description Data East Jurassic Park Overview
Jurassic Park is a 1993 pinball machine produced by Data East Pinball, directly licensed from Steven Spielberg's science fiction film of the same name. Designed by Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula, the game is distinguished by a large, animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex head situated on the playfield that physically captures the pinball in its jaws. The machine features classic dot-matrix display animations and incorporates sound clips and themes from the movie, challenging players to complete dinosaur-themed modes and multiball sequences. It remains a recognizable staple of 1990s arcade and pinball history.
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When was Data East Jurassic Park pinball released?
Data East Pinball released Jurassic Park in 1993. The game is licensed from Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park film.
What is the large Tyrannosaurus rex on Jurassic Park pinball?
The machine features a large animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex head on the playfield. It is a major physical toy and one of the game's most recognizable features.
Who designed Data East Jurassic Park?
Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula designed the machine. Its rules and artwork are built around the dinosaurs, park setting, and action scenes of the film.
Is Data East Jurassic Park the same as Stern's Jurassic Park?
No. Data East's machine is the 1993 film-based game, while Stern later released a separate Jurassic Park pinball machine in 2019. They share the license but have different hardware, rules, and designs.
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