Stern
Jurassic Park (Premium) Pinside Rating
This game received 730 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.878 /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: 9.197
Artwork: 8.412
Sounds/Music: 8.434
Other Aspects: 9.043
Pinside staff rating
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This title is part of group: "Jurassic Park (Stern)"
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7.880/10
2 years ago
Saint-malo
I owned this game and sold it without regret after six months
a very innovative layout with deep rules but a big lack of fun factor for me. Maybe a bit too complicated with a lot of tough shots (really hard to get trough 4 or 5 paddocks). the general dinosaur theme with its poor artwork are also a letdown. Music and callouts are not really good either.
I have GZ LE now from the same designer and It suits my tastes far better
a very innovative layout with deep rules but a big lack of fun factor for me. Maybe a bit too complicated with a lot of tough shots (really hard to get trough 4 or 5 paddocks). the general dinosaur theme with its poor artwork are also a letdown. Music and callouts are not really good either.
I have GZ LE now from the same designer and It suits my tastes far better
7.760/10
2 years ago
Clermont, FL
An undeniably great pin, but it can be very difficult for average-skilled players to progress in the game. In my case, when I play JP, I find myself feeling more frustrated than entertained. It's a significant challenge to work through all the paddocks to get to the Visitor Center Wizard-Mode. The T-Rex mech is very fun, and the raptor pit is also very nice.
Many pinheads will love the challenge of this pin, but I find it frustrating to the point that I have trouble enjoying the game. I think the layout is great, and the rules are great, but together they make for a very difficult game.
Many pinheads will love the challenge of this pin, but I find it frustrating to the point that I have trouble enjoying the game. I think the layout is great, and the rules are great, but together they make for a very difficult game.
7.339/10
2 years ago
Fun pin with a lot of shots, maybe 1 shot too many. I really liked this pin for 4 months then I lost interest. IMO it is rated a little high. There are several other top 30 pins that shoot better.Rules are good and overall a very good pin.
9.740/10
2 years ago
After now putting on 500+ games on this machine as well as playing a variety of other machines over the last couple years, I can safely say that this game is easily a top 3 for Stern in the Spike2 era. If you love linear games this one is for you! I have made the mistake a few times of moving on from this game and it always finds a way back to my gameroom. This is my indication of 'keeper' and this is truly a keeper game with extremely long legs in a home gameroom.
Shots, flow, layout, toys are all A+ and top notch on this one. So many combo opportunities await you. The T-Rex head that moves and eats the ball is second to none. Even the raptor gate, as simple as it is, serves it's purpose well and makes a great addition to the layout.
Theming on this one is wonderful, who doesn't like Jurassic Park!? Personally, I love Johnny Crap's artwork across all 3 versions of this game. It's a nice change of pace from the cartoony superhero themes or photoshop jobs. Factory animations and assets though are pretty weak in terms of the movie, though they are executed well. The aftermarket sound/video package for this one is to die for and is possibly the best mod of all time (my rating though reflects the factory sound/video assets).
If you are looking for a game that is pure fun, makes you a better shooter, and is themed appropriate for anyone in the household, you can do no wrong picking up this game. Even though it is a linear game it still gives you choices along the way to escaping Nublar with plenty of side challenges as well. This is a truly challenging and fun game that will last a long time in your home.
Shots, flow, layout, toys are all A+ and top notch on this one. So many combo opportunities await you. The T-Rex head that moves and eats the ball is second to none. Even the raptor gate, as simple as it is, serves it's purpose well and makes a great addition to the layout.
Theming on this one is wonderful, who doesn't like Jurassic Park!? Personally, I love Johnny Crap's artwork across all 3 versions of this game. It's a nice change of pace from the cartoony superhero themes or photoshop jobs. Factory animations and assets though are pretty weak in terms of the movie, though they are executed well. The aftermarket sound/video package for this one is to die for and is possibly the best mod of all time (my rating though reflects the factory sound/video assets).
If you are looking for a game that is pure fun, makes you a better shooter, and is themed appropriate for anyone in the household, you can do no wrong picking up this game. Even though it is a linear game it still gives you choices along the way to escaping Nublar with plenty of side challenges as well. This is a truly challenging and fun game that will last a long time in your home.
9.540/10
2 years ago
London
I’ve played Jurassic Park Premium multiple times at the New Brunswick Centre Arcade in London.
It’s a highly enjoyable pinball machine and among my personal GOAT. The layout is novel and challenging, there’s a strong narrative of progressing through the paddocks and rescuing workers, and - of course - it has an animatronic T-Rex.
On the less enjoyable side, the dull playfield artwork and lack of movie assets detract slightly, and the ball-eating T-Rex could have eaten and thrown balls in more situations/modes.
It’s a highly enjoyable pinball machine and among my personal GOAT. The layout is novel and challenging, there’s a strong narrative of progressing through the paddocks and rescuing workers, and - of course - it has an animatronic T-Rex.
On the less enjoyable side, the dull playfield artwork and lack of movie assets detract slightly, and the ball-eating T-Rex could have eaten and thrown balls in more situations/modes.
9.495/10
2 years ago
The artwork on the Premium is hands down the best of the 3 offerings. I absolutely love all the fast ramp possibilities and the spinner makes me happy every time I hear it.
Klagenfurt
9.640/10
2 years ago
Incredible game. Amazing rules and so much to do. Fast, flowy, challenging shots and excellent adrenaline inducing action.
The game builds and builds and keeps this game from ever getting repetitive or boring. The shots are tight but satisfying when hit. The DNA combos are so great.
The original music and theme in this is fabulous. Have the alt code and while The john Williams score and Dino sounds are nice, on the whole the alt code is a hot mess.
The game builds and builds and keeps this game from ever getting repetitive or boring. The shots are tight but satisfying when hit. The DNA combos are so great.
The original music and theme in this is fabulous. Have the alt code and while The john Williams score and Dino sounds are nice, on the whole the alt code is a hot mess.
9.524/10
2 years ago
When I first played this machine, I wasn’t thrilled. Boy was I wrong! This one has really grown on me to the point where I love it and play it every time I see one. Elwin games are the smoothest games there are and something you’ve never seen before. The T-Rex head in this game is the best toy I’ve ever seen in pinball. There’s a reason this machine is so high up. The premium far out performs the pro and is an easy choice to splurge on or save some extra money for. I recently ended up buying this machine due to how much it has grown on me. This one is completely bolted down now and looks great next to my AIQ Prem and Deadpool Pro.
9.660/10
2 years ago
This is a great game. It was a little hard for me at the beginning, but its my go to machine in my collection now. The Trex is amazing and everybody who plays loves "feeding it". This game seems to have all my family members coming back for more, even the kids enjoy playing and they dont understand the rules at all. I just love shooting the ramps and the combos are the best out there (AIQ is pretty sick as well). The flow, rules, video, and theme just make this a winner.
Melbourne
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