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| Genres | Economic |
| Players | 1–6 |
| Playing time | 1+1⁄2–4 hours |
| Chance | High |
| Skills | Strategy, negotiation |
John Company is a board game designed by Cole Wehrle, originally released in 2017 by Sierra Madre Games with a second edition in 2022 by Wehrlegig Games. The game concerns the fortunes of the British East India Company (EIC), nicknamed "John Company", as it trades with India and China, raises armies, and influences Parliament. One to six players take the role of families who co-operatively run the Company for profit, while competing against each other to acquire the most prestige.
John Company was well reviewed and Smithsonian magazine put the second edition on their list of the best board games of 2022.