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Williams Black Knight 2000 is a 1989 solid-state pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie and released by Williams Electronic Games. Serving as the sequel to the 1980 Black Knight machine, it is distinguished by its split-level playfield and an upper playfield accessible via ramps. The game features a three-ball multiball mode and a heavy metal synthesized soundtrack composed by Brian Schmidt. It targets experienced pinball players who appreciate high-speed gameplay and complex shot geometry.
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What makes Williams Black Knight 2000 different from the original Black Knight?
Black Knight 2000 is the 1989 Williams sequel to the 1980 Black Knight. Steve Ritchie kept the fantasy theme but added a split-level layout and an upper playfield reached by a ramp.
How do you reach the upper playfield on Black Knight 2000?
A ramp sends the ball from the main playfield to the elevated upper playfield. This second level is the machine's defining mechanical feature and creates shots that are not present on the original Black Knight.
Who designed Williams Black Knight 2000?
The machine was designed by Steve Ritchie, one of Williams Electronic Games' best-known pinball designers. Williams released it as a solid-state coin-operated machine in 1989.
Is Black Knight 2000 a video game or a physical pinball machine?
It is a physical solid-state pinball machine manufactured by Williams Electronic Games. Its gameplay uses a real steel ball, flippers, ramps, targets, and a dot-matrix-era electronic scoring system.
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