# Jersey Jack Pinball Shares First Glimpse of Upcoming New Game **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-10-17 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/jersey-jack-pinball-shares-first-glimpse-of-upcoming-new-game --- ## Analysis Jersey Jack Pinball has shared a teaser image of an upcoming new game designed by Steve Ritchie. Visual analysis by the community suggests the game is themed around Elton John, based on visible drop targets with records, RGB LEDs, a spinner, and reflections in the pinball that appear to show Elton John's iconic sunglasses. The game will be officially revealed at Pinball Expo 2023 on October 19th. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Jersey Jack Pinball released a teaser image of an upcoming new game — _Direct statement: 'Minutes ago, Jersey Jack Pinball gave us our very first glimpse of its upcoming next game'_ - [HIGH] The teaser image shows three drop targets with records on them — _Direct observation: 'I do see three drop targets that have records on them'_ - [MEDIUM] Community members believe the game is themed around Elton John based on visual analysis — _Community detection: 'Some astute folks over on the Jersey Jack Pinball Fans Facebook Page zoomed in on the pinball in the picture and found what appears to be a reflection of Sir Elton John himself wearing his big iconic sunglasses'_ - [MEDIUM] The playfield appears to display the word 'Elton' in cursive — _Community observation: 'the pinball in the picture seems to be over a part of the playfield that says the word "Elton" in cursive'_ - [HIGH] Steve Ritchie designed the upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game — _Direct statement: 'it is supposed to show off its Steve Ritchie-designed game'_ - [HIGH] Jersey Jack Pinball will officially reveal the game at Pinball Expo 2023 on October 19th at 7:30 PM — _Direct statement: 'Jersey Jack has a seminar scheduled for the upcoming Pinball Expo on Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM where it is supposed to show off its Steve Ritchie-designed game'_ ### Notable Quotes > "Minutes ago, Jersey Jack Pinball gave us our very first glimpse of its upcoming next game." > — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A > _Announces the first public teaser of an unannounced Jersey Jack game_ > "I do see three drop targets that have records on them. That sure lends credence to the rumors that its next game is based on Elton John." > — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A > _Connects visual evidence to existing community rumors about the game theme_ > "Some astute folks over on the Jersey Jack Pinball Fans Facebook Page zoomed in on the pinball in the picture and found what appears to be a reflection of Sir Elton John himself wearing his big iconic sunglasses" > — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A > _Community sleuthing uncovered additional visual evidence supporting Elton John theme theory_ > "Jersey Jack has a seminar scheduled for the upcoming Pinball Expo on Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM where it is supposed to show off its Steve Ritchie-designed game." > — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A > _Confirms official reveal date and designer for the upcoming game_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Premium pinball manufacturer revealing upcoming Elton John-themed game | | Steve Ritchie | person | Legendary pinball designer credited with designing the upcoming Jersey Jack game | | Elton John | person | Suspected theme/IP for the upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game based on visual analysis | | Pinball Expo 2023 | event | Venue and date (October 19th, 2023) for official reveal of the Jersey Jack game | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Content creator/media outlet providing analysis of the teaser image | | Jersey Jack Pinball Fans Facebook Page | organization | Community forum where astute fans performed detailed visual analysis of the teaser | ### Topics - **Primary:** Game announcement/reveal strategy, Theme licensing (Elton John IP) - **Secondary:** Community sleuthing and speculation, Pinball Expo event, Designer spotlight (Steve Ritchie) ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic coverage of game announcement with genuine excitement about the reveal. Author expresses anticipation ('I can't wait to see it!') and appreciation for community engagement in solving the mystery. ### Signals - **[event_signal]** Pinball Expo 2023 will feature official debut of new Jersey Jack game by legendary designer Steve Ritchie (confidence: high) — Confirmed seminar scheduled for October 19th, 2023 at 7:30 PM at Chicago Pinball Expo - **[leak_detection]** Community performs detailed visual analysis to identify game theme from minimal teaser imagery (confidence: medium) — Facebook community members zoomed in on pinball reflection and identified Elton John sunglasses; text 'Elton' identified in cursive on playfield - **[announcement]** Jersey Jack Pinball officially reveals upcoming game designed by Steve Ritchie with Elton John theme (confidence: high) — Official teaser image released showing drop targets with records, spinner, RGB LEDs, and apparent Elton John imagery; scheduled for formal reveal at Pinball Expo 2023 - **[licensing_signal]** Jersey Jack Pinball appears to have secured Elton John IP for a pinball machine (confidence: medium) — Visual evidence in teaser image consistent with Elton John theme including iconic sunglasses imagery and artist name --- ## Transcript Minutes ago, Jersey Jack Pinball gave us our very first glimpse of its upcoming next game. We didn't get to see much yet, but I do see three drop targets that have records on them. That sure lends credence to the rumors that its next game is based on Elton John. What else do we see in the pic...I see a spinner on the right side and a ton of RGB LEDs. Some astute folks over on the Jersey Jack Pinball Fans Facebook Page zoomed in on the pinball in the picture and found what appears to be a reflection of Sir Elton John himself wearing his big iconic sunglasses (see below). Other people with keener eyes than me also have noticed that the pinball in the picture seems to be over a part of the playfield that says the word "Elton" in cursive. Jersey Jack has a seminar scheduled for the upcoming Pinball Expo on Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM where it is supposed to show off its Steve Ritchie-designed game. I can't wait to see it! Play the silver ball on October 19th, 2023 at Chicago Pinball Expo! #jerseyjackpinball #pinballexpo _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 48ca712f-a8d3-4a0f-a526-f969f6a0bb83*