How to Play John Company 2nd Edition

Learn how to play John Company 2nd Edition in just 47 minutes (yes I know the runtime is longer than that, there's a bit of silliness at the front and back)

0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Important Info
2:11 - Game Overview
3:05 - Set Up
5:57 - Gameplay Basics
7:48 - Family Actions
10:54 - Negotiation and Promise Cards
12:13 - Hiring
14:38 - Chairman
16:03 - Checks and Company Actions
17:18 - Director of Trade
18:28 - Manager of Shipping
19:11 - Military Affairs
19:42 - Presidencies and Trading
21:55 - Commanders
25:50 - Governors
27:07 - Superintendent of Trade in China
28:39 - Bonuses and Revenue
31:04 - Parliament Meets
36:02 - Upkeep and Refresh
36:36 - London Season
39:07 - Endgame Scoring
40:46 - Events in India Overview and Storm
41:53 - Windfall, Turmoil, and Cascades
42:36 - Peace and Elephant's March
43:31 - Shuffle
43:55 - Resolve Crisis
47:52 - Leader and Foreign Invasion
48:54 - Outro

Corrections:
The Director of Trade's action can only open up orders in regions not controlled by the company.

When the Superintendent of Trade in China comes into play, the Chairman fills the office, not the Director of Trade.

Activating Royal Protection is optional, not automatic.

During the Peace event, if the elephant is on a border, you only open the two orders on the line connecting the adjacent regions, not every order in the region.

When defending a region from attack, the Commander chooses which units to exhaust, not the President. If there is no Commander, Military Affairs chooses, followed by the Chairman. Acting commanders don't gain trophies.

When voting on behalf of someone, your votes must be no votes, and this can only be done if they've voted against the law, or commit to doing so.

During London Season, if you're still tied after most windows, use Prime Minister Order

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[pfefferle]

Fun fact: As mentioned those "exports to China" were basically opium, and Cole was openly writing it out in the original design with the icons on the map being poppies. Unfortunately the Chinese printer refused to print the game that way (touchy subject, I suppose) so it was altered to the generic terminology and icon of the released version.

[Deadomen]

Finally, a proper How To Play video for John Company! I have been waiting for this since the release of the game. Thanks!

[hendrickstrauss]

This is such a good game. So many things to take note of and the player interaction is just top notch.

[chrisgoff]

my copy finally arrived your videos helped so much

[cesaralves]

The best JC’s HtP video in YouTube. Great job.

[PaulLarke]

Excellent video. This game has been sitting on my shelf for too long and now it's come to life on my table. Thank you.

[analog_arnie]

Thank you for this. Just got a group together two weeks ago and was duing for a video like this. Love it

[piyushathawale]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Without this video I could have never played this game. This game is top notch design and I think very games come close to the level of player interaction this has. If not for the length of this game, it would be a staple on the weekends.

[JoshuaLivie]

I like the way you describe the morality involved in playing this game. You play the bad guys. This is often overlooked by games like Puerto Rico and such. I am going to try this out this weekend.

[wichhouse]

Incredible how-to-play video for an amazing game. You're at the top of your game. Fantastic!

[Kim_Jong-un]

This looks like a very fun game, and the board and the components are beautfully made. It's also quite expensive...

[RTFM]

Thanks for watching! Did I get anything wrong? Reply to this comment with a timestamp and I'll add a note in the subtitles and description box.

[thomasromanelli]

This is a "two cans of Ensure" video. Well done! 🖖

[beakerkell]

A game that I absolutely love but can never find time to play. It's definitely a game that will never leave my collection, though.

[Squatch_needs_no_heroes]

I was a subscriber before Shea got name-dropped by SU&SD. I’m cool. 😂😂😂

[timothyzens]

Someone explained the events in India phase...they said it couldn't be done! I am very greatful.

[oliviagabbay]

As always, a great teach. Thanks for welcoming me to the table for another of my favorite games.

[fesieg]

you have a gift my friend, great and very concise explanation!

[analog_arnie]

The Chairman gets to decide when to spend the Royal Protection Law. It isn't spent automatically. This is stated on the card itself.

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[ExplosiveBrohoof]

17:56 and 27:24 -- Recommendation for a Klingon subtitle: It is the *Chairman* who hires the Superintendent of Trade in China, including when the department is created. The presentation seems to imply that the Director of Trade does it the first time, but this is not the case. This is codified on page 25 of the rulebook, under "Superintendent of Trade in China": "This office is created either if the Director of Trade’s Special Envoy to China is successful or if Parliament passes the “Envoy to China” law. When created, the office is hired immediately *by the Chairman* who may promote any writer."