Sonic the Hedgehog’s 26th birthday was marked by Sega’s launch of a new sports game, Sonic Baby Air Hockey specially designed for kids.

Sonic turns 26

With his unique charm, energy and charisma, Sonic is easily one of the most recognisable game characters in the world.

Sonic Baby Air Hockey table incorporates a narrow playfield and lowered height so that kids can enjoy this classic arcade game. It incorporates LED scoring and timer in the playfield and Sonic themed sounds. The optional ticket vend unit allows operators to make Sonic Baby Air Hockey a classic ticket redemption as well.

Justin Burke, general manager at Sega said: “Our Sonic-branded games have been growing steadily while demand has also continued to rise. We now ship more Sonic-branded games than ever before. This is due to the great value, quality and income potential of these games.

“The current TV series and a multitude of consumer games on various platforms are helping players engage with this great license through various touch points. By launching Sonic Baby Air Hockey, we wanted to extend that experience to kids too.”