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Sonic

gameactive16 mentionsFirst seen Apr 27, 2021Last seen Apr 6, 2026

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Sonic is a pinball game by Jersey Jack Pinball, designed by Steve Richie, featuring a ring-collecting game mechanic. The game was expected to release in July 2025 and was anticipated to be a major hit and momentum driver for JJP's product line. Sonic represents a significant title in the pinball market, with Richie's design pedigree and the strength of the Sonic brand expected to appeal to players.

Aliases

Sonic (game)

Relationships

  • affiliated_withHarry PotterHarry Potter production capacity constraints delayed Sonic pinball launch by Jersey Jack Pinballmedium
  • ownsSegaSega licensor of Sonic IP to pinball manufacturersmedium

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Recent Mentions (16)

  • Homebrew pinball game designed by Ryan McQuillen; basis for his hire by American Pinball

    Homebrew Showcase: Big Trouble in Little China Pinball at Texas Pinball Festival 2026Apr 6, 2026
  • Upcoming Stern Pinball machine releasing summer 2026 based on Sonic franchise

    DPP #235 "Unboxing a Pokemon"Apr 3, 2026
  • JJP in development; Kaneda predicts will raise industry bar with simpler code; Jean Paul the Win involved; Kaneda has playfield exclusive info withheld for $200 donations

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular March 21Mar 22, 2026
  • Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title mentioned as next game after Harry Potter; designer Steve Ritchie

    Episode 1198: "What Did I Miss?"Mar 16, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball 2026 release; Steve Richie designer; video game IP from 1990s; expected to feature spinners, flow mechanics; fall release (not TPF timing)

    Don's Pinball Podcast Sunday Livestream11/23/25Nov 24, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball's expected 2026 title; video game IP; central to competitive narrative vs. Stern's Pokémon.

    The Pinball Show Ep 188 BONUS: MORE 2026 Pinball Predictions

Contradictions

  • Existing: Sonic is a Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve RichievsConflicting: Mention 2 describes Sonic as a rumored theme for Steve Richie's next Stern game
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Jan 27, 2026
  • Spanish pinball manufacturer from Madrid; experimented with fiberglass/polyurethane playfields in machines like Butterfly

    #52 Gremlins - The Classic Pinball PodcastApr 27, 2021
  • Licensed IP; Kaneda speculates Sonic license was taken from American Pinball by Stern; unconfirmed rumor

    Episode 831: "A Case For Jaws"Aug 8, 2023
  • Homebrew pinball machine by Ryan McQuade; shown at Pintastic and inspired Brad Leutco to pursue custom pinball building

    Home Brew Developers Panel - 2025Dec 2, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball machine by Ryan McQuaid using digital-first design approach that Kyle emulated

    Off The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 19: Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 2: The Wondering WorldFeb 20, 2023
  • Spanish pinball/amusement company known for games like Prospector and Mars Trek; created custom Gamitron conversion kit variant with improved artwork

    Data East – Fake It Til Ya Make ItJun 19, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title; Steve Ritchie-designed ring-collecting game; leading next release charge before subsequent games

    DPP #214 "Gimmie Ghostbusters!"Oct 26, 2025
  • Forthcoming game with July release date mentioned by Kaneda

    Kaneda Kudos TestJan 3, 2026
  • Rumored theme for Steve Richie's next Stern game

    Saturday Morning Spectacular July 26Jul 27, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda predicts will be major hit of 2025; characterized as superior theme to Harry Potter for pinball; expected to boost JJP momentum

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Feb 7Feb 8, 2026
  • Sega game referenced as upcoming title expected to be impressive

    Episode 1178: "Brand Building in Pinball"Jan 15, 2026