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Stern Unleashes Jurassic Park Pinball In Pro Premium And LE Models

CHICAGO -- Stern Pinball Inc. has announced the availability of a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic film, Jurassic Park . It will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models. Like the blockbuster movie, Stern Pinball reported, the Jurassic Park pinball experience generates heart-pounding excitement as the player progresses through the game. As the game starts, the player is transported to Isla Nublar, an amusement park where escaped dinosaurs are running amok. The player's...

August 26, 2019

CHICAGO -- Stern Pinball Inc. has announced the availability of a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic film,Jurassic Park. It will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models.

Like the blockbuster movie, Stern Pinball reported, the Jurassic Park pinball experience generates heart-pounding excitement as the player progresses through the game. As the game starts, the player is transported to Isla Nublar, an amusement park where escaped dinosaurs are running amok. The player's mission is to rescue park staff and recapture dinosaurs from the chaotic environment unleashed by the computer virus unleashed by the film's villain, Dennis Nedry. Players will battle not only raptors but also the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. The game immerses players in the world of battling dinosaurs in an action-packed adventure filled with twists and turns.

The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an eye-catching animatronic ball-eating, ball-throwing T. Rex that interacts with the ball and the player. These models also include an interactive Raptor, and a Raptor Pen that features a ball-lock mechanism guarded by a motorized gate. The action does not let up, with unique mosquito-in-amber pop bumpers and a custom metal horizontal helicopter spinner.

"Jurassic Park is a classic film featuring what everyone loves -- dinosaurs!" said Stern chairman and chief executive Gary Stern. "The game is designed to be easy to play, but difficult to master."

The Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models also feature a Jungle Adventure Vehicle target in the middle of the playfield, in the form of a spinning Newton Ball. This kinetic target registers direct hits, determines the direction players navigate on the island during gameplay, and lights T. Rex modes. All models include three full-sized flippers, four custom ramps, a spinning "Spitter" target, an in-lane up/down lock post that sets up critical playfield shots, and hand-drawn art highlighting iconic dinosaurs from the series.

The Limited Edition model, limited to 500 units globally, includes additional unique features such as a sequentially numbered plaque, an exclusive mirrored backglass, custom-themed cabinet artwork, a custom-autographed bottom arch, custom art blades, anti-reflection pinball glass and a shaker motor.

Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball's powerful Spike electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations on the video display. Spike reduces system complexity and energy use, resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing. The state-of-the-art electronic system also powers a high-fidelity three-channel audio system said to be three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price for sales to U.S. end-users, before any taxes and duties is $5,999 for the Pro model, $7,599 for the Premium version and $8,000 for the Limited Edition.

Jurassic Park pinball is available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

Stern Pinball Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL, creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets and distributes a full line of pinball games, parts, accessories and merchandise. The company serves digital, consumer, commercial and corporate markets around the globe.

Michael Crichton's best-selling novel, Jurassic Park, was published in 1990. The first Jurassic Parkfilm, based on the novel, was released in 1993 and became the first of a trilogy. It was followed by The Lost World: Jurassic Park(1997) and Jurassic Park III(2001).

The first film in the ensuing Jurassic Worldtrilogy wasJurassic World(2015), followed by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomin 2018. The final film is slated for release in 2021.

Stern Pinball noted that Jurassic World,from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, "immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist." Jurassic Worldis more than a film franchise, the company said: "At every turn, this $5 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live inJurassic World."

STERN JURASSIC PARK: New from Stern Pinball is the Jurassic Park line, which includes (from left) Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models. Only 500 of the LE version will be produced; it includes distinctiveadditional unique features including a sequentially-numbered plaque, exclusive mirrored backglass and custom cabinet artwork, an autographed bottom arch, custom art blades, anti-reflection pinball glass and a shaker motor.