MONKEY HOUSE GAMES, LLC
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

Monkey House Games, LLC is a Florida-based independent game publishing company founded by Jeff Dee and Jack Herman. Established in April 2010 and officially registered under the company type FLAL in Hillsborough County, Monkey House Games prides itself on its strong roots in both role-playing games (RPG) and comics. The company's inception was inspired by an in-joke from back in the 1980s between Jeff Dee and Jack Herman, who affectionately referred to themselves as 'game designers raised by apes.' Both founders boast over two decades of extensive experience within the gaming industry. Jeff Dee started his career with TSR's Deities and Demigods and has contributed artwork across numerous prominent games including Dungeons & Dragons modules, Star Wars RPG adventures from West End Games, and computer titles like Ultima VI. He also notably co-designed Villains & Vigilantes (V&V), among others, while currently operating as a freelance artist and game designer. Jack Herman's career includes contributions to various comics and gaming projects over 25 years. His writing has graced magazines such as Elementals and Death’s Head, and he has been involved in designing computer games like Ultima VII and Wing Commander II: Special Operations. Collaborating with Jeff Dee on V&V, Jack also works as a freelance writer and consultant. Monkey House Games continues the legacy of Villains & Vigilantes (V&V), originally launched through a hand-manufactured pitch by its founders at a Gen Con in 1978 to Fantasy Games Unlimited Inc. The game quickly rose to prominence, fostering connections with rising talents like Bill Willingham and Stephen Dedman who would carve their own successful paths in comics and RPGs. After years of hiatus following the dissolution of FGU in 1991, V&V saw a revival in December 2010 with 'In Broad Daylight,' its first original adventure in over two decades. Additionally, Monkey House Games offered new products like Living Legends by Jeff Dee and original adventures by various authors under a free or low-cost model. Headquartered at their mailing address in Crystal Lake, IL, Monkey House Games operates primarily online with detailed reports last updated on April 2, 2024. The company continues to be managed by its founders, Jack Herman and Jeff Dee. Interested individuals can explore more details about the company, as well as purchase game-related products from their official website at monkeyhousegames.com.