Sonic Dash: Extreme

Sonic Dash: Extreme is an arcade adaptation of SEGA's mobile endless runner Sonic Dash, redesigned for arcade play with physical controls and ticket-based rewards. While maintaining the core mechanics of the original mobile game, this version introduces several modifications, including a dedicated arcade cabinet, a physical D-pad control scheme, and randomly selected playable characters from the broader Sonic the Hedgehog universe.

At the start of each game session, one of nine playable characters is randomly selected for the player. The roster includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat, Cream the Rabbit, Blaze the Cat, and Silver the Hedgehog. Each character shares the same basic abilities in gameplay but offers visual variety.

Instead of touchscreen inputs, the game utilizes a large physical D-pad. Players press left or right to move their character between lanes, up to perform a Spin Jump, and down to Roll. The objective is to run as far as possible while collecting rings, avoiding obstacles, and activating item boxes, which include power-ups such as a magnet, a random ring bonus, and a shield.

The arcade version incorporates a redemption ticket system, awarding players tickets for passing checkpoints throughout the course. After crossing the final checkpoint, the player receives a rank based on their total rings and tickets collected. This is followed by a boss battle against Dr. Eggman in his Egg Mobile. Unlike the mobile version, players must bounce off springs to launch into the air and use the D-pad to target and dash into Eggman's missile launchers. Hitting all three targets successfully wins the encounter.