Data East - Jurassic Park Restore

[thefasteddy69]

Excellent work Nino. Its looks a million bucks.

[Strangeways]

Looks very very nice Nino,

Am still yet to play this game, despite being a huge fan of the movie 

Timbo

More than welcome to drop in a have a few games when it is finished, Timbo !

Most people I know warm to JP after a handful of games - Very challenging and underrated title.

[beaky]

top job Nino

[Strangeways]

An overdue update 

It has been a LONG journey with this machine, but it has been worth it. There were two issues I really wanted to address - A broken plastic and the intermittant issue of the dino not picking up the ball. Thankfully, I found a new plastic and the original spring for the Dino assembly.

Here's the parts I was eagerly waiting for ;







Amazing how a $1.00 spring can make such a huge difference to the gameplay. Given the fact that any game I restore MUST be working 100% - This spring ensures the Dino picks up the ball EVERY time !


Playfield is finished - final clean and wax. The game plays really well, and as I keep saying, this title is SEVERELY underrated. After playing this game solidly for hours over a two week period, I have come to the conclusion that it is the best DE machine ever made.




Finally Finished








Been the longest restore (to date), I'm still enjoying this machine immensely.

[Caveoftreasures]

Looks like a new machine to me. Wel done Nino. Great photos. 

[Mr Pinbologist]

Man thats pretty sweet lookn.. well done...........  again

JP would have to be my favourite DMD game, if i was looking for a DMD to add to the lineup, this would be my first choice.
This title is an absolute BLAST to play when everything is working properly on it. I had a lot of fun play testing Big Dog's JP when i had it here working on it for him

[pinnies4me]

Beautiful mate, just beautiful!

[el_timbo86]

WOW Nino,

What a great end product! You should be absolutely WRAPPED with how the game turned out 

Will have to get up to play this game one day soon!

Top notch result, top notch restoration thread!

Timbo

[ktm450]

Fantastic job mate 
I agree with you, I think JP is the best game DE made.

[ddstoys]

Came out well Nino I wouldn't worry about how long it took.   So what's up next.   Medusa?   Fathom?

[Strangeways]

Came out well Nino I wouldn't worry about how long it took.   So what's up next.   Medusa?   Fathom?

EMs mate - I need an "EM fix" - so it will be Bally "Star Jet" and Bally "Aces High".

Followed by Bally Playboy and GTB Pro Football. Might squeeze in one of the Fathoms.

[pinnies4me]

so it will be Bally "Star Jet"

Greg's I'm guessing? It's gonna look just right next to a BBB, love the look of that game, especially the backglass.

[ddstoys]

Not often you hear that (I need an EM fix) most people cringe so go for it mate I must admit I wouldn't mind getting hold of another EM just for something different.

   Star jet looks like a nice game so bring on the Ems

[Strangeways]

so it will be Bally "Star Jet"

Greg's I'm guessing? It's gonna look just right next to a BBB, love the look of that game, especially the backglass.

Yes, Greg's machine is up next, and I'll be restoring the "Aces High" concurrently as the "Star Jet" is missing the score motor. So I will be testing a few motors I have lying around. Should be fun.


Thanks for the kind words on the JP. I've been playing it non stop and I just love this machine.