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Data East Jurassic Park

gameactive16 mentionsFirst seen Feb 11, 2018Last seen Mar 3, 2026

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Data East Jurassic Park is a pinball machine released by Data East featuring dinosaur-themed gameplay and design. The game is primarily known as the predecessor to the later Stern Jurassic Park remake, with notable design differences including a mechanical T-Rex toy mechanism and criticized playfield artwork. The machine has appeared in private collections and custom builds, serving as a comparative reference point for discussions about pinball design evolution and rule complexity.

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  • Classic 1994 pinball machine; serves as design precedent and comparison point for Stern's new Jurassic Park; features island layout and dinosaur themes.

    Episode 63 - A Jurassic Reveal!Jul 30, 2019
  • Vintage game acquired by Tommy Skinner from person relocating; reportedly from Microsoft office break room; exceptional condition with original topper and working T-Rex

    Episode 109: Ahh YesApr 28, 2021
  • Rare Data East pinball machine in Mike's collection acquired from the Kwanzaa Hut operator pickup

    My Secret Pinball Machine Stash Revealed! You Won’t Believe This!Mar 3, 2026
  • Sold by Tony to someone at tournament; now replaced in his lineup by Buck Rogers

    Episode 99 - A Blizzard of Expo NewsOct 20, 2019
  • Classic pinball machine stocked at Back to the Arcade

    PICTURES AND VIDEO OF THE "BACK TO THE ARCADE" IN ALLENTOWN, PAFeb 15, 2022
  • Data East pinball machine; one of the author's most-played games at The Retro

    Hidden Arcades Post 8: An Arcade in an Antiques Shop The Retro (December 2018)

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  • Existing: Data East Jurassic Park is a pinball machine (mentioned in episodes 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)vsConflicting: Episode 4 references '1997 Sega Jurassic Park The Lost World' as a video game, not a pinball machine
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Dec 1, 2018
  • Classic hardware precedent for Zen's digital version; featured dinosaur eating ball mechanic that Zen's version appears to homage

    Dino-mite from Zen StudiosFeb 11, 2018
  • Classic pinball game; some collectors considering applying its decals to new Stern version

    Pinball Industry News: July 2019 Re-capAug 1, 2019
  • Pinball machine in Matthew's collection; Matthew's favorite multiplayer game

    Episode 176: Short Circuit ArcadeFeb 1, 2019
  • Depopulated playfield that Mark purchased and used as foundation for Metroid custom build

    Ep 11 - Mark SeidenOct 22, 2021
  • Vintage Data East pinball machine; criticized for poor playfield artwork (character proportions); used as comparative baseline for new Stern version; hosts debate whether it set design standard for new release

    Ep 15: Jurassic Park and Pinburgh with Martin Robbins!Aug 9, 2019
  • Referenced for comparison of smart missile mechanics; spots all shots vs Sega's single shot

    Part 9: 1997 Sega Jurassic Park The Lost World Gameplay. Testing & Learning the rules.Dec 31, 2025
  • Previously owned by Eddie Dazzio; acquired by Dan Shadic as part of trade; to be restored

    The Grasley Garage! Custom Gamatron Cabinet job & LOTS more!Aug 28, 2025
  • Topper mentioned as too large for home arcade space due to ceiling constraints

    1 Billion Point Game on Dungeons & Dragons Pinball (Pro) on Code 0.93 - New High Score!Aug 24, 2025
  • Predecessor game that new Stern version is visually compared to; used different gameplay approach

    Episode 102 – Stern, Uh, Finds a WayJul 29, 2019
  • Original Jurassic Park game from Data East; Keith and Harrison discussed its drinking bird-like T-Rex as inferior to their new design

    Episode 106 – The GOAT featuring Keith ElwinAug 26, 2019