Stern
Jurassic Park (Premium) Pinside Rating
This game received 732 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.879 /10
Jurassic Park (Premium)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Jurassic Park (Stern)". The group itself ranks #2 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 9.196
Artwork: 8.411
Sounds/Music: 8.424
Other Aspects: 9.044
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 2 of us have rated this game.
This title is part of group: "Jurassic Park (Stern)"
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8.447/10
10 months ago
Oakland, CA
First time on it got a little more than 15 games on it I liked it a lot smooth at times,fast.. but it felt like Chopin wood when not hitting shots...I'll update after more play...the ramps, T-Rex, ,combos all in all a great game and I would like to own one!
8.920/10
10 months ago
It's a really fun game. Really good flow, really good theming, really good callouts, really good sound. The T-Rex on the Premium and LE is one of the cooler aspects of any game for sure. However, unlike some other Top 15 titles, I don't see this ever being a casual play for me because, in my experience, it's a ridiculously fast game. My score deviation is huge. Maybe it's just my setup because someone else set it up and I'm only about 20 plays in. But, it's really, really fast. I don't think I'd want to play it if I weren't 100% honed in. That's really my major criticism, and why I would probably rank it a little lower than 4 (maybe around 15) at the moment. There are some games near the top (Godzilla and Twilight Zone would be my Top 2 for playability) that I can enjoy whether I'm really into it, or just kind of casually killing time. It may just be my setup. It may just be because it's brand new. But, at the moment this is not one of those games for me because it is so ridiculously fast in spots.
9.016/10
11 months ago
Very fun game with more flow than I expected. All the ramps are satisfying to hit. While it's generally thought to be difficult I think that comes down to tight shots and not cruel drains. I have many games where I'm not making much progress but still having fun because most of the missed shots aren't immediate threats. This results in it being more newbie friendly than I thought it would be.
My NIB shoots extremely well and needed little adjustment. The shooter lane exit and tower shots are smooth. I centered the T Rex a bit and leveled the raptor cage gate and now it plays pretty much perfectly.
The motorized T Rex is a real crowd pleaser and I really like how thematic the raptor cage is when you lock a ball and then see it thrashing around as you smack the gate. My relationship with the truck is love /hate. It always seems to be in the way of a smart missile shot...
I really like the premium cabinet art. The orange pops when you add speaker grill lights near the same color and I like how the overall look isn't as eye burning as titles like Foo Fighters or Deadpool. The raptor translite image is much better than the spitter found on the pro. The playfield art is admittedly very bland but gets the job done and the inserts are easy to understand.
It could see this eventually dethroning my current favorite Godzilla. Which is a testament to the code and gameplay because I feel like GZ has much better theme integration. I suppose time will tell.
My NIB shoots extremely well and needed little adjustment. The shooter lane exit and tower shots are smooth. I centered the T Rex a bit and leveled the raptor cage gate and now it plays pretty much perfectly.
The motorized T Rex is a real crowd pleaser and I really like how thematic the raptor cage is when you lock a ball and then see it thrashing around as you smack the gate. My relationship with the truck is love /hate. It always seems to be in the way of a smart missile shot...
I really like the premium cabinet art. The orange pops when you add speaker grill lights near the same color and I like how the overall look isn't as eye burning as titles like Foo Fighters or Deadpool. The raptor translite image is much better than the spitter found on the pro. The playfield art is admittedly very bland but gets the job done and the inserts are easy to understand.
It could see this eventually dethroning my current favorite Godzilla. Which is a testament to the code and gameplay because I feel like GZ has much better theme integration. I suppose time will tell.
8.159/10
11 months ago
Played this a dozen times and the rules and shots are incredible. The T-rex mech is one of the best. The lack of movie clips and assets is disappointing. Our 10 yo twin boys love playing it and the progression to the visitors center is very well done.
9.400/10
11 months ago
I really like this theme. Who doesn't like the original Jurassic Park? It might be the best movie ever made and it holds up, even 30 years later. I added a lot of mods to this game, including an upgraded T-Rex head sculpt, some custom signs for the Heli ramp and also an East Dock sign, as well as some trees. I plan on adding even more stuff! The shots are good, the map on the playfield and the rules are easy to follow, and the art work is good. I would say that it is a medium difficulty game. I won't sell this game and this theme will never go out of style.
9.220/10
1 year ago
This is a solid machine. Multiple multi ball features make its replayability very good. My only complaints are how narrow a lot of the shots are and how shots to the left side of the playfield are incredibly difficult to set up.
9.700/10
1 year ago
Probably Stern's best game ever. The artwork is kinda crap (see what i did there) and it might not shoot quite as well as godzilla, but the layout is still fantastic and has maybe the all time best ruleset.
9.560/10
1 year ago
Best game made so far.
I love it.
Hard fast and fun.
I wish there was more than one path
Skill shot
Map
White shot
Rescue
Set trap
Catch dinosaur
Repeat
Be fun to catch more than one dinosaur at a time
Have two going at once.
I love the game its super hard too
I love it.
Hard fast and fun.
I wish there was more than one path
Skill shot
Map
White shot
Rescue
Set trap
Catch dinosaur
Repeat
Be fun to catch more than one dinosaur at a time
Have two going at once.
I love the game its super hard too
9.576/10
1 year ago
Québec, QC
What a great game. It appeals to everyone because of the theme. Non experienced players will "forget" the upper flipper while seasoned player would have a great time trying to make the combos/loops possible with it. Ruleset is extremely deep which makes this game a must own.
This game WILL test you, it's really fast and you'll really have to stay extremely focused or it will knock you out. Since I like speed and fluidity, this a dream game for me.
The only thing that's not on par for me is the playfeld art, it's very personal though as some other persons might really like it. It's good, but it's not "wow".
The playfield design and geometry screams "genius" ... some shots are extremely tight (we're talking "Houdini tight" here) but that's a good thing as it's very rewarding to hit them. You'll become a better player because of this. You'll have to perfect you ball control skill otherwise you're going nowhere.
Gives me goosebumps every time I start a game and hear "Welcome to Jurassic Park" and listen to the John Williams orchestral score. On a side note, since the music/sounds effects are so great in this game, it's highly recommended to add a Pinwoofer Stern Super Kit. You'll feel much more bass and the sound will be fuller, richer, louder with LOT more dynamics. A no brainer.
This game's a keeper. Do yourself a favor and get one while they're still making it.
This game WILL test you, it's really fast and you'll really have to stay extremely focused or it will knock you out. Since I like speed and fluidity, this a dream game for me.
The only thing that's not on par for me is the playfeld art, it's very personal though as some other persons might really like it. It's good, but it's not "wow".
The playfield design and geometry screams "genius" ... some shots are extremely tight (we're talking "Houdini tight" here) but that's a good thing as it's very rewarding to hit them. You'll become a better player because of this. You'll have to perfect you ball control skill otherwise you're going nowhere.
Gives me goosebumps every time I start a game and hear "Welcome to Jurassic Park" and listen to the John Williams orchestral score. On a side note, since the music/sounds effects are so great in this game, it's highly recommended to add a Pinwoofer Stern Super Kit. You'll feel much more bass and the sound will be fuller, richer, louder with LOT more dynamics. A no brainer.
This game's a keeper. Do yourself a favor and get one while they're still making it.
7.840/10
1 year ago
This is an exceedingly well-designed game. I like the shots, particularly from the upper right flipper. And the T-rex grabbing the ball is definitely a fun-factor. Not as crazy about the lower left side of the play field but all-in-all, a really good game. The only thing I have to add is that I don't "dream about playing" this machine at all. At our local arcade, where I play a lot, there are Godzilla, Avengers IQ, Iron Maiden and Deadpool machines that I would rather play than JP. And I really don't feel the need to ever own it. But otherwise, it's a really good machine.
9.216/10
1 year ago
What a fun game. I played this on location and it was an instant favorite. It is a killer...tough shots and complex ruleset...but man when you hit those shots is it satisfying. The Trex eating your ball is an amazing moment in the gameplay. Its hard, but rewarding...this will probably be my next pin at home...thanks to the DEEP ruleset its a pin that you can enjoy for many years.
9.740/10
1 year ago
Great pin!. The ball flow is second to none. The animations and mechanical toys i.e. the dinosaur is fantastic. Some very challenging shots, but very gratifying when you make them. Very polished code and outstanding fidelity to the movie. Certainly a keeper.
Zürich
9.220/10
1 year ago
Didn't realize how much I liked JP until a friend had it in their collection, then sold it. I miss it every time I go over there, which I can't say the same for other games that have come and gone. Lots of flow, but a bit clunkier than GZ/Avengers. The clunkiness reminds me of IM in a big way. That said, I would prefer tough slightly clunky shots to wide open easy shooters that get boring very quickly. JP brings that challenge, and with rules as deep as JP, it's one of my favorites. Definitely on my short list to buy.
9.400/10
1 year ago
It's an incredibly difficult but satisfying and fun machine. Very good.
My BIGGEST gripe is the T-Rex head being a pain to align and get working consistently. The raptor pen also tends to stick balls and force a glass removal. There is a few places where a ball can sneak and get completely stuck requiring actual tools to get unstuck
As an owner/operator, the machine is up there with some of the more annoying maintenance games, but it is 100% worth the time and effort because it is fun to play for a long period of time and satisfyingly difficult. The sense of achievement you get from completing stuff is rivaled by a select few games, and the theme is 100% on point and just as wonderful. Every time, I hear this game on location before ANY other game, regardless of if I even know they have it. Knocked it out of the park on this one.
My BIGGEST gripe is the T-Rex head being a pain to align and get working consistently. The raptor pen also tends to stick balls and force a glass removal. There is a few places where a ball can sneak and get completely stuck requiring actual tools to get unstuck
As an owner/operator, the machine is up there with some of the more annoying maintenance games, but it is 100% worth the time and effort because it is fun to play for a long period of time and satisfyingly difficult. The sense of achievement you get from completing stuff is rivaled by a select few games, and the theme is 100% on point and just as wonderful. Every time, I hear this game on location before ANY other game, regardless of if I even know they have it. Knocked it out of the park on this one.
9.639/10
1 year ago
I've never played a game where there is so much on the playfield yet the ball is so controllable and predictable. Such a great layout. Very fast at times. Lots of fun shots esp backhanded with a trapped ball on the left flipper. Theme/call-outs/etc all perfect. Game does not get old one bit.
9.620/10
1 year ago
Santo André
Jurassic Park Premium, I never liked the machine but an opportunity arose and I ended up acquiring one, playing at home calmly I started to understand the game and everything started to flow, honestly it is not my dream machine, but I have to admit that it is an excellent game! the T-Rex and the cage of the velociraptors are worth the machine, I also thought the amber bumpers with the mosquitoes, box art and back glass very well done, could have improved the lighting of the machine with a few more reflectors nothing that is not can be resolved, in general I am enjoying the game and I think that due to the resources and the code of the machine, it has the possibility of lasting a long time in my game room.
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