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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Monster League Hockey trademark was filed by Jake Danzig early in 2025
Jake Danzig runs the 'Strictly Custom Pinball Machines!' Facebook group
Monster League Hockey has already inked a manufacturing deal
Monster League Hockey has 100+ people already interested in purchasing
Project director for Monster League Hockey (Kildozer Studios), pinball designer
Associated with Monster League Hockey production; involved with Ramps Pinball
Designer of Monster League Hockey head-to-head pinball machine, taking pre-orders for 2026 delivery.
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
Designer of Monster Hockey homebrew
Owner of Pinball Investments, pinball collector, operator, custom pinball machine creator, admin of Strictly Custom Pinball Machines Facebook group
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Monster League Hockey was created to solve the problem of multiplayer pinball wait times by enabling simultaneous two-player gameplay
The game features 12 team members collaborating across Nashville, Tampa, and Austin
Single-player mode code is 90% complete with proximity sensors under all flippers enabling AI gameplay
Production will be pursued with an established manufacturer if interest list reaches 100+ people
Original NHL licensing concept was abandoned due to difficulties
Proximity sensors were chosen over wire-based flipper automation because Alvin G flipper replacements are no longer manufactured
The game includes fight mode, sudden death overtime, and an upcoming attract mode with automatic gameplay
Jake Danzig ejected Kaneda from Expo without authorization from Rob Burke
Jake Danzig's Dukes of Hazzard custom pin features custom boards and multiball compared to original Paragon
Grew up in Kansas City Midwest with access to multiple arcades in childhood
Had ~15-year gap in console gaming during teenage years; stayed with arcades even as they declined
Scooby-Doo production game became one of Jake's absolute favorite production games of all time
At least four different custom Iron Maiden machines were created before Stern's production release
Strictly Custom Pinball Facebook group has grown to just over 8,500 members
Group crossed 5,000 members just before Pinball Expo 2022
Started buying pinball machines 15 years ago after receiving Super Mario pinball machine at giveaway price
Created restoration/buying business (Pinball Investments) practically overnight after discovering market demand
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
Jake Danzig won the best homebrew pinball award at the most recent Chicago Pinball Expo
Jake Danzig's Dukes of Hazzard conversion took approximately 1-2 years with online component working continuing alongside in-person development
Arizona has been experiencing rapid growth in pinball locations with new venues opening almost monthly
Jake Danzig operates seven pinball machines at one location and three games at an arcade, plus additional machines at friends' houses.
The Strictly Custom Pinball Machines Facebook group was founded approximately five years ago and has experienced explosive growth in the last 2-3 years.
Ryan McQuade built a custom Sonic pinball machine featured in the Strictly Custom Pinball group before joining American Pinball.
No major pinball manufacturer ever created an official Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine despite the show's cultural significance.
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.
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.
Builder of Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine, owner of Pinball Investments, interviewed by Matt
Homebrew pinball machine builder who commissioned the Dukes of Hazzard machine and won best homebrew pinball award at Chicago Pinball Expo
Pinball community member who provided emotional support to host during difficult period
Facebook community member who recommended Phantom of the Opera for the tier list
Creator of Monster League Hockey homebrew (referenced as 'Jake Danzig's latest creation' during tour); described as highly polished homebrew work
Identified as being from Dead Flip; appears during stream commentary in later segments
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.
Podcast listener and first iTunes reviewer; attended Pizza West tournament with Dennis and Tony
Founder/organizer of Simply Custom Pinball community, reached out to Mike about custom pinball scene
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
Friend of show who first informed hosts about Pinball Company's crowdfunding campaign
Informed Dennis about Zacharia Pinball mobile app removal from Google Play Store
Creator of custom Dukes of Hazzard pinball game; uses Paragon playfield layout with entirely custom rules
Custom pinball builder; created Dukes of Hazzard homebrew based on Paragon with custom boards, rules, and multiball
Pinball player known for playing Scooby-Doo Pinball frequently; mentioned as keeping game 'blown up'
Monster League Hockey homebrew designer, local to Electric Bat, mentioned as potential venue acquisition
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)
Creator of Dukes of Hazzard retheme of Paragon playfield; example of significant retheme project
Homebrew creator; worked with The Helms on artwork for Dukes of Hazzard game; recognized for custom machine builds.
Homebrew pinball developer; organizing homebrew section at Expo with Manolo Harney and Aaron Davis; created acclaimed homebrew game
Designer of Monster League Hockey; mentioned as likely to make this game commercially available; previously known for Dukes of Hazzard arcade work
Homebrew developer of Monster League Hockey; spearheaded collaborative project at Expo
Homebrew pinball game developer; creating Monster League Hockey; organizing cosplay contest at Expo 2025
Designer and creator of Monster League Hockey homebrew pinball game; led collaborative team of 12 people
Project lead/designer for Monster League Hockey; obtained Alvin G Soccer base and coordinated team development; also worked on SAW homebrew
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'
Designer/lead on Monster League Hockey and Saw homebrew games; sourced and directed the Alvin G soccer machine conversion
Homebrew developer with 'Dukes of Hazzard' Paragon game; working with Emoto and Aaron Davis on homebrew showcase at Expo 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.
Homebrew pinball developer; worked on Monster League Hockey with Team Killdozer
Homebrew pinball community promoter; helps recruit builders to Expo
Homebrew pinball game developer; removed Kaneda from expo without authority; described as having unexplained conflict with Kaneda
Rob Burke asked Kaneda to reconcile with Jake; Kaneda has attempted contact but Jake is unresponsive; implied past conflict or tension