About VHG
Velvet Hippo Games is an independent tabletop game studio focused on characterful systems, strong table identity, and campaign experiences where choices leave marks.
We are building games that value atmosphere, player-driven stories, tactical pressure, and the kind of moments people talk about long after the session ends.
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Meet the Team
Velvet Hippo Games is led by a small team focused on worldbuilding, digital and physical product, and community.
Josh
Hansen
Creative Director
Watch out, ladies, it's the guy your mom warned you about. Josh Hansen is not only the incredibly talented Creative Director of VHG, but also a forever DM with over 2 decades of experience running TTRPGs. An avid reader driven by curiosity, he’s excited to build worlds woven from a massive variety of influences.
When he isn’t following nerdy pursuits, he’s spending time entertaining his wife and kids with hilarious jokes, working two other jobs and speaking in the third person. Sometimes he gets to play video games.
Rebecca "Bex" Scott
Social Media Director
Rebecca “Bex” Scott is the Social Media Director for Velvet Hippo Games, helping bring the studio’s projects and people to life through engaging content and community building.
When she’s not on the job, Bex can be found traveling the world as a flight attendant or getting lost in a good book. She believes every great adventure begins with a great story.
Chanselor Santo
Physical Product Director
Chanselor Santo is a builder, designer, and lifelong tinkerer with a passion for turning ideas into reality. As Physical Product Developer, he helps transform game concepts into memorable tabletop experiences, focusing on the details that bring a game to life.
Outside of game development, he enjoys aviation, fabrication, and modifying his cars. He believes the best games are more than entertainment and that they create stories, spark imagination, build friendships, and leave a lasting impression long after the box is closed.
Danielle Nogales
Social Media Manager
Danielle Nogales is the Social Media Manager for Velvet Hippo Games, supporting studio social media, community outreach, and player-facing updates.
When not diving into our latest project, Danielle can be found wrangling 6 kiddos, reading, or out for a run! Fun fact: one of Danielle’s goals is to complete all 6 Super Half Marathons.