Sonic Pinball Is Here… And I Played It!

It’s Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball launch day, and I finally get to talk about playing the brand new Jersey Jack Pinball Sonic machine! In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I break down my first reactions to JJP’s Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, designed by the legendary Steve Ritchie. We talk about the launch trailer, the insane speed of the game, the massive upper playfield, Eggman’s Laboratory, Chaos Emerald Multiball, the loop-de-loop shot, the music, the cabinet options, and why this game feels like it could be one of the biggest pinball releases of the year. I also share some behind-the-scenes stories from filming at Jersey Jack Pinball, including what it was like working with Steve Ritchie, seeing the game being built on the production line, and getting early hands-on time with Sonic before launch. My full Retro Ralph Sonic Pinball video drops Thursday on the main Retro Ralph YouTube channel, so make sure you’re subscribed and have notifications turned on. That video goes even deeper with gameplay, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and a closer look at the shots, layout, upper playfield, and everything that makes this game move so fast. Sonic fans, pinball fans, JJP fans, and anyone who loves fast-flowing modern pinball, this one is for you. Are you getting Jersey Jack Pinball’s Sonic the Hedgehog? Which model are you looking at: CE, SE, or Arcade Edition? Drop your thoughts in the comments!