# JURASSIC PARK **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2019-07-23 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/07/23/jurassic-park --- ## Analysis Stern Pinball has released a remake of their classic 1993 Jurassic Park game, following the modern three-tier variant model (Pro, Premium, Limited Edition). The new version features a shot-rich single-level playfield with metal ramp returns, and the Premium/LE models include enhanced features such as molded dinosaur elements and a moving dinosaur head. The Pro and Premium playfields are largely similar with cosmetic and trim differences, while the LE adds aesthetic upgrades including a green lock bar and enhanced speakers. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Jurassic Park is a remake of Stern's early '90s game originally released in 1993 — _Article explicitly states 'Stern Pinball's latest release is a remake of one of their most popular games of the early '90s – Jurassic Park' and references the original 1993 release._ - [HIGH] All three models (Pro, Premium, LE) feature three flippers and a shot-rich single-level playfield — _Direct statement: 'All three models appear to have three flippers and a shot-rich single-level playfield.'_ - [HIGH] The Pro and Premium playfields are largely similar, with Premium/LE having molded dinosaur elements versus flat butyrate plastics on Pro — _Article details: 'It is to be expected that some of the moulded models on the mid and upper-range versions are replaced by flat butyrate plastics on the Pro' and comparison images provided._ - [MEDIUM] The dinosaur head on higher-tier models can move laterally and potentially follow the ball — _Article states: 'It does look as though the dinosaur head on the higher models can move laterally and perhaps follow the ball to some degree.'_ - [HIGH] Limited Edition model features a green lock bar, side rails, legs, hinges with different speakers than Pro/Premium — _Explicitly stated: 'The LE gets a green lock bar, side rails, legs and hinges with different speakers.'_ ### Notable Quotes > "Stern Pinball's latest release is a remake of one of their most popular games of the early '90s – Jurassic Park." > — **Pinball News** > _Establishes the nature of the release as a remake rather than original design._ > "Unlike back in 1993 when the original was released, the new Jurassic Park follows the familiar trend of having three variants – the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition." > — **Pinball News** > _Highlights the shift to three-tier pricing model in modern Stern releases._ > "All three models appear to have three flippers and a shot-rich single-level playfield." > — **Pinball News** > _Describes core playfield architecture across all variants._ > "It does look as though the dinosaur head on the higher models can move laterally and perhaps follow the ball to some degree." > — **Pinball News** > _Indicates interactive mechanical feature differentiating Premium/LE from Pro._ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer releasing the Jurassic Park remake in three-tier variant model. | | Jurassic Park | game | Remake of 1993 Stern Pinball classic; new release in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants. | | Pinball News | organization | Source of the article providing detailed visual analysis of Jurassic Park variants. | | Black Knight: Sword of Rage | game | Referenced as Stern's previous 'cornerstone' release for comparison of feature differentiation strategy. | | Pro model | product | Base tier variant of Jurassic Park with flat butyrate plastics instead of molded elements. | | Premium model | product | Mid-tier variant with molded dinosaur elements and enhanced cabinet/backbox art. | | Limited Edition model | product | Top-tier variant with green lock bar, enhanced speakers, and premium aesthetic finishes. | ### Topics - **Primary:** Three-tier variant strategy (Pro/Premium/LE), Remake/reboot trend in pinball, Playfield design and feature differentiation, Dinosaur-themed mechanical toys - **Secondary:** Cabinet and backbox art packages, Molded plastic vs flat butyrate materials ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0) — The article is a factual technical breakdown of game variants with no editorial opinion or value judgment. Tone is informative and descriptive. ### Signals - **[design_philosophy]** Stern maintaining core playfield mechanics across all variants (unlike Black Knight: Sword of Rage), with differentiation primarily through materials quality and cosmetics. (confidence: medium) — Article notes: 'unlike Stern's last 'cornerstone' release – Black Knight: Sword of Rage – there don't seem to be any major playfield mechanisms taken out too.' - **[announcement]** Official or near-official reveal of Jurassic Park remake in three-tier variant structure. (confidence: high) — Article explicitly states images are 'branded as coming from Stern' and appear to be preliminary official compositions. - **[product_strategy]** Strategic feature distribution across Pro/Premium/LE tiers: molded vs flat plastics, moving dinosaur head mechanic, aesthetic upgrades (green lock bar, speakers) exclusive to higher tiers. (confidence: high) — Detailed comparison of playfield elements and cabinet features showing clear mechanical and cosmetic differentiation by model tier. --- ## Transcript We have talked before about the growing trend to re-visit (or re-boot) previous titles to make new pinball games, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Star Wars, Star Trek and Guns N’ Roses. Stern Pinball’s latest release is a remake of one of their most popular games of the early ’90s – Jurassic Park. Unlike back in 1993 when the original was released, the new Jurassic Park follows the familiar trend of having three variants – the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. Just a note that these pictures don’t come from the official Stern Pinball press release which we haven’t received yet, but are branded as coming from Stern so we believe them to be authentic even though they look to be preliminary compositions. All three models appear to have three flippers and a shot-rich single-level playfield. All ramp returns are metal, although the left ramp seems to have a plastic riser beneath a molded T-Rex model ![The Pro model together with some playfield specifications](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/006-pro-jurassic-park.jpg) The Pro model together with some playfield specifications ![The Pro model's playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/002-pro-jurassic-park.jpg) The Pro model’s playfield ![Playfield shots from the Pro model](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/004-pro-jurassic-park.jpg) Playfield shots from the Pro model The Premium’s playfield (which is usually the same as the Limited Edition’s) doesn’t seem that different from the Pro at first glance, although it does get a different cabinet and backbox art package. ![The Premium cabinet and backbox](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/008-pre-jurassic-park.jpg) The Premium cabinet and backbox ![The Premium model's playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/001-pre-jurassic-park.jpg) The Premium model’s playfield !Playfield shots from the Premium model Playfield shots from the Premium model It is to be expected that some of the moulded models on the mid and upper-range versions are replaced by flat butyrate plastics on the Pro, with higher-quality trim and a metal bottom arch, but unlike Stern’s last ‘cornerstone’ release – Black Knight: Sword of Rage – there don’t seem to be any major playfield mechanisms taken out too. It does look as though the dinosaur head on the higher models can move laterally and perhaps follow the ball to some degree. Here’s a comparison between the Pro (left) and Premium (right) playfields: ![The Pro and Premium Jurassic Park playfields](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/009-propre-jurassic-park.jpg) The Pro and Premium Jurassic Park playfields Details of the additional features found on the Limited Edition model haven’t been released yet, but it does had a different art package to the Pro and Premium. ![The Limited Edition model's cabinet and backbox](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/003-le-jurassic-park.jpg) The Limited Edition model’s cabinet and backbox The LE gets a green lock bar, side rails, legs and hinges with different speakers, but superficially doesn’t appear too radically different from the Premium. We can expect to see a full feature matrix soon detailing the shaker motor, anti-glare glass, and other goodies usually included with the top end model. Here are the bottom and top end models side-by-side: !The Pro and LE Jurassic Park games The Pro and LE Jurassic Park games We’ll be back with more details of Stern’s newest title very soon here at Pinball News, but in the meantime here is a look at what we assume to be an early version of the instruction card: ![The game's instructions](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/jurassic-park/010-jurassic-park.jpg) The game’s instructions _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 1e5d0372-3002-4901-9695-51e64d94d3f1*