Gil Hova is the designer of four published board games, self-publishing two of them himself through his own company, Formal Ferret Games. His work includes the economic strategy game Battle Merchants, the raucous party game Bad Medicine, and the hit new strategy game The Networks.

Gil is heavily involved in the New York City board game design scene, having been a member of the NYC-Playtest group for over 15 years. He lives in Jersey City with his girlfriend and two adorable ferrets.