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Jurassic Park Home Edition

gameactive36 mentionsFirst seen May 2, 2020Last seen Mar 11, 2026

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Jurassic Park Home Edition is a Stern Pinball home pinball machine designed by Jack Danger, released around 2021-2022 and sold through Costco at $4,899. The game features a T-Rex jaw mechanism, jump ramp, multiple wizard modes, multiballs, metal ramps, drop targets, and integrated Insider Connected technology. Designed under licensing constraints to maintain affordability, it served as a test and training project before full commercial game designs, exemplifying safe yet innovative game design with straightforward, accessible gameplay.

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Recent Mentions (36)

  • Stern Pinball game referenced by Gonzo; he prefers it to Venom but ranks Jaws above it.

    Stranger Things vs Venom vs Jaws | Stern Pinball Battle in Gonzo’s Top 50 Pinball MachinesMar 11, 2026
  • Home version of Jurassic Park designed by Jack Danger with retouched artwork by Jonathan Bergeron; available at Costco; features custom printed box with playfield image

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  • Stern 2021 release; positive reception; includes moving dinosaur mech; designer Jack Danger; legitimizes home edition category

    The Spinner Is Lit - Episode 43 Adios 2021Dec 24, 2021
  • Stern home edition; MAP restrictions lifted, previously priced at $49.99 MSRP

    The Pinball Show Ep 140: Is The Sky Falling In Pinball?Nov 6, 2023
  • Stern machine expected to arrive at George's tomorrow; previously owned by George, now returning; planned for streaming tomorrow night

    Stream 516: Godzilla (Stern) LEJan 11, 2022
  • Jersey Jack Pinball release; designer's earlier work featuring innovative jump layout from Robocop

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  • Existing: Game trailer from 2021-10-12vsConflicting: Making Of documentary dated 2022-10-12
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Aug 27, 2024
  • Jack Danger-designed pinball home edition; Orbital expressed strong interest in owning; no coin door

    PNP Ep. 531- Jack Danger Says GOODBYE To Deadflip and HELLO to Orby!May 30, 2023
  • Pinball machine on order; shipping Wednesday, arriving in ~1 week to viewer's location

    Stream 510: Total Nuclear Annihilation (Spooky)Jan 11, 2022
  • Game Don plans to play at Costco while considering X-Men purchase decision

    Stern X Men teaser reaction!Aug 30, 2024
  • Stern pinball home version designed by Jack Danger; being re-released through Costco with upgraded playfield (MDF to real wood), relocated start button, Insider Connected added

    Episode 9: "X-Men is Coming... Get Hyped!"Aug 31, 2024
  • Stern Pinball home version sold at Costco; full-size playfield with slightly smaller cabinet; priced at ~$1,600; inspired by Data East and Keith Elwyn Jurassic Park designs

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  • Stern's home pinball edition available at select Costco locations for $5,000 and via Stern website for $6,000; features wood playfield, cosmetic coin door; not available through normal distributor network

    Episode 227 - The Way of SentinelSep 1, 2024
  • Jack Danger-designed home pinball game; Orbital Albert calls it his favorite home edition

    PNP 630- Jack Danger's NEW Role At Stern & Returning To Deadflip Pinball STreaming!Jul 22, 2025
  • Game designed by Jack Danger prior to X-Men and Foo Fighters

    Episode 251 - Foundation of BonesAug 3, 2025
  • Stern pinball machine being discontinued; previously thought to be well-received

    Stern Pinball Issues "Last Call" for Current Home Edition MachinesNov 22, 2022
  • Stern pinball machine celebrating one-year anniversary from release

    Stern Pinball Releases New Making of Jurassic Park Home Edition VideoOct 12, 2022
  • Jack Danger's first release for Stern; home-oriented title

    Jack Danger Accepts New Role at Stern Pinball; 8 Quick Thoughts on the MoveJul 22, 2025
  • Costco cornerstone game at $4,999; features all-wood playfield; includes Insider Connected; positioned for casual/gift market; being distributed to Costco warehouses this holiday season

    DPP #142 "Costco"Aug 27, 2024
  • Stern home arcade cabinet; clearance priced at $3,700 at select Costco locations; limited geographic distribution

    DPP# 162 "Price increases? Better sell that Metallica"Dec 4, 2024
  • Discontinued Stern home edition; subject to no-minimum pricing policy

    The Pinball Show Ep 140: Is The Sky Falling In Pinball?Nov 6, 2023
  • Stern title in finishing production runs as of December 2023

    The Pinball Show Ep 119: Big Gifts, Big Prizes, & Big Stern Production UpdatesDec 19, 2022
  • Earlier Stern home edition at Costco; Star Wars version building on lessons learned from Jurassic Park production

    Spike 3 and Home Pin with George Gomez | Stern Pinball's Chief Creative OfficerAug 7, 2025
  • Referenced as having inferior jump ramp to No Fear; also criticized by host for breakable shots without ball danger

    Episode 15 - Die on this Hill: No FearJan 29, 2024
  • Stern home edition alternative still available at Costco; credited with superior gameplay compared to Star Wars home edition

    Star Wars Costco Pinball *HONEST and UNSPONSORED* Review - Is it worth it?Aug 25, 2025
  • Stern Home Edition released September/October 2021; single production run only before discontinuation announcement

    The Pinball Show Ep 117: DanksgivingNov 21, 2022
  • Stern game sold through Costco partnership; Gomez claims very strong sales; host skeptical given no documented reorders

    The Pinball Show Ep 161: The JJP Avatar EpisodeSep 23, 2024
  • Prior Costco home pinball release; reported as successful, justifying Star Wars home edition launch

    The Pinball Show Ep 179: Video Killed The Radio StarAug 12, 2025
  • Stern/Keith Elwin design; host's preferred recent game; more approachable than others played

    The Pinball Show Ep 71: Dennis Blames YOU For Your Parents' DivorceAug 16, 2021
  • Stern release with art criticisms despite designer expertise; example of audience complaint patterns

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 40 – Going deep on VENOM!Jul 26, 2023
  • Stern Pinball title; received update 1.01 in April 2020 with lighting effects and Easter egg

    Pinball Industry News: April 2020 Re-capMay 2, 2020
  • Pinball machine game by Stern Pinball

    Jurassic Park Home Edition Game TrailerOct 12, 2021
  • $4,899 Stern pinball machine sold at Costco; features metal ramps, drop targets, T-Rex multiball mechanism, integrated Insider Connected

    The Jurassic Park Home Edition $4900 QuestionOct 14, 2024
  • Stern home pinball release designed by Jack Danger; released to Costco; served as a test/training project before full commercial game design.

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  • Jack Danger design praised for innovation and fun factor despite smaller budget; referenced as example of safe game design

    Ep 145 X-men and AvatarSep 5, 2024
  • Jack Danger-designed game; described as fun, straightforward game with easier gameplay understanding

    Star Wars Vs Beetlejuice | Which Rumored Title Will Win?Jul 22, 2025
  • Stern home pinball machine designed by Jack Danger; features T-Rex jaw mechanism, Robocop-style jump ramp, multiple wizard modes and multiballs; designed under licensing constraints to keep costs affordable

    The Making Of Jurassic Park Home EditionOct 12, 2022