# Jersey Jack Reveals Designer of Next Game & Approximate Launch Date **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-05-19 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/jersey-jack-reveals-designer-of-next-game-approximate-launch-date --- ## Analysis Jersey Jack Pinball officially confirmed on social media that legendary designer Steve Ritchie is creating their next game, with an official reveal scheduled for June 2026. Knapp Arcade reports with high confidence that the theme is Sonic the Hedgehog, likely based on the video game rather than the films. Ritchie has stated it is the fastest game he has ever created. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Jersey Jack Pinball officially confirmed Steve Ritchie as the designer of their next game — _Knapp Arcade reporting on JJP's official social media post, May 19, 2026_ - [HIGH] The game will be officially revealed in June 2026 — _JJP's official social media post as reported by Knapp Arcade_ - [HIGH] The theme is Sonic the Hedgehog — _Knapp Arcade editor states 'with 100% certainty' based on insider knowledge_ - [MEDIUM] The game is likely based on the Sonic video game rather than the movies — _Knapp Arcade's educated guess based on available information_ - [HIGH] Steve Ritchie stated it is the fastest game he has ever created — _Direct quote attribution from Steve Ritchie via Knapp Arcade reporting_ ### Notable Quotes > "I can tell you with 100% certainty that it is Sonic the Hedgehog." > — **Knapp Arcade (editor/administrator)**, May 19, 2026 > _Insider confirmation of the theme before official JJP announcement; establishes credibility of source_ > "Steve himself has been quoted as saying that its the fastest game he has ever created." > — **Knapp Arcade (reporting on Steve Ritchie)**, May 19, 2026 > _Direct design philosophy statement from the legendary designer about the new game's core characteristic_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer officially announcing their next game designed by Steve Ritchie | | Steve Ritchie | person | Legendary pinball designer ('The King of Flow') confirmed as designer of JJP's next game; stated it is the fastest game he has ever created | | Sonic the Hedgehog | game | Confirmed theme for Jersey Jack Pinball's next game, official reveal scheduled for June 2026 | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and media outlet reporting on JJP announcement with insider confirmation of game theme | ### Signals - **[announcement]** Jersey Jack Pinball officially announces Steve Ritchie as designer of next game with June 2026 reveal scheduled (confidence: high) — JJP social media post confirmed by Knapp Arcade on May 19, 2026 - **[machine_intel]** Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine confirmed as JJP's next title with official June 2026 reveal (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade insider confirmation with 100% certainty claim; aligns with KB knowledge of Sonic as mid-2026 JJP release - **[design_philosophy]** Steve Ritchie characterizes the new Sonic game as the fastest game he has ever created, indicating emphasis on flow and pace (confidence: high) — Direct quote attribution from Steve Ritchie via Knapp Arcade - **[product_launch]** Official reveal of Jersey Jack's next game scheduled for June 2026 (confidence: high) — Confirmed via JJP official social media post - **[personnel_signal]** Confirms Steve Ritchie's ongoing work with Jersey Jack Pinball as lead designer on flagship title (confidence: high) — Official JJP announcement of Ritchie as designer; aligns with KB data on Ritchie joining JJP in August 2024 --- ## Transcript News Jersey Jack Reveals Designer of Next Game & Approximate Launch Date k knapparcade May 19, 2026 Just a quick update to let everyone know that minutes ago, Jersey Jack Pinball shared a post on social media confirming that the legendary pinball designer Steve Ritchie aka "The King of Flow" is the creator of its next game. They went on to add that the game will be officially revealed in June. There was some debate in the comments of JJP's post about what the theme of the game will be. I can tell you with 100% certainty that it is Sonic the Hedgehog. Now we don't know if it will be based on the video game itself or the movies, but if I had to make an educated guess, I'd say the game. !Advertisement Ad 2 of 2 Steve himself has been quoted as saying that its the fastest game he has ever created. I can't wait to see it in action! New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today Posted 33 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Related Articles Jersey Jack Reveals Designer of Next Game & Approximate Launch Date 33 minutes ago American Pinball Cirqus Voltaire Production Numbers; More Info on Stern Pinball's Transformers; & Another Game Reveal This Week about 19 hours ago Stern Pinball Drops Second Trailer for Transformers Pinball 4 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement Ad 2 of 2 New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today StripeM-Inner _(Acquisition: web_scrape, Enrichment: v5)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-06-06 | Item ID: d4490982-2b60-4cb3-b3f1-9c9bff623b87*