John Company

John Company is a game of high finance and political maneuvering set during the rise of the British East India Company. Players represent powerful British families seeking to profit from the Company's expansion in India. Through strategic marriages, shrewd investments, and perhaps a little bit of outright corruption, players will attempt to amass wealth and prestige while navigating the complex web of relationships between the Company, the British government, and the Indian people.

Each turn, players participate in auctions for key positions within the Company, gaining influence over its decisions and directing its actions in India. These actions will have consequences, both intended and unintended, for the Company's profitability, its reputation, and its relations with the native population. Players must carefully balance their personal ambitions with the long-term health of the Company, lest they find their fortunes tied to a failing enterprise. Success hinges on anticipating market trends, forging strategic alliances, and making difficult choices with far-reaching repercussions.