KESSCO TURNS UP THE SPEED WITH THE LAUNCH OF SONIC KNOCK TABLETOP GAME AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR

Fast-paced party game blends board game strategy and toy-like action for high-energy play

NEW YORK (Feb. 14, 2026) — KessCo, a leader in innovative tabletop experiences, today unveiled Sonic Knock, a fast, hands-on game inspired by the speed and chaos of SEGA’s iconic Sonic the Hedgehog at New York Toy Fair 2026. Blurring the line between a board game and a toy, Sonic Knock creates an energetic tabletop experience where players flick, race, and collide their way through objectives in an action-packed race to the finish. 

“Sonic is an iconic franchise, and we’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with SEGA in a whole new format with Sonic Knock,” said Alex Kessler, CEO of KessCo. “It captures the speed, intensity and competitive energy fans expect from Sonic, reimagined for the tabletop.”

Designed for players ages 8 and up, Sonic Knock brings together two to eight players for fast, high-energy tabletop play. Much like Sonic’s world, the game is anything but solitary: opponents can knock players off course, disrupt carefully lined-up shots, and throw plans into chaos at just the wrong moment. Flicking character pucks across a bold, 3D board, players race to complete objectives and collect rings amid constant interaction and collision. Toy-like elements, including ring-stealing badniks and the iconic Sonic loop, add a tactile, physical challenge, while an included Bumper Card accessibility option allows players who struggle to flick to stay fully engaged in the action, all within a quick 30 to 45 minutes of gameplay.

Sonic Knock is the third title in KessCo’s growing Sonic tabletop lineup, following the dice-driven Sonic Roll and card-based Sonic Speed Battle. Together, the series showcases the beloved franchise translated into fresh tabletop formats, each emphasizing a different style of play, with Sonic Knock delivering the most hands-on, action-packed experience yet. 

Sonic Knock will be available in August 2026 at Target, Amazon, and Kess.Co with a suggested retail price of $25. Toy Fair attendees can get a first look at Sonic Knock and other upcoming KessCo games at Booth #2821 in the Javits Center from February 14–17, 2026.

About KessCo:

Based in Los Angeles, KessCo aims to create a new way to play through its innovative toys, puzzles, and games. Within KESS Entertainment, the company offers party games, strategy games, and puzzles spanning a growing list of video game and anime properties. For more information, visit www.kessentertainment.co.