John Company: Second Edition(Second Edition) (2022)

“We like John Company: Second Edition so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists.”

“And that’s probably one of my favourite characteristics in games ever: if a game can capture your imagination and your thoughts long after having played it, leaving you longing for the next time to get it to the table. John Company: Second Edition is one of those rare game.”

The reviewer highly praises "John Company: Second Edition" as one of their all-time favorite board gaming experiences, noting its unique ambition, emergent narrative, and intense player interaction, despite its inherent complexity and length. They highlight it as one of the finest board gaming experiences available, though acknowledge it might not appeal to every group.

“The antic of John Company isn’t that it makes colonizing fun. It’s that it shows why it was fun, stripped of pretense and ennobling phrases.”

JonGetsGames found "John Company: Second Edition" to be a particularly fascinating game that tells an interesting story, noting it as one of the most engaging experiences he's had in a very long time, and was excited to share it.

“John Company is one the most unique and entertaining board game experiences I have ever played. It’s heavy but worth investing into, providing an exciting mix of semi-cooperative gameplay elements and deep, tactical turns that will have players laughing and gasping at each failed dice roll and backstabbing maneuver.”

The reviewer highly recommends backing 'John Company: Second Edition' on Kickstarter, emphasizing its value as a solid reprint of an existing game that is expected to hold its value well on the secondary market and likely to sell for a higher price later.

“Rating: 9/10 – demanding, messy, and fascinating every time it hits the table.”

The reviewer expresses high praise for the solo mode of John Company: Second Edition, specifically commending Ricky Royal's clever design that successfully implements solo negotiation mechanics.

“As we close our guide on ‘How To Play John Company: Second Edition,’ keep in mind that the blend of strategy, diplomacy, and adaptation is the keystone to your success. Implement these strategies, heed the turn of events with foresight, and you may just find yourself a master of commerce and control in this richly complex game.”

ThinkerThemer featured "John Company: Second Edition" as one of their noteworthy Kickstarter board games, indicating it was a highly regarded project from the campaigns they evaluated during that period.

“All told, John Company is a game about how dysfunctional and atavistic capitalistic systems can become in supposedly aureate high societies. Wehrle himself considers it a satire.”