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Monster League Hockey

gameactive24 mentionsFirst seen Oct 12, 2025Last seen Apr 12, 2026

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Monster League Hockey is a homebrew pinball game featuring a dual-player, head-to-head competitive hockey theme with fantasy monster characters. Built on a modified Alvin G Soccer donor machine, the game showcases innovative design with six flippers, LCD screens, RGB/black lighting, and FAST/MPF architecture, along with custom artwork. It debuted at Pinball Expo 2025 to significant acclaim and has generated 100+ pre-orders, with a manufacturing deal reportedly in place for potential commercial production.

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  • designedBrad AlbrightCreated playfield artwork and character designsmedium
  • producesJoePhysical and electrical builder; handles woodworking, electronics, and programmingmedium
  • appears_inPinball ExpoMajor showcase venue for Monster League Hockey and Brad Albright-designed gamesmedium
  • producesMission Pinball FrameworkUsed as the software framework for Monster League Hockey game developmentmedium
  • designedBrad Albright

Facts

  • achievementDebuted at Pinball Expo 2025highfrom 2025-10
  • achievement100+ pre-orders interest with manufacturing deal inkedhighfrom 2026-01
  • attributeArtwork by Brad Albrighthigh
  • attributeBuilt on modified Alvin G Soccer donor basehigh
  • attributeDouble-sided pinball conversion machinehigh
  • attributeFeatures six flippershigh
  • attributeFeatures six LCD screenshigh

Claims (7)

  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey allows single-player games with proximity sensors under flippers

    Source: Dennis and Tony (after reading machine flyer)Episode 269 - Friends Are Optional
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey prototype has been making rounds at pinball shows and Arizona arcades

    Source: Jason KnappNew Head-to-Head Pinball Is Finally Coming; Amusement Expo 2026; New Factory for a Known Pinball Manufacturer In The Works
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey uses FAST Pinball boards running Mission Pinball Framework (Python-based) for game logic

    Source: Austin (Coder)Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS X
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey uses a 1:1 flipper-to-LCD screen ratio with six flippers and six screens total plus additional mini screens

Recent Mentions (24)

  • Recent pinball game; has single-player capability (corrected in this episode); supports competitive or co-op multiplayer modes; features proximity sensors under flippers

    Episode 269 - Friends Are OptionalApr 12, 2026
  • Head-to-head pinball game by Jake Danzig/Kildozer Studios with artwork by Brad Albreight

    TPF 2026 Short Interview CompilationApr 9, 2026
  • Game being produced by Ramps Pinball; hockey-themed; mentioned as upcoming project

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 95 - TPF, Beetlejuice and Random DumbnessApr 9, 2026
  • Hockey/pinball hybrid game by homebrew designer; entering production through SAW team partnership

    Pinball Pursuit - Pinball Obsessions, Content Creation & the Pinball LandscapeApr 3, 2026
  • Homebrew two-player head-to-head game similar to Joust, housed in modified cabinet, moving toward commercial production

    Episode 17 - Joe Ciaravino discusses Python Anghelo / Shane goes to TPF!Apr 2, 2026
  • Head-to-head hockey pinball machine designed by Jake Danzig, taking pre-orders for 2026 delivery.

    #138 What a fool believes - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Contradictions

  • Existing: Monster League Hockey is a homebrew created by Jake DanzigvsConflicting: Mention 0 attributes the game to Brad Albright as the builder
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Monster League Hockey is a homebrew game by Jake Danzig with Brad Albright artworkvsConflicting: Mention 0 describes it as 'Homebrew pinball game by Brad Albright' without mentioning Jake Danzig
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Monster League Hockey is a homebrew by Jake DanzigvsConflicting: Mention 1 attributes the game to Team Killdozer
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Brad Albright created artwork and design for Monster League Hockey
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  • designedJake DanzigJake Danzig is the primary builder/designer of Monster League Hockey homebrew gamemedium
  • designedJake DanzigDesigner, conceptualizer, and project lead of Monster League Hockey homebrew pinball gamemedium
  • appears_inPinball ExpoMonster League Hockey debuted at Pinball Expo 2025 in Chicagomedium
  • attributeHead-to-head two-player competitive gameplayhigh
  • attributeDual spinner systemhigh
  • attributeDrop-target goalie featurehigh
  • attributeUses FAST/MPF architecturehigh
  • attributeHomebrew pinball gamehigh
  • attributeHockey-themed pinball machinehigh
  • roleCreated by Jake Danzighigh
  • statusExpected reveal at Texas Pinball Festivalmediumfrom 2026
  • Source: Team memberMonster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS X
  • factualhigh

    Original Alvin G Soccer flippers were weak and required replacement with stronger aftermarket flippers to make gameplay fun

    Source: Team memberMonster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS X
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey won the homebrew competition

    Source: Joe ChervinoPNP 648- Joe C Joins to Chat On ALL Things Expo and What It's Like To WIN The Gary Stern Lookalike Contest!
  • factualmedium

    Monster League Hockey can play itself autonomously in a self-play/track mode

    Source: Joe ChervinoPNP 648- Joe C Joins to Chat On ALL Things Expo and What It's Like To WIN The Gary Stern Lookalike Contest!
  • Mar 31, 2026
  • Homebrew pinball machine featured in the homebrew section at TPF 2026; hosts sought it out and played it.

    Episode 268 - 2026 Texas Pinball Festival RecapMar 28, 2026
  • Head-to-head pinball machine with two-ball simultaneous play; artwork by Brad Albbright; featured artist and dog Jesse present at convention

    Texas Pinball Festival 2026 - Our First ConventionMar 24, 2026
  • Multimorphic game at Texas Pinball Festival; receiving strong community feedback; lengthy game duration (4 periods, 2 min each plus intermission) problematic for show floor play; identified as standout hit

    Hardy LIVE! Walking around Texas Pinball FestivalMar 21, 2026
  • Head-to-head pinball game by Jake Danzig/KillDozer Studios, being built by Ramps Pinball, entering production with Q4 2026 target, playable at Texas Pinball Festival March 2026

    New Head-to-Head Pinball Is Finally Coming; Amusement Expo 2026; New Factory for a Known Pinball Manufacturer In The WorksMar 17, 2026
  • Jake Danzig's homebrew game praised for polished appearance despite homebrew status; one-to-one face-off game mechanics with drop target goalie

    Expo Homebrew Tour!Oct 18, 2025
  • Homebrew title using Alvin G platform, two-player head-to-head mechanics, implementing attract mode auto-play feature

    The Pinball Roundtable - LIVE from Pinball Expo 2025Oct 20, 2025
  • Head-to-head homebrew game by Jake Danzig with Brad Albright art; deal already inked with unnamed manufacturer; 100+ pre-order interest; expected Texas Pinball Festival reveal

    DPP #225 "A 2026 primer"Jan 14, 2026
  • Homebrew title by Jake Danzig that was showcased at Expo; head-to-head competitive game concept modernized from Joust

    One Pinball Machine That STOLE The Show at Pinball Expo 2025!Oct 24, 2025
  • Homebrew head-to-head competitive game; features tournament play with trophy awards; represents innovation in interactive multiplayer pinball mechanics

    Homebrew Pinball Machine Tour at Pinball Expo 2025 With Imoto From MarcoOct 22, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game by Jake Danzig; featuring cosplay monster theme contest at Expo 2025

    Pinball Expo 2025 in Chicago with Rob Berk | Ep 175Oct 12, 2025
  • Homebrew dual-player pinball game featuring fantasy monsters playing hockey; original creation seeking production with 100-person interest list

    Homebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake DanzigNov 7, 2025
  • Homebrew head-to-head hockey game; features LCDs, black lighting, Brad Albright artwork; praised as fun competitive experience

    Pinball Expo 2025 - Which Pinball Manufacturer Was King!?Oct 18, 2025
  • Homebrew by Jake Danzig; head-to-head competitive format similar to Joust pinball; well-received at Expo

    Episode 44: Pinball’s Power Shift: Did the Boutiques Just win Expo?!Oct 21, 2025
  • Double-sided homebrew pinball machine featuring hockey theme, built on modified Alvin G Soccer base; showcased at Pinball Expo 2025

    Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS XNov 14, 2025
  • Homebrew double-sided hockey-themed pinball conversion machine debuted at Pinball Expo 2025; features six LCD screens, RGB lighting, and FAST/MPF architecture

    Ep 186 Monster League HockeyJan 12, 2026
  • Two-player competitive homebrew pinball game built from Alvin G soccer donor machine; features hockey theming, six flippers, goalie drop target, dual spinner system, and custom Monster League-themed artwork; debuted at 2025 Expo.

    PNP 649- Glenn W. On Monster League Hockey+ Homebrew's Bright Future+ Squashing Beefs!Oct 25, 2025
  • Head-to-head homebrew game by Team Killdozer; won homebrew award; features rotating pop bumpers, drop-target goalie, simultaneous two-player gameplay

    PNP 648- Joe C Joins to Chat On ALL Things Expo and What It's Like To WIN The Gary Stern Lookalike Contest!Oct 20, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game by Brad Albright on display at Chicago Pinball Expo; noted as one of best homebrew entries with long lines

    Meet The Team... Brad Albright - Winchester Mystery House - 2D Layered Art & IllustrationNov 4, 2025