About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in the pinball market, including new game launches and updates.

Things are certainly heating up in the pinball market, and it’snot just because summer’s here. With hot new game launches, tons of sizzling code updates, some fiery new marketing ideas and even a tropical pinball cruise, make sure you join Jonathan and Martin for the latest June 2026 edition of the Pinball Industry News PIN cast . After months of teases, Jersey Jack Pinball’s long-rumoured Sonic the Hedgehog game finally launched on Sonic’s 35th birthday. A packed two-level playfield incorporates some truly innovative ideas, while the three model range tops out with Sonic battling Doctor Eggman above the Collector’s Edition’s backbox. After announcing last month that their next remake gamewould be Tales of the Arabian Nigh ts, Pedretti Gaming revealed the game this month, with Legacy and 30th Anniversary editions offering a choice of artwork packages and powder coat finishes. In addition to the classic ruleset, there’s new enhanced code to increase the challenge to Battle the Genie, while the company has taken the opportunity to bolster their US support operations. After frustration from potential buyers at Winchester Mystery House selling out so quickly, Barrels of Fun have…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Joosten, Martin Ayub

Topics covered

• pinball market
• game launches
• code updates
• marketing ideas
• pinball cruise

Keywords

• pinball
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Tales of the Arabian Nights
• Barrels of Fun
• Pinball at Sea

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jersey Jack Pinball, Pedretti Gaming, Barrels of Fun

Products: Sonic the Hedgehog, Tales of the Arabian Nights

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