Pinside rating
This game received 128 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.311 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Black Knight: Sword of Rage". The group itself ranks #48 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.975
Artwork: 8.721
Sounds/Music: 8.128
Other Aspects: 8.241
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This title is part of group: "Black Knight: Sword of Rage"
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Marseille
Ottawa, ON
9.520/10
1 year ago
Boca Raton, FL
While not “easy”, this game rewards those who slow the ball down and focus on shots. I love the fact that you are truly battling vs the machine. The mocking, the graphics of the mode villains make the game even better. The upper playfield is awesome and the retro multiball music is truly one of the best experiences in modern pinball. This is one of my favorites.
9.900/10
1 year ago
Bremen
Awesome pin. Pure fun, great package, great rule, shooter, eye catcher. This pin offers it all. I have had several dozen of pins in my game room, but this is an instant Keeper.
Rule set is also simple enough for quick success, even for visitors
Rule set is also simple enough for quick success, even for visitors
8.900/10
1 year ago
I jumped at the opportunity to pickup an LE with Stern topper, and this game works really well in my 3-game lineup. Not the same 2-3 ramp layout that most games offer.
Pros: Every game feels like a battle! Upper playfield is fun, and multiballs are rewarding. Great music, code, light show, and sound. Flippers are snappy, and gameplay is very fast. Mirrored backglass and powder coat are REALLY nice. The topper integration is also really fun to experience.
Cons: Magnasave button difficult to reach on lockdown bar. Gameplay is on the more difficult side, so this game isn't as good for general audience.
Bottom line: Absolutely great game to own at home in a 3+ game collection.
Pros: Every game feels like a battle! Upper playfield is fun, and multiballs are rewarding. Great music, code, light show, and sound. Flippers are snappy, and gameplay is very fast. Mirrored backglass and powder coat are REALLY nice. The topper integration is also really fun to experience.
Cons: Magnasave button difficult to reach on lockdown bar. Gameplay is on the more difficult side, so this game isn't as good for general audience.
Bottom line: Absolutely great game to own at home in a 3+ game collection.
9.180/10
1 year ago
Went to Scandia to play their Deadpool Pro a few more times before I possibly get my first new in box pin and holy sh t they have a BK LE! I have never seen it let alone played it. After 3 brutal fast what a loser games.... I fell in love!! This game is amazing and looks / sounds as solid as any pin out there! I couldn't hear the insults because I was in Scandia gdamnit! I know they were flyin cause I sucked. With all the comic book pins everywhere these days this pin looks like it was made for serious adults. I want one!!
8.576/10
2 years ago
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.
9.340/10
2 years ago
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.
--- EDIT ---
Needed to dock a few points as there are some minor issues that are probably not getting addressed. Still love the game overall.
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.
--- EDIT ---
Needed to dock a few points as there are some minor issues that are probably not getting addressed. Still love the game overall.
9.880/10
2 years ago
The “Black Knight – Sword of Rage” is the pinnacle of the Black Knight Trilogy! Steve Ritchie has returned with probably his best pin ever, in my opinion. Every game feels like a "Battle” a real “Fight” for survival. To me the game is perfect! Why, because it's hard, it's frustrating, it's unforgiven, and it demand accuracy and not just a flipping frenzy!
I don't care what folks say about the upper playfield, I've had mine now over 6/7 months, (as my local arcade only had the pro) however, within a week I found that the upper playfield was an absolute must have. I don’t understand how folks can say the upper playfield is not fun…. Well, there are a couple things to do vs just hitting a few drop targets as on the past BK pins.
• One - skill shots:
o Standard Skill Shot (Premium / LE) - hit the light locks standup target on the upper playfield 1.0M +250K for each
additional Skill Shot.
o Super Skill Shot (Premium / LE) - Lock a ball in the catapult lock on the upper playfield 2.0M +500K or each additional
super Skill Shot
• Two – Loop the catapult for multiple scoring; very fast
• Load the Catapult… which can be difficult yet rewarding
Once the Catapult has two balls loaded, you can load two into the Triple Knights Challenge multiball virtual lock. Then return to the upper playfield, has two shots to get you back to the upper playfield. Load the 3rd ball into the catapult and once they are released…. Lock the 3rd knights multiball behind the Knights shield. BAM… 6 multiballs.
Game also offers the BK 2000
KNIGHT Multiball: It’s a throwback to the original Black Knight, complete with the old score display, original music, and, most importantly, multiplied scoring during KMB.
The King’s Ransom: Completing KNIGHT for the second time in one game will begin The King’s Ransom, a throwback to the first ever wizard mode in pinball (from Black Knight 2000). This is a minute-long 3-ball multiball with an unlimited ball saver for its duration.
For me a great pinball machine… which has been badly underrated pinball machine in the past 5 years
I don't care what folks say about the upper playfield, I've had mine now over 6/7 months, (as my local arcade only had the pro) however, within a week I found that the upper playfield was an absolute must have. I don’t understand how folks can say the upper playfield is not fun…. Well, there are a couple things to do vs just hitting a few drop targets as on the past BK pins.
• One - skill shots:
o Standard Skill Shot (Premium / LE) - hit the light locks standup target on the upper playfield 1.0M +250K for each
additional Skill Shot.
o Super Skill Shot (Premium / LE) - Lock a ball in the catapult lock on the upper playfield 2.0M +500K or each additional
super Skill Shot
• Two – Loop the catapult for multiple scoring; very fast
• Load the Catapult… which can be difficult yet rewarding
Once the Catapult has two balls loaded, you can load two into the Triple Knights Challenge multiball virtual lock. Then return to the upper playfield, has two shots to get you back to the upper playfield. Load the 3rd ball into the catapult and once they are released…. Lock the 3rd knights multiball behind the Knights shield. BAM… 6 multiballs.
Game also offers the BK 2000
KNIGHT Multiball: It’s a throwback to the original Black Knight, complete with the old score display, original music, and, most importantly, multiplied scoring during KMB.
The King’s Ransom: Completing KNIGHT for the second time in one game will begin The King’s Ransom, a throwback to the first ever wizard mode in pinball (from Black Knight 2000). This is a minute-long 3-ball multiball with an unlimited ball saver for its duration.
For me a great pinball machine… which has been badly underrated pinball machine in the past 5 years
7.617/10
2 years ago
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.
9.356/10
2 years ago
Nowra
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.
9.340/10
2 years ago
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.
9.200/10
2 years ago
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.
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