Black Knight Sword of Rage Pinball Machine | Pro & Premium – AU

The Black Knight Is Back — For the Third Time

Steve Ritchie built the first Black Knight pinball machine in 1980, followed it up with Black Knight 2000 in 1989, and then went quiet on the character for thirty years. Black Knight Sword of Rage, released by Stern in 2019, is that long-awaited third chapter — and it’s built to satisfy two very different audiences at once: players who remember the original cabinets from arcades decades ago, and newer players who’ve never touched a Black Knight machine but know Ritchie’s reputation for fast, physical pinball design.

The game leans into that legacy on purpose. Flip it into Retro Mode and you’ll hear the original 1980s sounds and callouts; play it straight and you get a modern legacy soundtrack composed by Scott Ian of Anthrax, with custom speech recorded by Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies.

Pro vs. Premium: What Actually Changes

This is usually the first question anyone researching this title has, so here’s the direct comparison:

The Pro gives you the full core gameplay and the signature Black Knight bash toy without the upper playfield. The Premium adds a second, physically separate playfield reached via the Castle VUK, which unlocks the Catapult Multiball mode and a genuinely different scoring path — worth the step up if you want the complete ruleset, less essential if you mainly want the classic Black Knight feel on a budget.

What Makes This Game Stand Out on the Playfield

• A motorized, interactive Black Knight figure that physically taunts players — swinging a flail, blocking shots with a sliding shield, and reacting with custom speech and lighting
• Magna-Save, a player-triggered magnet that can rescue a ball heading for the drain — a mechanic Ritchie has used across several of his designs
• Catapult Multiball (Premium only), reached through a transparent upper playfield most players don’t see coming on their first game
• A Retro Mode toggle that swaps in the original 1980 Black Knight audio for players chasing nostalgia over novelty

Buying Black Knight Sword of Rage in Australia

As with any Stern title, condition and model matter more to long-term satisfaction than which specific one you pick. We test every unit before it leaves our workshop, deliver free Australia-wide, and back it with our standard warranty — so whether you’re chasing the Pro for a tighter budget or the Premium for the full multiball ruleset, you’re not gambling on an unknown machine.

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FAQs

What’s the difference between Black Knight Sword of Rage Pro and Premium?

The Premium adds a physically separate upper playfield accessed through the Castle VUK, enabling Catapult Multiball and a 6-ball multiball ceiling, plus upgraded art. The Pro includes the same core Black Knight toy, Magna-Save and legacy sound package without the upper playfield.

Is Black Knight Sword of Rage a good machine for a first-time buyer?

Its Retro Mode and classic Black Knight character give it broad appeal beyond hardcore collectors, though the ruleset (especially on Premium) has enough depth to hold experienced players’ interest too.

How much does a Black Knight Sword of Rage pinball machine cost?

Pricing depends on model (Pro vs Premium) and whether you’re buying new or used — check current listings for exact figures, as used pricing moves with the wider pinball market.

Is this the same Black Knight from the original 1980 and 1989 machines?

Yes — it’s the third official entry in the series, designed again by Steve Ritchie, with a dedicated Retro Mode that plays the original 1980 audio and callouts.

What are the dimensions of a Black Knight Sword of Rage cabinet?

It uses a standard modern Stern cabinet footprint, similar to other current-generation Stern titles — confirm exact installed dimensions before planning a space, particularly if the Premium’s additional upper playfield hardware affects clearance.

Can I buy Black Knight Sword of Rage used in Australia?

Availability shifts regularly between new-order and pre-owned stock — check current listings, and ask about full service history if buying used.

Does Black knight Sword of Rage need much ongoing maintenance?

Like any modern Stern machine, routine upkeep (bulb replacement, occasional rubber changes, general cleaning) is minor if the machine is looked after; the moving Black Knight toy is the one mechanism worth having checked periodically by a technician.