Awesome to hear you got both. I just read through all the posts as I'm also debating getting a JP. My problem is with picking up the new Avengers Premium I really can't afford another Premium model right now, but man seems like the JP Premium is really the best option with the cool additions to that pin and that amazing code that guy wrote to add the video clips really makes me want to get that one. DP is an amazing fun game and to me it feels like everything was perfectly put together. When I play JP something just doesn't click with me overall yet and I'm not sure why as I love the theme. IM and DP are my only two pins right now and I can't say enough fantastic things about both pins.

If you are an above average to great player, JP is the better pin. If you are an average player or worse, Deadpool is the better game. There is more in the beginning of Deadpool than in the end of Jurassic Park, and there is more in the end of Jurassic Park than in Deadpool. I am an average player and I greatly prefer Deadpool.

I agree with this. I feel like there are some really cool modes in JP but they are so far into the game that most players never see them. DP is much more accessible. The shots in JP are tight and the spinner is pretty much the only one that can be reliably made from either flipper. The "Why would Nedry do this" focus of the call outs really grated on me, but now there is new code where they replaced a lot of that. I really like the humor they put into DP which is missing from JP.

I realize JP is seen as the "better" game. But I own both JP Prem and DP Pro, I prefer Deadpool.

I am in the market for one of these two machines, possible one other. I have read the whole thread with interest. One thing I like, is a fairly open playfield. Too crowded or busy not so much. Can someone comment on which machine might fit my likes?

I also read the rule set comments with interest. I like a rule set that has some things to accomplish, but too deep and complicated takes away some of the fun. I really like High Speed in this regard. Get the light red, run the light, get away! I have a mission--a fun one. Is DP a strong enough rule set? Is JP too complicated?

THANKS

I have owned both and I think the ruleset on JP is much more interesting. It can be complicated at first but once you get the hang of it, it makes sense and gives you lots of choices. The DP ruleset is also a lot of fun but it's not as interesting in that you're either moving through the villain battles or trying to get a score which is completely dependent on maxing the multiplier with the Snikt shot at the right times.

Playfield wise, DP has some awesome shots (the Katana shot never gets old) but I found DP to be a little cluttered with the lil DP bashtoy right in the middle. Not necessarily cluttered in a bad way, just not as open. JP feels a little more open with some longer shots.

It's hard to compare either with High Speed. They are both much deeper and both have pretty unique layouts. The poster who described JP as the better pin for a better player and DP as being better for average/worse was spot on in my opinion.

Thanks for your comments. Let me say a bit more and perhaps someone can steer me in the right or different direction.

I am probably an above average player, or at least was.
I have owned and maintained machines starting in 1982. But, I have become weary of my HS as it is need of seemingly constant care...if I was a bit more ambitious I would go with a new play field. But sheesh, $1100 for a playfield and a lot of work...so looking for a new machine!

I do like having the third flipper, and don't like video mode machines. So maybe DP isn't quite right for me (only two flippers). Starting to think Iron Maiden. Thanks for the ideas.

JB

Get a Hardtop for your High Speed and Maiden is just about the best game out there imo.

Curious if the opinions on this one have changed over time. I see Deadpool and Jurassic Park as both being well liked (and hard to find) games currently.

I couldn't sell JP fast enough. Over rated imo. We love DP though. Gets LOTS of play.
Maiden is the smart choice

Jurassic park by a lot

I adored Deadpool at first but it got so old so fast I almost couldn’t believe it

There is something about the deadool code that just feels extremely repetitive over time, hard to put a finger on it

Deadpool is a work or art and a masterpiece in presentation though

Jurassic park is a masterpiece in layout and rules for me

It all still comes down to individual opinion. Both of them are great games. I happen to like DP better (actually I LOVE DP Pro, it’s been my favorite game for a while now). Just because I still have fun when I play it. For me, that’s the deciding factor for every game.