# Jersey Jack Officially Debuts Sonic Pinball

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-06-23  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/jersey-jack-officially-debuts-sonic-pinball/

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## Analysis

Jersey Jack Pinball officially announced Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball on June 23, 2024, coinciding with the character's 35th anniversary. Designed by Steve Ritchie, the game features a 27" LCD screen, art from Sonic Generations, three edition tiers (Arcade, Special, Collector's), and playfield innovations including a vertical loop and second level.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball was announced by Jersey Jack Pinball on June 23 (Sonic's 35th anniversary) — _Official announcement reported in Replay Magazine_
- [HIGH] The game is designed by Steve Ritchie — _Stated in article as 'another legend, its designer Steve Ritchie'_
- [HIGH] The cabinet features a 27" LCD screen with art and animation from Sonic Generations — _Direct statement in article about cabinet specifications_
- [HIGH] The game comes in three editions: Arcade, Special, and Collector's with varying features — _Article lists editions and notes pricier versions have special artwork, haptic feedback, Invisiglass_
- [HIGH] The playfield features a vertical loop and a second level — _Article states 'There's also a vertical loop and a second level on the playfield'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The iconic Sega character has been brought to life for the first time in pinball by another legend, its designer Steve Ritchie."
> — **Replay Magazine**
> _Establishes Steve Ritchie as the designer and frames this as the first Sonic pinball from a major manufacturer_

> "The pricier games feature special cabinet artwork, haptic feedback, non-reflective 'Invisiglass' and more."
> — **Replay Magazine**
> _Details the differentiation between edition tiers and premium features_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer that announced and is producing Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball |
| Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball | game | New pinball machine officially announced by Jersey Jack Pinball, designed by Steve Ritchie |
| Steve Ritchie | person | Legendary pinball designer who designed Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball for Jersey Jack |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | product | Sega video game franchise being adapted into pinball; celebrating 35th anniversary |
| [name withheld pending review] | company | Original creator of Sonic the Hedgehog franchise |
| Replay Magazine | organization | Source of this announcement; planning to feature Jersey Jack Pinball on August cover |

### Signals

- **[announcement]** Jersey Jack Pinball officially announced Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball on June 23, 2024, with full specifications and edition tiers (confidence: high) — Article describes official announcement with cabinet specs, three editions, designer, and cabinet features
- **[product_launch]** Official debut of Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball with confirmed release and specification details (confidence: high) — Jersey Jack announced release with three edition options and full cabinet specifications
- **[design_innovation]** Game features 27" LCD screen, vertical loop, second playfield level, and haptic feedback in premium editions (confidence: high) — Article specifies cabinet features including LCD, vertical loop, second level, haptic feedback, and Invisiglass
- **[licensing_signal]** Jersey Jack secured Sonic the Hedgehog license from Sega for this pinball adaptation (confidence: high) — Sega's iconic character brought to pinball by Jersey Jack, using art from Sonic Generations
- **[product_strategy]** Game released in three tiers (Arcade, Special, Collector's) with increasing features and price points (confidence: high) — Article describes three editions with pricier versions featuring special artwork, haptic feedback, Invisiglass
- **[content_signal]** Replay Magazine planning major feature coverage with Jersey Jack on August cover (confidence: high) — Article concludes: 'RePlay will feature Jersey Jack Pinball on our August cover, so stay tuned for much more!'

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## Transcript

In celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary yesterday, June 23, Jersey Jack Pinball announced the release of their much-anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball. The iconic Sega character has been brought to life for the first time in pinball by another legend, its designer Steve Ritchie. The cabinet features a 27” LCD screen with art and animation from Sonic Generations and comes in three editions – Arcade, Special and Collector’s. The pricier games feature special cabinet artwork, haptic feedback, non-reflective “Invisiglass” and more. There’s also a vertical loop and a second level on the playfield. Click here to see the official trailer and visit www.jerseyjackpinball.com for additional details. RePlay will feature Jersey Jack Pinball on our August cover, so stay tuned for much more!

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