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PINBALL PIVOTS TO MILLENNIAL NOSTALGIA AND GIVES SONIC A $10,000 MACHINE OF HIS OWN
Pikachu isn’t the only ’90s video game mascot to star in a new pinball machine this year. Jersey Jack Pinball and Sega are teaming up on a Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, the two companies announced today; it’s already on sale at Jersey Jack’s site, in three different models. Sonic arrives hot on the heels of rival pinball firm Stern’s Pokémon machine, which was released in February, reviving the classic rivalry between Sega and Nintendo on a new battlefield: the world of barcades and basements in which pinball has thrived over the last decade. Based on the trailer, Sonic aims to capture much of the video...
PINBALL PIVOTS TO MILLENNIAL NOSTALGIA AND GIVES SONIC A $10,000 MACHINE OF HIS OWN
Pikachu isn’t the only ’90s video game mascot to star in a new pinball machine this year. Jersey Jack Pinball and Sega are teaming up on a Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, the two companies announced today; it’s already on sale at Jersey Jack’s site, in three different models. Sonic arrives hot on the heels of rival pinball firm Stern’s Pokémon machine, which was released in February, reviving the classic rivalry between Sega and Nintendo on a new battlefield: the world of barcades and basements in which pinball has thrived over the last decade. Based on the trailer, Sonic aims to capture much of the video...
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG GETS HIS FIRST OFFICAL PINBALL MACHINE AND IT'S DESIGNED BY A LEGEND
Even after 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog games, movies, and TV shows, Sega's blue blur is still capable of doing new things. On Tuesday, Sega and pinball maker Jersey Jack Pinball revealed Sonic's next game, an all-new Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table launching on June 23. While Sonic has dabbled in "Spinball" in the past, and pinball-inspired levels are a common feature in the hedgehog's side-scrolling games, Sonic the Hedgehog is the mascot's first legit pinball machine. To bring Sonic to life, Sega and Jersey Jack Pinball tapped veteran designer Steve Ritchie, known to pinball enthusiasts as the "King of Flow," for their new...
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG GETS HIS FIRST OFFICAL PINBALL MACHINE AND IT'S DESIGNED BY A LEGEND
Even after 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog games, movies, and TV shows, Sega's blue blur is still capable of doing new things. On Tuesday, Sega and pinball maker Jersey Jack Pinball revealed Sonic's next game, an all-new Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table launching on June 23. While Sonic has dabbled in "Spinball" in the past, and pinball-inspired levels are a common feature in the hedgehog's side-scrolling games, Sonic the Hedgehog is the mascot's first legit pinball machine. To bring Sonic to life, Sega and Jersey Jack Pinball tapped veteran designer Steve Ritchie, known to pinball enthusiasts as the "King of Flow," for their new...
10 Playable Art Investments That Will Redefine Your Collection in 2026
Collectors spent years buying pieces that were mostly meant to be admired from a distance. In 2026, that idea feels much less exciting to many buyers. People now want collectibles they can interact with, hear, customize, or actually use in some way. That shift has pushed playable art into the spotlight, especially among younger collectors looking for pieces that feel more personal and memorable. Luxury Pinball Machines Modern pinball machines have become serious collector’s items, especially the high-end models built by companies like Jersey Jack Pinball. Limited editions based on names like Harry Potter and Elton John became especially popular in 2025. A...
10 Playable Art Investments That Will Redefine Your Collection in 2026
Collectors spent years buying pieces that were mostly meant to be admired from a distance. In 2026, that idea feels much less exciting to many buyers. People now want collectibles they can interact with, hear, customize, or actually use in some way. That shift has pushed playable art into the spotlight, especially among younger collectors looking for pieces that feel more personal and memorable. Luxury Pinball Machines Modern pinball machines have become serious collector’s items, especially the high-end models built by companies like Jersey Jack Pinball. Limited editions based on names like Harry Potter and Elton John became especially popular in 2025. A...
Jersey Jack Pinball Machines | Uncrate
Pinball is no longer a relic, and Jersey Jack Pinball is leading its return with the Harry Potter Pinball Machine. What was once a barroom staple now reads more like a statement piece, blending analog mechanics with modern tech to create something closer to an interactive sculpture. The playfield is transformed by over a thousand RGB LEDs, while a High-Definition display replaces static backglass art with dynamic scenes and character-driven storytelling. Built-in Wi-Fi allows the experience to evolve through updates, extending gameplay beyond the initial release. Steel, glass, and coil-driven action keep the tactile foundation intact, but it's the layered...
Jersey Jack Pinball Machines | Uncrate
Pinball is no longer a relic, and Jersey Jack Pinball is leading its return with the Harry Potter Pinball Machine. What was once a barroom staple now reads more like a statement piece, blending analog mechanics with modern tech to create something closer to an interactive sculpture. The playfield is transformed by over a thousand RGB LEDs, while a High-Definition display replaces static backglass art with dynamic scenes and character-driven storytelling. Built-in Wi-Fi allows the experience to evolve through updates, extending gameplay beyond the initial release. Steel, glass, and coil-driven action keep the tactile foundation intact, but it's the layered...
Jersey Jack Pinball Celebrates Five Years of Rock with Epic Giveaway
The Chicago-area pinball manufacturer Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is turning up the volume on its celebration of the five-year anniversary of its landmark table, the Guns N’ Roses: Not in This Lifetime machine. To mark the milestone, JJP is launching a major giveaway: one lucky fan will win a full-size Guns N’ Roses pinball machine. It’s a collector-worthy prize combining gaming and rock-and-roll culture. Back in October 2020, JJP revealed the Guns N’ Roses machine, a collaboration with the legendary band Guns N’ Roses and top designer Eric Meunier. The game features 21 full-length studio master tracks from the band’s “Not...
Jersey Jack Pinball Celebrates Five Years of Rock with Epic Giveaway
The Chicago-area pinball manufacturer Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is turning up the volume on its celebration of the five-year anniversary of its landmark table, the Guns N’ Roses: Not in This Lifetime machine. To mark the milestone, JJP is launching a major giveaway: one lucky fan will win a full-size Guns N’ Roses pinball machine. It’s a collector-worthy prize combining gaming and rock-and-roll culture. Back in October 2020, JJP revealed the Guns N’ Roses machine, a collaboration with the legendary band Guns N’ Roses and top designer Eric Meunier. The game features 21 full-length studio master tracks from the band’s “Not...
The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball
Business Insider//Abby Tang and Charlies Floyd. October 28, 2025 Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing. Click HERE for full video...
The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball
Business Insider//Abby Tang and Charlies Floyd. October 28, 2025 Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing. Click HERE for full video...