To adventure game fans, Josh Mandel is more than just an accomplished actor, comedian, and author who has a passion for fine culinary cuisine. He is also the designer and writer of such classic adventure games as Space Quest, Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon, and Freddy Pharkas, Frontier Pharmacist. He has been called “The Third Guy From Andromeda” for his work in Space Quest and has worked in numerous other games projects from developers such as Sierra On-Line and Legend Entertainment. Born in 1958, Mandel has had a remarkable but controversial career in the game industry and continues to be an active voice in the gaming community. Today, he is enjoying a family life with wife Laura since 2001 and daughter Natalie since 2005. We are privileged to have this exclusive interview with the multitalented and vocal game designer. In the interview, Mandel speaks of his past with Sierra On-Line, his work on Space Quest, his experience with other developers and publishers, his current view of adventure games, and what holds for him in the future.