Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine | Stern Pinball Australia
Year Released: 2019

Description
Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine — Isla Nublar Breaks Loose (Officially Licensed, Stern)
Most dinosaur-themed pinball games lean on the artwork and leave it there. The Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine doesn’t. Officially licensed and built by Stern, it drops you straight into Isla Nublar after Dennis Nedry’s computer virus shuts the fences down — your job is to rescue the park staff and recapture what got out, one flipper shot at a time, while the raptors and a very unimpressed T. Rex do their best to stop you.
Overview of Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine
At the centre of the playfield sits a spinning Newton Ball “Jungle Explorer Vehicle” — hit it and it doesn’t just register a shot, it steers which part of the island you head to next and lights up the T. Rex modes as you go. From there, three full-size flippers and four custom ramps carry you through raptor encounters, a spinning “Spitter” target, and an interactive Raptor Pen with a ball-lock mechanism guarded by its own motorised gate, building toward multiball as you lock more balls inside.
The Pro version keeps a sculpted, film-accurate T. Rex watching over the action (the Premium and Limited Edition step this up to a fully animatronic version that eats and throws the ball), so you still get the visual weight of the dinosaur without paying for the moving parts. Hand-drawn artwork from Johnny Bergeron — better known in the pinball world as Johnny Crap — wraps the cabinet and playfield in the same look as the film’s iconic marketing, and the game connects to Stern’s Insider Connected system for online leaderboards, achievements, and challenge quests once it’s set up.
Key Features of Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine
- Spinning Newton Ball “Jungle Explorer Vehicle” — a kinetic target that steers gameplay direction and unlocks T. Rex modes
- Interactive Raptor Pen with motorised ball-lock gate — builds toward multiball as balls get locked inside
- Sculpted, film-accurate T. Rex — a detailed static figure watching over the playfield
- Spinning “Spitter” target and in-lane lock post — extra shot variety beyond the main ramps
- 3 full-size flippers and 4 custom ramps — a fast, flowing layout built for repeat plays
- Hand-drawn Johnny Bergeron artwork — the same visual style associated with the film franchise
- Stern Insider Connected compatible — online leaderboards, achievements, and Challenge Quests
- 3-channel stereo audio system — separate treble and bass controls, with a line-out for external amplification
Specifications of Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine
| Spec | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Stern Pinball |
| Year Released | 2019 |
| Dimensions (installed) | 75.5″ H x 27″ W x 55″ D (approx. 192cm x 69cm x 140cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 280 lbs (approx. 127kg) |
| Flippers | 3 full-size |
| Ramps | 4 custom ramps |
| Signature Features | Newton Ball vehicle, Raptor Pen ball lock, sculpted T. Rex |
| Audio | 3-channel amplifier, adjustable treble/bass, external line-out |
| Connectivity | Stern Insider Connected compatible |
| Licensing | Officially licensed Jurassic Park (Universal) product |
Pro vs Premium vs Limited Edition: What’s Different
If you’re comparing editions before you buy, the gap between them comes down to one mechanism: the T. Rex. The Pro’s T. Rex is a detailed sculpted figure — it looks the part but doesn’t move. Step up to Premium or Limited Edition and that same T. Rex becomes fully animatronic, physically eating and throwing the ball as part of gameplay, alongside upgraded cabinet art and armor. Everything else that matters for actual play — the Newton Ball vehicle, the Raptor Pen ball lock, the ramp layout, and the ruleset — is shared across all three, so the Pro isn’t a stripped-down experience. It’s simply the version without the motorised dinosaur.
Who It’s For
- First-time buyers who want a genuinely fun, well-regarded modern Stern title without paying Premium/LE pricing for the animatronic upgrade
- Jurassic Park and dinosaur fans who want the license done properly, not just a generic “dino” theme
- Families and games rooms after a machine that’s easy to pick up but still has real depth as players improve
- Buyers upgrading from an older or simpler machine who want a faster, ramp-heavy modern layout
Why Buy Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine
Jurassic Park consistently ranks among the better-loved modern Stern titles, and it’s not hard to see why once you’ve played it — the Newton Ball vehicle genuinely changes how each game unfolds instead of just being a gimmick, and the Raptor Pen ball lock gives you a real goal to chase toward multiball. Buying the Pro model gets you that same core game, the same artwork, and the same ruleset as the Premium and LE versions, just without the animatronic T. Rex — a sensible trade-off if you’d rather put the difference toward a machine that’s fully serviced and warrantied.
Why Buy Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine From Us
Every machine we sell — including this one — goes through a full check before it leaves our workshop: playfield tested under real play, flippers and switches adjusted, and the electronics run through a full diagnostic, not just wiped down and photographed. We deliver Australia-wide, fully insured, and every purchase comes with a warranty and professional setup included, so it’s ready to play the day it arrives, not the day after you’ve sorted out a fault yourself.
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7. FAQs
What’s the actual difference between the Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine and Premium versions?
Mainly the T. Rex. The Pro has a detailed sculpted T. Rex that doesn’t move; the Premium and Limited Edition upgrade it to a fully animatronic version that eats and throws the ball. The core gameplay, ramps, and Raptor Pen mechanism are the same across all three.
Is Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine a good first pinball machine?
Yes — it’s built to be easy to pick up, with clear objectives (recapture the dinosaurs) and a forgiving early ruleset, while still having enough depth in the T. Rex modes and multiball to keep experienced players coming back.
Does Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine need an internet connection to work?
No. It plays fully offline out of the box. Connecting it to Stern’s Insider Connected system is optional and unlocks online leaderboards and achievements if you want them.
Will Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine fit through a standard doorway?
At 75.5″ tall with the backbox up and around 127kg, it needs the same access as most modern pinball machines — measure your doorways and stairwells first, or let us know your access when you order and we’ll advise.
