the Black Knight Trilogy! Steve Ritchie has returned with probably his best pin ever IMHO! The game is perfect! I don't care what folks say about the upper playfield, I've only had mine for a week now, (I could only play the Pro at my local arcades) and within a week I find the upper playfield an absolute must have. You can stack the Catapult multiball with the three knight multiball and quickly get 6 balls on the playfield without having to make a bunch of impossible shots through some long story line. However, this can be difficult and dangerous as the BK playfield is unforgiven. The videos are second to none... the great verbal abuse is wanted and enjoyed. This is the next Medieval Madness, just wait 10 years! My Favorite Pin... and my only LE!

RKip455 currently owns this game.

7.617/10

32 days ago

DOU

HardKnocks

Pinside apprentice

Castleton, ON

<1y 0 2 6

Not a game that I want to keep coming back to. Likely need more time to see of it grows on me but for now not impressed. Pirates of The Caribbean and Jurassic Park had me from the first play.

HardKnocks edited previous rating on June 27, 2021.

8.340/10

47 days ago

DJP

djpletcher

Pinside member

1y 26,400 22 6

I’ve only got about 25 games in on this, but I really dig the challenge. It’s notorious for its short games, and that notoriety is well deserved. But the theming is excellent, and for some reason I can’t get enough of the BK taunting me. His position on the playfield matches this perfectly too, and his offensive demeanor and toys are likewise a great marriage. This one really sucks me in to the battle, which I always lose miserably, but I have fun doing it. The upper playfield seems well implemented but isn’t my favorite gameplay. It just seems a little disconnected. But down low, I love fighting the Knight and enduring his insults as he tears me to shreds (usually). It’s a fun one, but not one I can stand at for very long each visit… the losing takes its toll pretty quickly and the BK takes my quarters in turn.

9.356/10

3 months ago

SD

jokerpoker

Pinside member

Worrigee

9y 75,900 1,201 4 21

This was a game that wasn’t on my radar. I played it at my local Pinfest in Newcastle Australia and found myself really enjoying it. Some great shots, good throw back to the original with a mode that takes you back to the eighties. Beautiful artwork and layout. Unique with the flail and that Topper. Taunting you as you play. I really like the game and find I come back again and again.

jokerpoker currently owns this game.

8.600/10

4 months ago

CAH

ReadyPO

Pinside member

3y 149K 2,152 100

Having played the Pro and the premium/LE, I believe this game needs the upper deck. It does not feel like Black Knight without it. The bash Knight is cool and the artwork is terrific. The animation is pretty good. The topper is excellent, maybe the best topper out there, too bad you can't get it and the cost is ridiculous even if you could.

7.777/10

5 months ago

JD4

JD4444

Pinside member

<1y 22,400 104 2 9

Fun game but didn't have the feeling that I wanted to keep coming back. A lot of the shot lanes are at the same distance from the flippers.

7.568/10

6 months ago

DAD

SWfan

Pinside member

Newport Beach, CA

1y 48,150 142 1 54

The upper playfield seems off to me. Obscures a lot of the playfield and doesn’t really fit with the lure fan layout and flow ball below.

9.340/10

7 months ago

MEA

Wopmike2001

Pinside member

Little Elm, TX

<1y 39,400 31 4 19 1

Didn't think this game was great at first. Then started to play it more and just got the LE and updated the new code. Should be in the top 10 for sure.

Wopmike2001 has owned this game in the past.

9.636/10

8 months ago

LSR

Ninja_Ryno

Pinside member

Sacramento, CA

1y 17,500 1 8 15 1

Maggot!

Ninja_Ryno currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this rating !

9.200/10

8 months ago

SMT

shadski

Pinside member

Burnsville, MN

4y 28,650 18 2 7

This game does not get the credit it deserves. The pro is lacking. Especially if you played the pro before any of the code updates (you couldn’t even defeat the creatures in the early code). The premium and LE models are wayyyyy better than the pro, and the game should not be experienced otherwise in my opinion. Best video of any Stern game ever. Awesome music and callouts. “You’re mother wears army boots.” Awesome art and theme. Plays quick and fast. It’s got that right balance of tough, but not impossible. Lots of unique shots and concepts. I personally can’t think of a bad thing to say about this one.

3 Pinsiders starred this rating !

8.112/10

9 months ago

DAV

ShrinerDave

Pinside member

Green Bay, WI

1y 29,500 13 21 14

This is a good fun game. After playing this game I sought out the other Black knight games.

8.840/10

10 months ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

5y 72,300 1,689 57

I was late to this title. Did not get me first. Took a full year before it got me. Really like the animations, the gameplay, the art on backglass and cabinet. All great. Less great is the playfield art. Also the music can be repetitive but you can set it to an alternative one. Which is really nice. The code is also very straightforward. It is ok. I love the old black knight mode, also last chance. It could use one or 2 extra modes. But the modes are ok. Overall very fun, fast game. With a real great topper.

PeterG edited previous rating on December 23, 2020.

7.547/10

10 months ago

RAP

RyanStl

Pinside member

St. Louis, MO

6y 78,050 2,037 1 93

I was able to find an LE on route. This is a really cool looking game and when looking at it it looked like it would be super fun. I dig the theme and haven't had a chance to play the earlier game this is based from. However, it's a fan layout that I don't like.

9.660/10

10 months ago

LGN

Loganpinball

3y 77,800 811 37 1

I dont get the dislike? The game is fun and shoots well. The artwork is great on all three models. I played the pro and bought the Le. Both are fun, but black knight without a upper playfield is just wrong. My only complaint is the virtual ball save on left outlane. Should be kickback for the price of le or premium.
Updated: i had to up my rating. I have had it for a few weeks now and it is my favorite Stern machine they have ever made to date. It is just amazing with the topper and a great game.

Loganpinball edited previous rating on October 04, 2020.

2 Pinsiders starred this rating !

9.192/10

10 months ago

BEN

benjocat

Pinside member

South Lyon, MI

6y 31,750 2 10 14

Very fun game the call outs are funny music is great theme is cool it’s shots are tough the graphics are really sweet the optional topper is fantastic really adds to the game play

benjocat currently owns this game.

7.904/10

1 year ago

JRM

Mato

Pinside member

Perth

8y 61,150 2,692 10 93

Ritchies finest - Never okayed the original but the new one is amazing, I have the stern topper as well which I must say is probably one of the best toppers ever made.

Hopefully another code drop soon will make this pin jump another level!

Mato edited previous rating on April 15, 2021.
Mato has owned this game in the past.

9.128/10

1 year ago

DJS

Swoods5688

Pinside member

Bay Village, OH

3y 63,900 243 12 30 4

Similar to the Premium this game is better with the upper playfield. I don’t think this title ever got the day in the sun it deserves. It is a very exciting and challenging game with lots of things to do and definitely needs some strategy to blow up scores. The animations are great and the black knight trash talking you it a great add. Definitely a game with one more game feel on it. Code as definitely come a long way to improve this one and I know Tim will keep this code updating continuing to make this a awesome game

10.000/10

1 year ago

NJM

NeilMcRae

Pinside member

London

9y 131K 3,371 35 20

an amazing game, tough, fun but oh do you want just one more game. LE/Premium is the one to go for because of the upper playfield, when that black knight music starts kicking off though b00m! its so amazing!

NeilMcRae currently owns this game.

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7.684/10

1 year ago

RPS

Horrorpins

Pinside member

Hebron, KY

2y 21,900 18 2 9

Had to redo my review. I’ve learned to love this game. Once you can hit your shots, it changes the entire game. I have a love hate relationship with this one. The music is awesome but too repetitive. I love the taunts. Not many toys unless you count the shield where you lock balls and the ramp spinner. I do like the cannon lock on the upper p/f.

Horrorpins edited previous rating on October 19, 2020.

7.236/10

1 year ago

MRO

MEROPARIS

Pinside member

Paris

9y 46,250 4 148

Better than pro

8.420/10

1 year ago

TOM

pinballinreno

Computer Extreme

7y 123K 10,020 29 1

Awesome reboot of the black knight series.

I was impressed as to how they made the game modern and it still feels like black knight!

9.840/10

1 year ago

HSH

turbo2nr

Pinside member

Richmond, VA

2y 55,550 507 17 9 2

Just got my topper from stern for my LE and love it! This game is probably my favorite pinball to date out of 50 I have owned and 150 that I have played. Great job Steve Ritchie and Stern!

I love the upper playfield! Hitting the loop over and over is a great way to score while being safe. Hitting lock target help defeat monsters. Locking balls is easy enough to do fill-up multiple times each game for me. Love the lower playfield and the 3 various ways to get multi-ball. The retro multi-ball is awesome to experience! Topper integration is the best. Love the new code with more sounds and voices. What a total package!

turbo2nr edited previous rating on March 04, 2020.
turbo2nr currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this rating !

9.760/10

1 year ago

RAF

PinBiz

Pinside member

Orlando, FL

9y 48,300 328 17 8

Great game! Another Steve Ritchie classic.

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