Data East
Jurassic Park Pinside Rating
This game received 467 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.886 /10
Jurassic Park
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.956
Artwork: 7.63
Sounds/Music: 7.414
Other Aspects: 8.172
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Clackline
5.532/10
7 years ago
Titusville, FL
Jurassic park the movie has always been a favorite of mine. Then I played the pinball machine. What a fun game. The shots are challenging. The toy dinosaur is very cool. Shaker motor really adds to be effect. I love it and can't get enough.
10.000/10
7 years ago
Bermuda Triangle
The looks, the theme, and the new Chads code
Verry adictive
People get the new code rom from chad!!! This is the way to go for home play.
Random modes start, better rules and scoring, skipping t rex test on startup,
Be sure to:
Rebuild the flippers, add white rubbers and cilicone posts , ad some new not to hard flipperrubbers!
Give it some slope but not to mutch, if you dial this machine in, its epic!
Okay now that youve done the above add the working/opening gate mod witch opens during bonebusting, and then add some other mods to your liking
now some wax and you got the best pin ever. Data Easts best pin.
best of that era. Top 20
Dropped in a pinsound board and a led dmd with collor file i got from someone.
This is f¥ckn EPIC!!!
Verry adictive
People get the new code rom from chad!!! This is the way to go for home play.
Random modes start, better rules and scoring, skipping t rex test on startup,
Be sure to:
Rebuild the flippers, add white rubbers and cilicone posts , ad some new not to hard flipperrubbers!
Give it some slope but not to mutch, if you dial this machine in, its epic!
Okay now that youve done the above add the working/opening gate mod witch opens during bonebusting, and then add some other mods to your liking
now some wax and you got the best pin ever. Data Easts best pin.
best of that era. Top 20
Dropped in a pinsound board and a led dmd with collor file i got from someone.
This is f¥ckn EPIC!!!
8.520/10
8 years ago
This machine is very underrated. The features and gameplay make it a must own, such as pinball-eating T-Rex, raptor kickback, cracking the egg, 6-ball CHAOS multiball, memorable music, shooting dinosaurs, well-placed third flipper, shaker motor, and challenging shots. One of the best pins to mod as well. The theme will uphold the test of time and this baby will age with beauty. Get one while you can.
8.056/10
8 years ago
this machine was awsome wen it came out in 1993 one of DE's best, great theme ,out of all pinball machines the shaker motor works the best wit this theme,the dino follows the ball on the playfield then eats the ball, awsome!!!, on the dmd he eats the goat, all of the animations are great! this game is very fun to play, always a favorite to play by all when i owned it, great family machine, i jus had to move on,
still a great price for all this machine does...the dino will probly need to b serviced at some time in order for it to work 100 percent,the games choas is sweet 6 balls, finish all the modes for the shut down,then multi points,fast fun wizzard mode....dnt pass up a chance to play this classic DE pin.
cant keep em all damn it! i sold it only because i couldnt loop the orbit from the rt side only flaw i think...i wish they put a diverter on the rt upper loop to orbit from the rt side into the pop bumpers.....the guy i sold it to changed the roms to the new upgraded version ,he said it plays like a new machine..go figure
still a great price for all this machine does...the dino will probly need to b serviced at some time in order for it to work 100 percent,the games choas is sweet 6 balls, finish all the modes for the shut down,then multi points,fast fun wizzard mode....dnt pass up a chance to play this classic DE pin.
cant keep em all damn it! i sold it only because i couldnt loop the orbit from the rt side only flaw i think...i wish they put a diverter on the rt upper loop to orbit from the rt side into the pop bumpers.....the guy i sold it to changed the roms to the new upgraded version ,he said it plays like a new machine..go figure
7.491/10
8 years ago
Best Data East game I have owned, but feels very similar to the others in terms of sounds and responsiveness. Upgraded my ROMs to 6.0 and it dramatically improved the overall game experience by the increased ball save time and the random start mode.
Delaware, ON
4.708/10
8 years ago
Chalons En Champagne
not a keeper on my own,this game is boring because the sound is bad and the quality of the game too
6.794/10
8 years ago
Great Data East machine, but can become stale after a while. Excellent multiball progression. Smart Missile is a great feature
6.386/10
8 years ago
It's frightening in the dark.
Pros:
- Awesome Multiball mode! One of the best in pinball, involving a ton of strategy and some huge points.
- Great modes & wizard mode.
- Smart missile makes you think about what you want to earn with it. (hint: use it to complete the first CHAOS wave!)
- Really good music.
Cons:
- 6 balls missing? Where did they go - oh wait a minute, I forgot about Data East's terrible flippers.
- T-Rex is often broken on location and won't eat the ball.
- Tough to loop the side orbit because of the weak side flipper.
- Game feels a bit clunky at times.
Pros:
- Awesome Multiball mode! One of the best in pinball, involving a ton of strategy and some huge points.
- Great modes & wizard mode.
- Smart missile makes you think about what you want to earn with it. (hint: use it to complete the first CHAOS wave!)
- Really good music.
Cons:
- 6 balls missing? Where did they go - oh wait a minute, I forgot about Data East's terrible flippers.
- T-Rex is often broken on location and won't eat the ball.
- Tough to loop the side orbit because of the weak side flipper.
- Game feels a bit clunky at times.
7.500/10
8 years ago
"Welcome to Jurassic Park", a really fun pin with a great theme. It has a good amount of depth and lots of great shots to aim at. With the recent code update, the machine has gotten even better. With a dozen unique modes to work thru, there is plenty of variety in the gameplay. The animations that accompany each mode do a great job of representing some of the best moments from the movie and the dot animations don't disappoint. The system shut down wizard mode takes a while to reach and is a satisfying experience. The multi-ball progression is awesome and working thru the shots to turn the 3 ball multi-ball into a 6 ball frenzy is really fun.
The music and call outs all enhance the great theme. Most, if not all, of the voice work seems to be done by the original actors. This is a good looking machine with a black cabinet featuring the JP logo on the sides and a cool topper. The hand drawn playfield artwork is a bit cartoony but still better than a quick photo shop job found in many pins. The fun factor is kicked up a notch by T-Rex toy that eats the ball and a shaker motor that's integrated into the gameplay.
This game seems to "borrow" liberally from Whirlwind's layout and The Addams Family's layout and rules, but those are two great machines to copy. JP doesn't play as smoothly as either of those games, but I think the theme on JP is better. The game is also a catch and shoot game instead of a flow heavy game, which is a matter of preference.
Overall, Jurassic Park is a fun game with good modes, a decent amount of depth, and one of the best themes in pinball.
The music and call outs all enhance the great theme. Most, if not all, of the voice work seems to be done by the original actors. This is a good looking machine with a black cabinet featuring the JP logo on the sides and a cool topper. The hand drawn playfield artwork is a bit cartoony but still better than a quick photo shop job found in many pins. The fun factor is kicked up a notch by T-Rex toy that eats the ball and a shaker motor that's integrated into the gameplay.
This game seems to "borrow" liberally from Whirlwind's layout and The Addams Family's layout and rules, but those are two great machines to copy. JP doesn't play as smoothly as either of those games, but I think the theme on JP is better. The game is also a catch and shoot game instead of a flow heavy game, which is a matter of preference.
Overall, Jurassic Park is a fun game with good modes, a decent amount of depth, and one of the best themes in pinball.
7.663/10
8 years ago
Welcome To Jurassic Park
I always enjoyed this Pin but the sounds do get rather old after a but
the DE pity Tri-Ball is lit on Ball 3 is nice if your a noob, but skilled players wish to earn the prize
How about another tour of the park???
I always enjoyed this Pin but the sounds do get rather old after a but
the DE pity Tri-Ball is lit on Ball 3 is nice if your a noob, but skilled players wish to earn the prize
How about another tour of the park???
7.712/10
9 years ago
Serious variety of shots and excellent DMD incorporation with the gun. This game is probably the biggest bang for the buck out on the market. Without a doubt Dara East 's best pin...at one point it was an IPDB top 20 game. I bought this game to shop and flip 5 years ago and it's still in my game room. Kids and adults love the dinosaur . Smart Missile allows you to pick multi ball moments .Well thought out.
8.540/10
9 years ago
A fun game, one of Data East's best DMDs of the era. The play is good and there are plenty of shots. THE best toy in all of pinball (the T-rex eats the ball) doesn't get much better than that. My only real beef with the game is that the lights (GI) flash with the music during certain modes and if the room is not bright it makes for a difficult time seeing the ball. Other than that, a very good game. System failure is a blast if you can finish all modes.
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