Robin Laws is a Canadian game designer and author known for his contributions to tabletop role-playing games. He is particularly recognized for his work on the Gumshoe system, which emphasizes investigative gameplay, and for his role in creating the popular Feng Shui RPG. Laws has also written several books on game design and storytelling. In addition to his game design work, Robin Laws is a prolific writer and has contributed to various gaming publications. He is known for his insightful analysis of role-playing games and their mechanics, making him a respected figure in the gaming community.