John Company 2nd Edition Review: One of the Finest Board Gaming Experiences

In John Company (1-6 players), players assume the roles of ambitious families attempting to use the British East India Company for personal gain. The game begins in the early eighteenth-century, when the Company has a weak foothold on the subcontinent. Over the course of the game, the Company might grow into the most powerful and insidious corporation in the world or collapse under the weight of its own ambition.

0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Brief Overview
4:40 - Review
11:53 - Final Thoughts & Doggos

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[TheAbraxasvirus]

So glad you reviewed it - was able to pick up recently and as you say it’s finest board game experience. People just love the components

[lelandcheng]

Awesome review as usual guys! Being that this game is somewhat just about out of print, I rue the day there were copies sitting on the shelf at my FLGS waiting for me to pick up, only to have me procrastinate with the worry I couldn't convince my game group to give it a try. Well, I found a copy on an online retailer, so hopefully I will be getting it soon! Can't wait to give it a try!

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[browe]

It's brilliant indeed. I've played solo and at 4 players, and it was such a rich experience either way. Its history, the critique of ourselves this engendered, Cole's underlying thesis expressed as a fun game... I was pretty stunned actually. Thank you for taking this on and sharing your impressions. Oh, and regarding that endgame situation you described, a quartet of old, privileged power brokers refusing to retire? Seems pretty realistic to me. 😄

[antonkosse]

One of the best works of Cole Wehrle. I've picked it up once it was available in my region and it was a blast. Although it can sometimes take much more time then expected to negotiate the vacancies and positions for the players, if there are any open.
Are you planning to review the next game from Wehrle - Arcs? And specifically it's campaign - Blighted Reach? I wonder, it it is have the same negotiation core as the John Company does

[bearhustler]

I have it, not got to play it yet. Lovely review, you've made me even more excited about playing it.

[melothica]

Great Timing of the video. Finished the rule book an hour ago (after the game was on my shelf for half a year as well). Now find a date & victims 🤪

[jennyaustin]

Love your reviews….and your dogs 😄 Wondering if you had tried this at 1 or 2 players and how it had played…thanks

[billeaton]

Great game! Have you tried the private companies yet? Goes some way to solving the 'no retirement' situation

[pattylank]

great review! Wondering if you two have taken a look at Dune: War for Arrakis made by the war of the ring folks? could be up your alley

[eagleeye]

Have you played with firms yet ? what are your thoughts on them ?

[jimjones]

I have a $20 for anyone who can find me a review of this apparently awesome game that doesn't include white people mewling about how terrible colonialism was.