EP 25 - Where is your pinball money going for the rest of 2026?
Summary
JJP Sonic announcement confirmed for June 23; discussion of 2026 game pipeline and market saturation strategy.
Flip N Out Pinball Podcast 25 covers the official announcement of Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball, confirmed for June 23rd launch (Sonic's 35th anniversary). Ken Crone and Greg Bone discuss pre-order strategy, expected pricing tiers ($9,999–$15,000), and broader 2026 game release pipeline including Toten (Pedretti Gaming), Cirqus Voltaire remake, and anticipated announcements from Spooky and Barrels of Fun. The episode also addresses correction of a Steve Ritchie/Jerry Thompson story from a prior episode.
Highlights
- Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball will launch on June 23rd, 2026, Sonic's 35th anniversary
- Sonic game will be based on the video game franchise, not the movie franchise
- Sonic pricing: $15,000 Collector's Edition, $12,000 middle tier, $9,999–$10,000 Arcade Edition
- Sonic the Hedgehog will not be limited edition; games will be built to order
- Pedretti Gaming is teasing 'Toten' (Tales of the Arabian Nights remake) with anticipated launch near or shortly after Sonic
- Cirqus Voltaire remake is in development and likely to launch late summer or by October Expo
- Spooky Pinball is expected to announce a new game in fall 2026
- Barrels of Fun will likely announce a new game approaching late 2026
- Ken Crone previously worked at Jersey Jack Pinball and left the company
- Flip N Out Pinball operates a pre-order waiting list system where deposits are optional until official game reveal
This week on the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast, Greg Bone and Ken Cromwell discuss the games, rumors, and trends that are shaping the second half of the year in pinball. The guys share a recent visit to Jersey Jack Pinball and discuss the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog (official release date is 6/23/26), including why the theme could appeal to a much broader audience than traditional pinball collectors. They also revisit a correction from last week's episode, discuss hilarious comments from George Gomez regarding Johnny Mnemonic, and speculate on how the remaining games for 2026 will compete for your money. Plus, another edition of Pinball Power Rankings! As always, expect industry insight, collector discussion, buying trends, rumors, laughs, and a few opinions along the way. Please consider purchasing your next pinball or arcade machine from Flip N Out Pinball Email the show at: Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at:
In this video
Harry Potter
Jersey Jack Pinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Jersey Jack Pinball
Tales of the Arabian Nights
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