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Jake Danzig

personactive39 mentionsFirst seen Nov 19, 2017Last seen Apr 9, 2026

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Jake Danzig is a prominent homebrew pinball designer and community organizer who has become a central figure in the modern pinball scene. He is best known as the designer and project lead of Monster League Hockey, a collaborative homebrew game that gained significant recognition at Pinball Expo 2025, as well as previous work on Dukes of Hazzard and Saw homebrew projects. Beyond design, he actively organizes and promotes the homebrew pinball community, helping recruit builders for Pinball Expo and coordinating the homebrew showcase section. However, he has been involved in unresolved interpersonal conflicts within the community, most notably with fellow community member Kaneda.

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  • affiliated_withBrad AlbrightCollaborated on Monster League Hockey artworkmedium
  • designedMonster League HockeyJake Danzig is the primary builder/designer of Monster League Hockey homebrew gamemedium
  • designedMonster League HockeyDesigner, conceptualizer, and project lead of Monster League Hockey homebrew pinball gamemedium
  • affiliated_withKanedaUnresolved conflict; removed Kaneda from Expo without clear authority; failed reconciliation attempts by Rob Burkemedium
  • affiliated_withAaron Davis

Facts

  • achievementConceptualized and directed Monster League Hockey project with original playlist vision and 75-100 initial call-outshighfrom 2025
  • achievementSourced and directed Alvin G soccer machine conversion for Monster League Hockeyhighfrom 2025
  • achievementDesigner of Dukes of Hazzard Paragon homebrew pinball gamehighuntil 2025
  • achievementLed collaborative team of 12 people on Monster League Hockey projecthighfrom 2025
  • achievementWorked on SAW homebrew pinball gamehigh
  • roleHomebrew pinball game designerhigh

Claims (31)

  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey trademark was filed by Jake Danzig early in 2025

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

    Jake Danzig runs the 'Strictly Custom Pinball Machines!' Facebook group

    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 has already inked a manufacturing deal

    Source: Jake Danzig on Loser Kid Pinball podcastDPP #225 "A 2026 primer"
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey has 100+ people already interested in purchasing

Recent Mentions (39)

  • Project director for Monster League Hockey (Kildozer Studios), pinball designer

    TPF 2026 Short Interview CompilationApr 9, 2026
  • Associated with Monster League Hockey production; involved with Ramps Pinball

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 95 - TPF, Beetlejuice and Random DumbnessApr 9, 2026
  • Designer of Monster League Hockey head-to-head pinball machine, taking pre-orders for 2026 delivery.

    #138 What a fool believes - The Classic Pinball PodcastMar 31, 2026
  • Pinball enthusiast who runs 'Strictly Custom Pinball Machines!' Facebook group, founder of KillDozer Studios, designer of Monster League Hockey head-to-head pinball game and previous custom games like Dukes of Hazard

    New Head-to-Head Pinball Is Finally Coming; Amusement Expo 2026; New Factory for a Known Pinball Manufacturer In The WorksMar 17, 2026
  • Designer of Monster Hockey homebrew

    Episode 30: Pinball Expo 2025 RecapOct 28, 2025
  • Owner of Pinball Investments, pinball collector, operator, custom pinball machine creator, admin of Strictly Custom Pinball Machines Facebook group

    Episode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard

Contradictions

  • Existing: Dukes of Hazzard described as a Paragon game (mention 5)vsConflicting: Mention 12 refers to Dukes of Hazzard arcade work, not Paragon pinball
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Collaborates with Aaron Davis on homebrew showcase organization
medium
  • affiliated_withEmotoWorks with Emoto on Dukes of Hazzard Paragon game and homebrew showcasemedium
  • affiliated_withBrad AlbrightWorked with Brad Albright on Monster League Hockey as artist/collaboratormedium
  • affiliated_withRob BurkeWorks with Rob Berk on organizing homebrew section at Pinball Expomedium
  • affiliated_withPinball ExpoHomebrew developer and organizer at Pinball Expo 2025; helped recruit builders and coordinate homebrew showcasemedium
  • role
    Designer and project lead of Monster League Hockey homebrew pinball game
    high
    from 2025
  • roleHomebrew pinball community promoter and Expo organizerhighfrom 2025
  • statusHad unexplained conflict with Kaneda regarding Pinball Expo participationmediumfrom 2025-09 until 2025-10
  • statusMonster League Hockey game expected to be commercially available in the futuremediumfrom 2026
  • Source: Jake Danzig on Loser Kid Pinball podcastDPP #225 "A 2026 primer"
  • factualhigh

    Monster League Hockey was created to solve the problem of multiplayer pinball wait times by enabling simultaneous two-player gameplay

    Source: Direct statement during showcaseHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    The game features 12 team members collaborating across Nashville, Tampa, and Austin

    Source: Direct statement listing team membersHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Single-player mode code is 90% complete with proximity sensors under all flippers enabling AI gameplay

    Source: Direct statement on development statusHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • predictionhigh

    Production will be pursued with an established manufacturer if interest list reaches 100+ people

    Source: Direct statement on production plansHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Original NHL licensing concept was abandoned due to difficulties

    Source: Direct statement on theme developmentHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Proximity sensors were chosen over wire-based flipper automation because Alvin G flipper replacements are no longer manufactured

    Source: Direct explanation of technical decisionHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    The game includes fight mode, sudden death overtime, and an upcoming attract mode with automatic gameplay

    Source: Direct description of game featuresHomebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Jake Danzig ejected Kaneda from Expo without authorization from Rob Burke

    Source: Kaneda (with hotel security confirmation)Kanaeda Sunday Morning After Expo
  • factualhigh

    Jake Danzig's Dukes of Hazzard custom pin features custom boards and multiball compared to original Paragon

    Source: Electric Bat Cast hostsEpisode 17 :: The Electric Bat Cast
  • factualhigh

    Grew up in Kansas City Midwest with access to multiple arcades in childhood

    Source: Direct personal accountPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Had ~15-year gap in console gaming during teenage years; stayed with arcades even as they declined

    Source: Direct personal accountPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • opinionhigh

    Scooby-Doo production game became one of Jake's absolute favorite production games of all time

    Source: Direct statement; enthusiastic endorsementPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    At least four different custom Iron Maiden machines were created before Stern's production release

    Source: Direct confirmationPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Strictly Custom Pinball Facebook group has grown to just over 8,500 members

    Source: Direct statement; verified by Dan Rosenstein pre-interview checkPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Group crossed 5,000 members just before Pinball Expo 2022

    Source: Direct statementPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Started buying pinball machines 15 years ago after receiving Super Mario pinball machine at giveaway price

    Source: Direct personal accountPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Created restoration/buying business (Pinball Investments) practically overnight after discovering market demand

    Source: Direct personal accountPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • opinion/strategyhigh

    Chose Dukes of Hazzard over Scooby-Doo custom build because Scooby-Doo production game would likely be made commercially, while Dukes had already missed its commercial window

    Source: Direct explanationPinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake Danzig
  • factualhigh

    Jake Danzig won the best homebrew pinball award at the most recent Chicago Pinball Expo

    Source: George#95 Light the fuse - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Jake Danzig's Dukes of Hazzard conversion took approximately 1-2 years with online component working continuing alongside in-person development

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 350Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball Expo
  • opinionmedium

    Arizona has been experiencing rapid growth in pinball locations with new venues opening almost monthly

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 350Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball Expo
  • factualhigh

    Jake Danzig operates seven pinball machines at one location and three games at an arcade, plus additional machines at friends' houses.

    Source: Self-reported operational setupEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • factualhigh

    The Strictly Custom Pinball Machines Facebook group was founded approximately five years ago and has experienced explosive growth in the last 2-3 years.

    Source: Group founder and administratorEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • factualhigh

    Ryan McQuade built a custom Sonic pinball machine featured in the Strictly Custom Pinball group before joining American Pinball.

    Source: Observation of community member progressionEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • factualhigh

    No major pinball manufacturer ever created an official Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine despite the show's cultural significance.

    Source: Research conducted when initially purchasing pinball machinesEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • opinionhigh

    The Museum of Pinball auction achieved inflated prices due to national news exposure, multiple deep-pocketed bidders including Bitcoin millionaires, and competition from arcade bar operators.

    Source: Direct witness to Museum of Pinball auctionEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • factualhigh

    Rat Race sold for over $45,000 plus taxes and buyer's fees at the Museum of Pinball auction, making it the most expensive item.

    Source: Firsthand knowledge of auction resultsEpisode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • Aug 29, 2022
  • Builder of Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine, owner of Pinball Investments, interviewed by Matt

    Episode 9-I’m back - recap and more to comeMay 2, 2022
  • Homebrew pinball machine builder who commissioned the Dukes of Hazzard machine and won best homebrew pinball award at Chicago Pinball Expo

    #95 Light the fuse - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 15, 2022
  • Pinball community member who provided emotional support to host during difficult period

    I’m back - and it was overdueJul 4, 2024
  • Facebook community member who recommended Phantom of the Opera for the tier list

    Backglass Tier ListJan 27, 2024
  • Creator of Monster League Hockey homebrew (referenced as 'Jake Danzig's latest creation' during tour); described as highly polished homebrew work

    Expo Homebrew Tour!Oct 18, 2025
  • Identified as being from Dead Flip; appears during stream commentary in later segments

    Thrilla in Sternilla 2 : Electric Pinball BoogalooMay 7, 2019
  • Homebrew pinball designer; creator of Dukes of Hazzard re-theme; runs Fight for the Night tournament and Strictly Customs Facebook group with ~10,000 members; major community organizer and promoter.

    Pinball Expo 2024 Recap [ 05 / 08 ] - Aaron Davis with Fast PinballOct 31, 2024
  • Podcast listener and first iTunes reviewer; attended Pizza West tournament with Dennis and Tony

    Episode 48 - Sys 11 vs. Bomber CrewNov 19, 2017
  • Founder/organizer of Simply Custom Pinball community, reached out to Mike about custom pinball scene

    Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 4: 3 Minutes Of Real Info, 27 Minutes Of BSApr 23, 2023
  • Founder of Strictly Custom Pinball Facebook group (8,500+ members); custom pinball builder; Pinball Investments restoration business owner; Kansas City area; builds/owned Dukes of Hazzard and Scooby-Doo machines

    Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 20: Dukes Of Hazzard w/ Jake DanzigMar 5, 2024
  • Friend of show who first informed hosts about Pinball Company's crowdfunding campaign

    Episode 75 - Paper Like a Phone BookNov 19, 2018
  • Informed Dennis about Zacharia Pinball mobile app removal from Google Play Store

    Episode 82 - Solo DennisFeb 25, 2019
  • Creator of custom Dukes of Hazzard pinball game; uses Paragon playfield layout with entirely custom rules

    Episode 190 - 2023 Post-TPFApr 2, 2023
  • Custom pinball builder; created Dukes of Hazzard homebrew based on Paragon with custom boards, rules, and multiball

    Episode 17 :: The Electric Bat CastJun 25, 2024
  • Pinball player known for playing Scooby-Doo Pinball frequently; mentioned as keeping game 'blown up'

    DPP #127 "A fresh bunch of awesomeness!"Jun 4, 2024
  • Monster League Hockey homebrew designer, local to Electric Bat, mentioned as potential venue acquisition

    The Pinball Roundtable - LIVE from Pinball Expo 2025Oct 20, 2025
  • Homebrew creator of Dukes of Hazzard conversion from Paragon; Arizona-based; brought game to Expo for first time after four prior events (Zapcom, Starfighters, Electric Bat Arcade)

    Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball ExpoNov 5, 2022
  • Creator of Dukes of Hazzard retheme of Paragon playfield; example of significant retheme project

    Episode 359: Anthony van Winkle of Paradigm TiltApr 6, 2023
  • Homebrew creator; worked with The Helms on artwork for Dukes of Hazzard game; recognized for custom machine builds.

    Episode 377: Dan RosensteinOct 18, 2023
  • Homebrew pinball developer; organizing homebrew section at Expo with Manolo Harney and Aaron Davis; created acclaimed homebrew game

    Rob Berk InterviewSep 26, 2025
  • Designer of Monster League Hockey; mentioned as likely to make this game commercially available; previously known for Dukes of Hazzard arcade work

    DPP #225 "A 2026 primer"Jan 14, 2026
  • Homebrew developer of Monster League Hockey; spearheaded collaborative project at Expo

    One Pinball Machine That STOLE The Show at Pinball Expo 2025!Oct 24, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game developer; creating Monster League Hockey; organizing cosplay contest at Expo 2025

    Pinball Expo 2025 in Chicago with Rob Berk | Ep 175Oct 12, 2025
  • Designer and creator of Monster League Hockey homebrew pinball game; led collaborative team of 12 people

    Homebrew Showcase: Monster League Hockey Pinball by Jake DanzigNov 7, 2025
  • Project lead/designer for Monster League Hockey; obtained Alvin G Soccer base and coordinated team development; also worked on SAW homebrew

    Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS XNov 14, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game designer; creating new game for Expo 41; previous game was Dukes of Hazzard; described as producing something that will 'stop you in your tracks'

    Pinball Expo 2025 with Owner Rob BerkSep 26, 2025
  • Designer/lead on Monster League Hockey and Saw homebrew games; sourced and directed the Alvin G soccer machine conversion

    Ep 186 Monster League HockeyJan 12, 2026
  • Homebrew developer with 'Dukes of Hazzard' Paragon game; working with Emoto and Aaron Davis on homebrew showcase at Expo 2025

    Episode 429: Pinball Expo 2025 HypeOct 12, 2025
  • Conceptualized and directed Monster League Hockey project; provided original playlist vision, wrote 75-100 initial call-outs; approached Glenn W. with the project proposal at Expo setup.

    PNP 649- Glenn W. On Monster League Hockey+ Homebrew's Bright Future+ Squashing Beefs!Oct 25, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball developer; worked on Monster League Hockey with Team Killdozer

    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 community promoter; helps recruit builders to Expo

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep18 - Organizing Pinball Expo with Rob BerkSep 24, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game developer; removed Kaneda from expo without authority; described as having unexplained conflict with Kaneda

    Kanaeda Sunday Morning After ExpoOct 20, 2025
  • Rob Burke asked Kaneda to reconcile with Jake; Kaneda has attempted contact but Jake is unresponsive; implied past conflict or tension

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular September 13Sep 14, 2025