Classic pinball reference; Don notes the C3PO topper design pays homage to Black Knight's visual style

Classic pinball game referenced for sarcastic/antagonistic callouts; contrasted with Sharky's friendly tone.

Recent Steve Ritchie game, described as one of most brutal games, contrasts with Led Zeppelin's easier design

Classic pinball machine recently acquired by Dave in home-use-only condition

Stern machine; featured in INDISC Open main tournament; Eric Stone scored $98 million on final ball against Keith Elwin in Round of 16

Stern premium machine; desired for topper compatibility and music/sound design

Magnet-equipped pinball game referenced for comparison of magnet design and wear patterns

Vintage pinball; Tim sold his topper to fund Godzilla purchase; currently priced $7,000-$9,000; Tim considers price not worth value

Stern game with interactive moving topper, cited as design standard for quality toppers

Pinball machine; Tony Ramone did the first backglass and art package for this game

LE with topper accessory; original toppers sold for ~$3,000 on secondary market before Stern announced $1,500 rerun

Williams pinball game; DeMar's first game with Steve Ritchie; first to use new multi-threaded operating system

Pinball game featuring faceted jeweled inserts and adversary character; designed to give character personality

Vintage pinball machine Ken encountered through moving company connection; seller asking $6,000-$7,000 citing eBay comps

Stern original theme game released 2024; non-licensed; described as 'looking pretty empty' mechanically; underperformed vs Jurassic Park

Steve Ritchie game; Ron Hallett's first game in his personal collection; flow-focused gameplay

Challenging pinball game with tight tilt mentioned in Dave Smith's collection

Stern Pinball game; art blades still being produced (extra inventory); officially discontinued line

Referenced for similarity to No Fear (talking head feature, Richie Fan layout)

Pinball machine operated at Professor Feathers Arcade as part of their game collection.

Stern pinball machine from 1989 that Scott purchased on December 26, 1989 and still owns; has CPR playfield

Featured at Pinball Alps tournament in Switzerland

Classic pinball game; podcast episode about this game attracted most new listeners according to Spotify analytics

Referenced in discussion about designer capabilities; host watching Rick's stream of Black Knight gameplay during podcast recording

Stern Pinball game in production during early July with Pro model variant

Legacy pinball game; topper now available as accessory for Heavy Metal

Classic pinball game used in later semifinals rounds; features dangerous center target and magma beast mode

Stern pinball game referenced as having difficult outlane sizing adjustments.

Stern pinball machine; described as punishing and difficult; George interested in Pro version but not Premium/LE; has optional topper

Williams pinball machine from November 1980; level-shifter design with upper playfield; features MagnaSave flippers, timed drop targets, and multiball

Classic pinball game used in competitive play; George played against Keith Elwin on this machine at California Extreme 2003.

Gottlieb solid-state game Zach owns; purchased manual at Allentown Pinfest

Mentioned in context of topper comparison; discussed regarding code updates (version 4); played at Pinball Republic

Original 1980 Williams pinball machine; designed by Steve Ritchie; Ron Hallett owns one; being directly sequeled by Black Knight: Sword of Rage

Classic pinball title; Jeff Teolis cites as entry point to pinball hobby; referenced as inspiration for Jersey Jack's direction

Stern release used as comparison example for upper playfield additions; discussed in context of Pro vs Premium value

Pinball game referenced in comparison to Beetlejuice's topper mechanism

Steve Ritchie classic being re-released by Stern; Black Knight topper price cited as increasing 200% in four years (from $499 to ~$1,499)

Historical Stern reference point; invoked to compare expected sales underperformance of Venom

Referenced as a machine Minney owns a topper for, part of his topper collection

Williams game discussed in podcast; hosts have covered episode covering this title (comparing to Gorgar era)

Referenced as example of fast, snappy flipper feel that Tron lacks; model Jon wishes Tron emulated

Classic Williams pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; referenced as title Jack operated on location as operator

Classic pinball machine; referenced as thematic design precedent for desired D&D castle/skeleton aesthetic

Classic pinball machine used in tournament matches, set to harder difficulty with multiball and mode-based scoring

Pinball machine compared to Willy Wonka during stream; noted to have longer ball times

Pinball machine with shipping scheduled for late April, referenced as an option for the Women's World Championship prize winner

Classic pinball machine; Don stole speaker panel from this machine to use in his custom cabinet (later replaced via Pinball Life)

Classic Williams machine, featured in 'It Never Drains at the Black Knight' tournament name

Historical pinball game referenced for MagnaSave implementation; Scott Danesi noted the Rick and Morty version differs from past implementations

Original 1980 machine; Mike Harry Williams recently acquired one needing restoration, hopes to have ready for MGC show

Harry Williams electromechanical game; sold in high volumes; similar layout to Solar Fire, Jungle Lord, Pharaoh; has Magna-Save and voice callouts; still found in some Wisconsin locations

Historical pinball reference; identified as one of last games with major centerpiece mech

Recent Stern release mentioned as example of game host doesn't prefer but knows another will come soon

Original 1980 Williams game featuring early digitized speech and taunting mechanics that attracted new generation of players

Williams game designed by Ritchie; half stolen by Claude Fernandez who later worked on Flash Gordon for Bally

Stern Pinball game in development; Tim Sexton served as lead developer alongside Steve Ritchie

Classic pinball machine famous for magnetic ball save feature

1980 Williams pinball machine, subject of the historical analysis

Classic/original pinball title; referenced as having Magna-Save mechanic that hosts learned to use effectively

Referenced in stream discussion about content creators playing pinball games

Classic pinball referenced in comparison to Avengers' design elements

Classic pinball machine with three variants (BK1, BK2, BK3) all present at Blind Robin arcade; features MagnaSave mechanic; compared to Batman '66

Classic pinball machine; referenced as extremely difficult; compared to Led Zeppelin in difficulty/challenge level

Pinball machine with new code update available; discussed as potential streaming option for Outer Orbit Sunday event

Williams machine referenced in main room ('I am the Black Knight'); cited as example of balance tuning challenges

Harry Williams title from 1981; compared favorably to Fire in This or That question

Stern Pinball 2019 release; updated classic title; polarized community reaction

Referenced classic pinball game with upper playfield; used as contrast for how Scooby-Doo's upper playfield doesn't feel restricting

Unlicensed original theme pinball machine; cited as example of original IP that did not sell well

Original Williams pinball machine; referenced in comparison to Black Knight 2000; described as generating 'nostalgia boner' appeal

1980s pinball machine being restored with hardtop installation; owned by Jason

Classic pinball machine undergoing hardtop installation and restoration; subject of multi-part video series

Classic pinball machine receiving hardtop installation; the primary subject of this video series

Pinball machine previously restored by Jason; had no issues removing wood panels (contrast with Centaur's staple problem)

Jason's machine; will receive upgraded coin door from barn find acquisition

Original first game in Black Knight series from 1980, mentioned as foundational title in the trilogy

Original Black Knight game series referenced as precedent for upper playfield expectations; Cary notes players expect upper playfields in Black Knight titles

Subject of a four-part hardtop installation series that became a widely-referenced tutorial resource in the pinball community.

Referenced as machine where Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner was previously used

Classic pinball game referenced for comparison regarding magna-save mechanics

Reference pinball game whose mechanical topper was sold for $500 in the past, used as comparison for quality vs. current pricing

Classic Williams pinball machine being modified with hardtop installation in this video series

Stern pinball game used as comparison point for gameplay style and design philosophy (high-stress vs. casual)

Pinball game that won Best Music and Sound Effects; also competitive in Best Toys and Gimmicks and Best Animations and Display categories

Stern Pinball game that Hardy initially had concerns about but ultimately gave a measured review of, appreciating music and art but noting gameplay limitations

Pinball game that had hardtops developed concurrently with Swords of Fury in late 2018

Classic pinball machine referenced as one of Cary's first machines from 1980

Classic Williams pinball game by Steve Ritchie being recoded with new combat modes, King's Challenges, progressive difficulty settings, and modernized UI by Dick Hamill

Classic Ritchie design; mentioned in context of speech/callout history; iconic talking pinball machine from 1980

Recently released pinball; Pro version preferred over Premium/LE by majority, featuring upper playfield design

Stern pinball game used as price comparison point; host argues AIQ deserves higher MSRP

Stern Pinball game; referenced as example of licensed theme in classic pinball context

Steve Ritchie design from early 2019; host enjoyed it; used as design reference for Led Zeppelin speculation

Williams pinball machine; referenced for upper playfield design that Jason dislikes; compared to Foo Fighters Premium upper layout

Vintage pinball machine. Black Knight topper mentioned as no longer manufactured but worthwhile accessory (contrasted with overpriced Godzilla topper).

Classic pinball title; Ritchie rumored to design third game in Black Knight trilogy as his final unlicensed game

Original Black Knight game; host's least favorite in trilogy; ball lock should be set to conservative setting

Vintage pinball machine owned by Frank's customer; required maintenance over time

Ramunni's first major pinball artwork at Williams; silkscreen technique; designed by Steve Ritchie; significant learning experience

Williams pinball machine; first two-level game designed by Ritchie and Larry DeMar; tested at Mother's Pinball arcade

First two-level pinball game; Ritchie/DeMar collaboration; featured 'Hurry Up' and jackpot mechanics.

Classic pinball machine referenced in soundtrack quality discussion; Doom soundtrack proposed as 'more metal than Black Knight's sort of rage'

Stern Pinball game with moving topper priced ~$450; baseline for topper price comparison

Machine that arrived at Klyce's local movie theatre in New Orleans; first pinball exposure

Classic pinball game used as speed/gameplay comparison point; Stranger Things is characterized as faster than Black Knight

Classic pinball game designed by Ritchie

Classic pinball reference; 'here lies the Black Knight' headstone Easter egg appears on topper display

Stern Pinball game on display at EAG 2020 (Pro model)

Original 1980 Williams game designed by Steve Ritchie, first in franchise

Previous Stern Pinball game; animation team learned from this title and applied lessons to Jurassic Park

Classic Williams pinball game rumored to receive 2.0 kit treatment from Pedretti

Williams game (13,075 units); author notes unlikely for 2.0 due to existing sequels

Classic Williams pinball game; 13,075 units produced; author dismisses due to many existing sequels

Stern Pinball machine featured as Electric Bat's tournament/cash game for previous month; #5 in current earnings; tournament mode enabled with tournament button hardware

Game in McCullough's collection; mentioned as reference point for ball saver button mechanics (Rick and Morty compared favorably to Black Knight's magnetic save)

Zolt's favorite pinball table alongside Twilight Zone

Digital pinball table; back glass adjusted/relit but heavily blown out; no confirmed emulation changes per Jared

Classic pinball machine recently emulated in TPA beta; emulation praised for improved audio, difficult left ramp shot, bonus count recording labor

Farsight-emulated pinball table with significant graphics and audio improvements in latest update; cleaner visuals reduce visual clutter

Farsight digital table that received baked-in lighting removal, referenced as predecessor to Bride of Pinbot treatment

Williams pinball machine; Farsight modified LED implementation in digital remake, violating original incandescent-only design

Classic Data East pinball table; Farsight is developing emulated version that differs substantially from scripted implementation

Classic pinball table; Farsight planning emulation version; hosts discuss HUD/backglass animation differences vs scripted versions

Pinball game with community-made sword mod returning ball to left flipper via wire form (vs vertical up kicker); example of training wheel modification

1980 Bally game; first to feature an upper playfield

Classic pinball game referenced for ball save mechanic comparison to Raza's touchscreen pin bar approach

Stern title with topper accessory available ($400-500 range); topper driving secondary game purchases; no recent production run

Stern pinball; mentioned as placeholder in discussion of speaker light kit adoption across collections

Jersey Jack Pinball game; referenced as premium LE/CE with lower Pro tier adoption; model for Toy Story 4's apparent Pro-tier avoidance strategy

Stern/Spooky premium-only title (kapow); lacks pro version; suffers from lack of mainstream visibility due to no pro offering for location play

Classic pinball that Dick plays daily with original code

Stern game with Anthrax soundtrack; referenced as design inspiration for Venom's high-energy music approach

Premium model acquired by Rock Fantasy in 2019

1980 Stern game designed by Steve Ritchie; recently acquired by Ron from another collector; known for distinctive voice acting and Magna Save mechanic.

Vintage pinball machine where broken sling arm was diagnosed after listener feedback during podcast discussion

Classic pinball machine present at the venue in both original and modern versions

Classic pinball machine Neal played in school, memorable for iconic robotic callout 'Will you challenge the Black Knight'

George Gomez design; Don's first owned pinball machine, purchased in 2020 from Eau Claire Games and Arcade

Retro pinball game referenced for victory laps rule mechanics that influenced Avengers design

Classic pinball machine (1980) designed by Steve Richie; featured talking callouts and mechanical voice synthesis; referenced as example of Richie's legendary design

Sword of Rage Pro remake/re-release; scheduled June production with allocation limits for dealers

Stern Pinball Pro model recently returned to production rotation

Referenced as exemplar of central toy mechanic (topper) driving game sales; used as historical design principle parallel for D&D dragon mech

Williams Steve Ritchie classic; System 7; involved in relocation project; launched two balls into shooter lane post-move

Original Williams machine; first game Colin bought and restored; flipper and neck repairs practiced on this machine.

Historic pinball reference for 'split playfield' vs 'mini upper playfield' distinction; full-width playfield design compared to Scooby-Doo's upper level

Stern Pinball cornerstone title from 2019; exceeded expectations as a non-licensed game holding up against major IP titles

Stern game with multiple versions (Pro, Premium, Limited) displayed at Pin Lounge; featured prototype mechanical topper with moving, speech-synced knight head

Stern Pinball title; designed by Tim Sexton; referenced as context for Tim's hiring authority and timeline

Classic pinball series designed by Ritchie; Ritchie states he still enjoys all three versions; game that originally hooked Teolis on pinball at age 10.

Classic pinball game designed by Ritchie; featured magnets and upper ramp mechanics; introduced the host to pinball.

Classic pinball machine; mentioned as Jeff Teolis's formative childhood pinball experience.

Recent Stern release; incoming to Neil's collection; played recently at Sunshine venue

Williams pinball referenced for natural death save behavior due to apron design; hosts discuss mechanical similarities to Rocky and Bullwinkle

Cited as example of Stern machine with bouncy trough and strong right outlane slams; notorious for easy death saves

Solid-state pinball machine; Todd extensively restored with hard top, new plastics; subsequently sold to Gizmos (Roger) after restoration completion exhausted Todd's interest

1980 Williams pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; historically significant for introducing upper playfield, MagnaSave, speech, multiball; first game to charge $0.50/play (doubling previous $0.25 standard); central to host's economic argument

Pinball machine referenced for coaching strategy (left orbit for extra ball)

Older pinball game; mentioned as example of games with broad appeal and simpler ruleset for new players

Original game featuring Magna Save with side-cabinet button; well-regarded design compared to newer implementations

Classic game that got Sullivan interested in pinball; example of theme integration and magnet mechanics

Classic pinball series; machine damaged by burst pipe at original storage location; Melissa's favorite in the series

Stern game where Sexton previously implemented 10-second multiball ball saver feature that Keith Elwin appreciated

1980 Williams pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; first multi-level game featuring pop bumpers on upper playfield

Recent Steve Ritchie release with topper; compared favorably to Star Wars topper in quality and timeliness

Steve Ritchie-designed Williams pinball; left playfield design reportedly based on Flash Gordon through industrial espionage; featured at Rocky Mountain Showdown in both Pro and LE versions

Steve Ritchie-designed game; Pro version plays like two-thirds playfield; discussed for tournament and location viability

Stern Pinball remake revealed April 2-3; features upper playfield, right-flipper dominated design, music by established composer

Stern game NOT being vaulted, kept in active production

Early pinball game that attracted young Greg; won his first pinball contest on this game

First multi-level pinball game designed by Ritchie; featured adversarial personality theme and innovative ramp integration

Solid-state game Ted purchased for $300 in 1988, rebuilt it despite damaged flipper mechanisms, sparked his collecting interest

Referenced as comparison point for magna-save style ball-saver mechanics

Referenced briefly during stream in context of costume contest winner

Referenced as primary influence on risk-reward mechanic and boss progression structure

Classic pinball game; Rolando's tribute machine uses this as platform to showcase his control system; features original graphics and playfield design

Classic Williams pinball game from 1980; Hamill's custom recoding adds combat modes, king's challenges, improved audio, and enhanced operator menus

Referenced as example of child player behavior focused on shooting center target feature

Classic pinball machine; also listed for sale by streamer alongside Star Wars machine

Stern topper historically priced at $500; referenced as benchmark for accessory pricing standards now tripled by X-Men topper

Final game in Amazing Race finals; Mike Ravelli vs Joe Sharp head-to-head; Ravelli won tournament with ~300 million score (no extra balls)

Stern machine in studio; hosts added it as preferred backdrop over Ripley's

Pinball machine with magnet coil mechanics discussed in the episode

Stern game receiving new animated topper with head that tracks ball movement

Recent Stern Pinball release; positively received by panelists and operators; described as fast and punishing; features a flail toy.

Stern premium title receiving new Ransom Wizard mode code (exclusive to Premium/LE) and physical upper playfield enhancement June 24; hosts discuss strategic gameplay and design merits

Pinball machine, costume contest winner dressed as Black Knight character

Classic pinball game used in tournament; one competitor scored ~970M

Classic pinball machine; mentioned by player as first game they played in childhood

Most recent Stern release; discussion of pro vs. premium balance with hosts believing pro model is superior

Stern licensed game; attempted as original theme concept but licensed variant instead

Classic game with Steve Richie as voice actor; part of his portfolio of games

Referenced as alternative title for buyers seeking classic games

Stern 2019 release/remake; doesn't command high resale; romantic appeal due to scarcity on commercial routes; viewed as underrated by players

Nuclear Blast partnership, exclusive LPs available at Comic-Con 2019

Referenced as source of MagnaSave mechanic now included in Dude Looks Like a Zombie

Classic pinball game mentioned as example of accessible gameplay at venue

Stern competitor title recently revealed; viewership comparison metric showing theme-driven hype differential

Stern unlicensed game described as 'huge sales calamity'; rumored origin was Jared's suggestion, not Steve Ritchie's idea

Thematic antagonist character featured in the promotional content

Licensed music game; reported weak location performance; discussion of hypothetical Slayer variant

Stern pinball machine confirmed as feature game from AMD (Stern distributor) at showcase

Classic pinball game, Rhodes' childhood favorite, first played in early 1980s Melbourne

Stern release with advanced interactive topper; topper head turns and tracks ball movement during gameplay; positioned as industry leading example of topper integration