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1997

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Short Overview

Step into a world of dinosaurs! The Lost World: Jurassic Park is one of Sega's most spectacular light gun arcade games, based on the movie of the same name. A massive screen, two-player action, giant dinosaurs, and non-stop thrills await every brave adventurer.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Basics

  • Release1997
  • DeveloperSega AM3
  • PublisherSega
  • GenreLight Gun Shooter (Rail Shooter)
  • Players1–2 players
  • HardwareSega Model 3

Standout Features of the Cabinet

Massive, movie-screen-style displayTwo-player co-op modeSpectacular boss battlesCinematic sound and light effects

Equipment

2 light gunsTriggerStart button

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Objective

Use your light gun to fend off the dinosaurs attacking you, protect your teammate, and take down gigantic bosses. The stages take you through jungles, labs, and dangerous ruins, with prehistoric creatures attacking from every direction.

Survival Among the Dinosaurs

Your mission takes you across Isla Sorna, where raptors, Dilophosaurs, Pteranodons, and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex lie in wait. Only fast reflexes and precise aim will get you out alive.

Fun Facts

  • Based on Steven Spielberg's film.
  • Two players can play through it together.
  • The guns fire tranquilizer rounds, not live ammunition.
  • Built on Sega's high-performance Model 3 hardware.
  • A special Theater Special version was also made, with hydraulic seats, an 80-inch screen, and special effects — like a blast of air during the T. rex's attacks — that made the adventure feel even more real.

Why Did It Become Legendary?

The Lost World isn't just a shooting game — it's a genuine cinematic experience. Thanks to its giant dinosaurs, cinematic scenes, and spectacular sound effects, the cabinet remained one of arcades' biggest attractions for years.

Who Is It For?

If you're a Jurassic Park fan, love light gun arcade games, or just want to face down a T. rex, this cabinet is not to be missed.