Williams Medieval Madness

Price: $9,495.00 - SOLD - Manufacturer: Williams Date Produced: July, 1997 Units Produced: 4,000 Design: Brian Eddy Art: John Youssi, Greg Freres Software: Lyman Sheats, Jr. Sound: Dan Forden

Page Contents:

1. About This Medieval Madness Game
2. Game Play Description
3. Game Condition Details
4. Game Images
5. Game Sales Information

• NOS Moat Ramp:
  
  Usually always found cracked, broken, glued, and taped-up on this popular and often highly-played game, the famous "green moat ramp" on this game has been replaced with a brand new NOS (new, old stock) original ramp. We searched far and wide for this now rare, and extremely hard-to-find part, and paid a very high price to aqcuire this part to help restore this game to it's original glory. But it's the only way to bring back the original look and functionality of the main feature on this game- the Castle. This ramp has also had some modifications done to/around it to help protect it from damage for future years to come (see below for more info...)
  
  
  
• Custom "hole" protectors added:
  
  Professionaly-made custom stainless steel and aluminum "protectors" have been made and installed on and around areas on the playfield that are especially susceptible to "wear and tear" on this game, in an effort to preserve the original playfield condition and extend the life of the playfield surface and finish. These are:
  1. Castle gate front metal protector. (With laser-etched "cobble stone" look, to match castle appearance).
  2. Moat ramp kickout hole protector.
  3. Castle multiball lock hole protector.
  4. Merlin hole metal protector.
  
  
  
  
• NOS Drawbridge with Decals:
  
  Another commonly battered part on this game, the castle drawbridge has been replaced with a brand new part, including brand new decals on top and bottom sides. This drawbridge goes up and down in front of the castle to allow balls to enter the castle (down) or fall into the moat (up), and is usually damaged or worn out from ball wear/tear. Another extremely hard-to-find part, we did extensive searching and paid a premium price to obtain this brand new, original, never-used part to add to the restoration of this classic game.
  
  
  
• New improved reinforced yellow standup targets:
  
  New yellow standup targets added to this game, in front of the Castle entrance. Usually these targets are pulverized on most Medieval Madness games from excessive play and owner neglect. Not only do we replace these targets as part of our standard restoration, but we have installed custom-made targets that feature a heavy-duty reinforced bracket on the back that prevents the target from bending back over time, and causing balls to become airborne after being hit- the main cause of damaged valuable playfield parts. Any Medieval Madness game with standard factory targets, new or used, will not have the reinforcement that these new custom targets have. Another protective feature for this game, to help preserve and extend the life of the playfield and it's components.
  
  
  
• NOS Red "Dragon Wings":
  
  Yet another commonly broken- and usually missing- part on this game. In our extensive search for mint-condition replacement parts for this game, we acquired a brand new original set of red plastic Dragon Wings to install on the Dragon on this game (mounts over the right ramp). Wings are usually broken off by careless owners/operators of the game, or damaged by airborne pinballs which are usually launched at the Dragon from bent/damaged yellow standup targets in front of the castle (see above). Who wants a Medieval Madness with a "one-winged" or even a "wingless" dragon?
  
  
  
• Upgraded "Trolls":
  
  The two Trolls on this game, that pop up from the playfield surface in front of the castle, have been completely rebuilt and reconditioned, including brand new decals on top of the "flaps" above the Trolls themselves. The most common problem with the Troll units on this game, are broken "carriages", which are the metal parts that hold the Trolls to the raising/lowering mechanisms underneath the playfield. During rebuilding of the Troll units, we had the "Troll carriages" MIG welded to strengthen them and help prevent them from breaking or working loose in the future. Custom welding work that is done on parts on the games we recondition and sell is guaranteed for as long as you own the game!
  
  
  
• Remote-Mount MPU Board Battery Holder:
  
  Three "AA" batteries are used in most pinball machines to retain the memory (high scores, settings, adjustments, etc) when the power is turned off. Originally, these batteries are mounted directly on the main MPU circuit board in the backbox. Most people don't know they're there in the first place, or neglect them altogether, which can cause them to go dead and burst and leak battery acid onto the circuit board, thus damaging delicate electronic components, and can often damage the board beyond repair.
  
  To prevent this from happening, and to preserve the valuable MPU board in this game, we have removed the batteries and installed them in a remote-mount holder, off of the MPU board. So should they ever burst and leak, they will not damage any of the delicate circuit boards.
  
  We also include two tags in the game which indicate when the batteries were last replaced, and how to replace them, to ease future maintenance and replacement.
  
  
  
• Game Software Updated:
  
  This game has had it's software updated to the latest available versions. Game ROM on MPU board has been updated to custom revision L1.09C, which is a "Home" version designed for "free play" only (it will not take coins to do pay-for-play). Revision 1.09C is the preferred revision among hard-core Medieval Madness fans, and hosts many new exciting features that can be utilized during game play. For more information on features found in the special 1.09C ROM revision, click here. (Game is optionally available with standard "commercial" version 1.0, at buyer's request.)
  
  

• We have invested just over 60 hours of work in the restoration of this game.
• Playfield top and bottom surfaces stripped of parts and assemblies for proper cleaning- right down to the bare wood and paint. Playfield surface hand cleaned, hand polished, and hand waxed with top-quality Carnauba wax.
• All playfield parts have been removed and hand cleaned, or replaced with brand new parts where necessary. This includes light bulbs, posts, ramps, wireform ball guides, flipper assemblies, under-playfield ramps, target banks, bumper assemblies, lamp PC boards, ball trough and associated parts, and any other parts that are installed on the playfield.
• All metal parts removed from playfield have been hand cleaned and polished for original bright shiny finish. Ball rails (guides) polished with an abrasive fiber wheel to help restore original look.
• All ramps have been completely removed and fully disassembled into all of their individual parts, including having wiring harnesses and switches/plugs removed for proper cleaning. Ramps cleaned, polished, and all associated hardware and accessory parts cleaned, polished, and reassembled.
• Under-playfield plastic ramp (castle moat ramp) has been replaced with a brand new, original (NOS) unit. Foam rubber cushion custom-added to moat ramp inside castle to help prevent cracking in this area (common crack spot on this ramp).
• All playfield plastic posts removed and cleaned by hand with detergent and brush to remove any wax, dirt, grime, or leftover cleaner. They once again look like new!
• All three pop bumper assemblies on this game were removed, 100% disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Black bumper skirts replaced with brand new original (NOS) parts on all 3 bumpers. Any other worn or broken parts replaced with brand new parts.
• Both flipper assemblies completely removed, 100% disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt with brand new factory-original parts, and reassembled. Brand new original Williams flipper coils installed. Flippers tuned and adjusted for optimum performance.
• Both flippper bats replaced with brand new bright white plastic bats- original Williams parts with the "W" logo!
• All new rubber rings installed on playfield.
• All light bulbs on top and bottom of playfield, and elsewhere in game, removed, cleaned, and replaced. Brand new light bulbs used as replacements for old worn, discolored, or burned out bulbs and flasher bulbs.
• All light bulb inserts (or "lenses") in playfield surface cleaned and polished for maximum shine and light penetration.
• Brand new chrome steel pinballs installed in game (game uses 4 total).
• Playfield flat plastics (screened artwork) all removed, cleaned, polished, and reinstalled.
• Fender washers installed under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics to protect them from cracking/breaking from airborne balls.
• Red standup targets on playfield (4 total) have been fully removed, cleaned, replaced, and adjusted for best look and operation.
• Yellow standup targets on either side of castle entrance have been replaced with brand new special heavy-duty units featuring a reinforced bracket on the back side which helps prevent bending back of the target over time from repeated play. This helps avoid "air balls" where a bent-back target would send the ball up into the air with the potential for damaging nearby playfield parts. Durability and longevity of the targets are also extended with these upgraded style targets.
• Custom stainless steel protectors added to 4 crucial areas on playfield, to prevent damage and wear/tear to the playfield surface. See above for more details and pictures.
• Protective Mylar added to high-traffic areas on playfield to help preserve playfield finish and prevent wear/tear.
• Castle Moat kickout scoop has been reinforced with additional welding to prevent cracking and breaking (common problem on this game). Repainted for fresh "new" look. Scoop modification is guaranteed for as long as you own the game!
• Castle Drawbridge has been replaced with brand new original (NOS) factory unit. Includes stainless steel flap on front, and both decals (top and bottom). Nice, fresh "new" look- no damage or signs of wear/tear from ball hits (common on this part, on all Medieval Madness games).
• Castle Gate reinforced with additional welding to prevent cracking and separating of the assembly (common problem on this game). This modification is also guaranteed for as long as you own the game!
• Playfield decals have all been replaced with brand new original (NOS) factory pieces. This includes: BOTH Troll flaps, Castle Drawbridge top & bottom, and inside Castle floor decal.
• Castle Moat Ramp has been replaced with rare, hard-to-find original (NOS) ramp. Gorgeous day-one new look!
• Dragon wings replaced with rare, hard-to-find original (NOS) wings. Commonly broken (or missing) part on this game.
• Troll carriages welded and reinforced for added durability and reliability. Original, unmodified troll carriages had a tendency to crack and separate over time, but with reinforced welding, this problem is minimalized and reliability greatly increased.
• Brand new red flipper buttons installed on both sides of cabinet.
• Brand new Merlin gate installed in front of Merlin wizard kickout hole. Commonly broken or missing part.
• Score and instruction cards have both been reproduced for clean clear looks, and hard-laminated for durability, and to prevent against damage in the future- these look great!
• Technical info chart in main cabinet has been removed, and replaced with new chart, fully hard-laminated for durability and to protect against damage in the future (original chart was simply a plain piece of paper- new chart is hard-laminated and won't tear, discolor, or stain).
• Both slingshot bumper assemblies fully removed, disassembled, cleaned, rebuilt, and adjusted. Detector switches on both bumpers removed and hand-cleaned with tarnish remover for nice bright brass shine!
• Inside and outside of main cabinet and backbox completely stripped of parts, cleaned, parts individually hand cleaned, and reassembled.
• Coin door completely removed and 100% disassembled. All parts (including wiring harness and switches) individually cleaned and detailed by hand and reassembled. Coin door metal parts professionally repainted and refinished for that brand new "day one" look! Fully working quarter coin mechanisms installed in coin door and tested for proper operation/adjustment.
• Playfield glass lockdown bar and latch assembly completely removed, cleaned, and reassembled. New decal for number of balls installed on latch assembly. Brand new strip of insulating foam rubber applied to underside of lockdown bar.
• All four legs on this game have been replaced with BRAND NEW shiny chrome legs!
• Leg bolts all replaced with brand new shiny chrome bolts (8 total).
• Leg levelers all brand new (4 total).
• Cabinet nicks and scratches touched up, and repainted, where necessary.
• Solder joints on light bulb PC boards under playfield all reflowed and reinforced with fresh solder to prevent cracks and intermittent operation in the future.
• All electronics (PC boards) in backbox checked and tested for proper operation and good looks (no burned connectors, etc.) Fuses all removed, checked, and proper values verified- replaced where necessary.
• Remote-mount battery holder installed for MPU board in backbox (See image below). This prevents damage to the valuable MPU board from accidental battery discharge or leakage, which can destroy the board. Batteries are now mounted off-board and risk of damage is eliminated. Brand new fresh batteries installed.
• Playfield glass replaced with brand new scratch-free sheet of tempered safety glass.
• Backglass translite assembly cleaned and light bulbs replaced.
• All playfield stickers have been replaced with brand new original (NOS) stickers for a day-one factory-fresh look.

• New flipper rebuild kits installed- including flipper assembly parts, and associated hardware.
• New sheet of tempered safety glass over playfield.
• New full rubber ring kit.
• New light bulbs.
• New chrome steel pin balls (game uses 4 balls total)
• New custom stainless steel "hole protectors" installed on playfield (4 pcs total)
• NOS Castle drawbridge installed.
• NOS Merlin ball gate installed.
• NOS black pop bumper skirts installed (3 total)
• NOS playfield decal set installed.
• New heavy-duty reinforced yellow standup targets installed in front of Castle entrance.
• NOS Castle green moat ramp installed.
• NOS red Dragon wings installed.
• NOS white flipper bats installed.
• NOS red flipper buttons installed.
• New remote-mount battery kit with quick-disconnect connector installed.
• New long-life batteries installed in remote-mount battery holder in backbox for game's memory-retention.
• New price and instruction cards- hard-laminated for great looks and protection.
• New legs, leg bolts, levelers, and leveler nuts installed.
• New black plastic coin box and stainless steel lid.
• New coin door lock, and keys.

• Protective fender washers added under top and bottom edges of slingshot plastics to protect against damage.
• Castle moat kickout scoop has been reinforced with custom welding to prevent breakage in the future- common problem on Medieval Madness games.
• Castle gate has been reinforced with custom welding to prevent cracking and separating of the assembly- also a common problem on these games.
• "Troll carriages" reinforced with custom welding to help prevent cracking and separating of the units from play/wear & tear.
• Custom stainless steel and aluminum "hole protectors" added on playfield to help prevent wear in crucial areas (see pictures below).
• Protective Mylar added to high-traffic spots on playfield to preserve finish and help prevent future wear/tear.
• Heavy-duty reinforced yellow standup targets installed in front of Castle entrance.
• Score/instruction cards reproduced and hard-laminated for best look and protection.
• "Tech info" chart in main cabinet reproduced and hard-laminated for great looks and durability/protection.
• Remote-mount battery kit installed for MPU board to prevent potential damage to board from on-board batteries leaking. Batteries now located off-board to avoid this potential problem.

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Game Images:

Playfield:

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	Playfield- fully assembled (left), and stripped-down during restoration (right).
	View of lower playfield area- flippers, slingshot bumpers. Note protective metal fender washers under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics, to prevent damage/chipping.
	The Castle! Note brand new original (NOS) green Moat ramp installed, as well as NOS drawbridge and decals. Also brand new custom stainless-steel protector across the front of the exposed wood of the playfield, in front of castle. Protector has laser-etched "cobble stone" pattern in it to match castle look. This protector preserves the exposed wood edge of the playfield in front of the castle, to prevent wear/tear from the balls. Also protects the bottom "hinge" part of the drawbridge, which is usually smashed on most used Medieval Madness games. Also serves to absorb energy from balls shot when drawbridge is up, which lowers the risk of damage to the green moat ramp from flying balls.
	TROLLS! These guys pop up in front of the castle to block your shots! Shoot a troll to knock him back down! Note both Troll assemblies are fully restored, including reinforced welding to the mechanisms under the playfield to add durability and longevity to the units. Also brand new factory original (NOS) decals applied to the "flaps" on top of each Troll for that fresh "day one" new look!
	Brand new special reinforced yellow standup targets installed in front of Castle entrance. These targets have a heavy-duty bracket on the back that helps prevent bending back of the target assembly over time, which reduces the potential for damage to these, and other valuable playfield components.
	Another view of Castle entrance area, Trolls (flaps) and Merlin (the wizard) kickout hole area.
	Detail- Merlin hole, Dragon, and right ramp entrance.

Cabinet/Backbox:

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	Game overall view.
	Backbox custom modification: Remote-mount battery holder installed which gets the three "AA" batteries off the valuable MPU board, and relocates them "off-board", and prevents potential damage to the MPU board, should the batteries ever be neglected to the point where they burst and leak (common problem in all pinball machines from 1977 to present). Quick-disconnect connector allows battery pack to be disconnected, should MPU board ever need to be removed from the game. We also include two battery "tags" inside the main cabinet, and in backbox (shown in image at left) which indicate the last date that the batteries were changed, and how/when to change them in the future.

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Like all pinballs we sell, this machine also comes complete with instruction/operation manual and schematics, and fully functional coin door with all parts present and working. For our local customers, this game also includes