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Quartermaster Logistics @qmlogistics.bsky.social · 5h

Fulfillment has started for John Company and Pax Pamir from @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social and @wehrlegig.games

Red John Company 2nd edition game box
Background is the board game components on a table, slightly blured

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Wehrlegig Games @wehrlegig.games · 22/09/2026

Our new game is launching soon on Kickstarter! ✨Explore the dramatic rise of the opium trade in 19th century China in this cutthroat business game. Sign up to get notified right when we launch ICYMI. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Coming soon: An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

A new edition of the acclaimed game of cutthroat capitalism in the nineteenth century opium trade.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The weather begins to cool. The leaves are starting to change. It can only mean one thing: it's time to get the rules for the next WGG project into their initial layout.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In today's designer diary for An Infamous Traffic, I wrote about positional asymmetry and how a little player difference was good for the game's economy and historicity. If you're curious about some of the core design differences between 1e and 2e, check it out! boardgamegeek.com/thread/37713...

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I just checked the Organism campaign and was so disappointed to see that it hasn't funded yet. Y'all, this is seriously one of the most incredible designs of the decade and truly a perfect example of what Kickstarter is for. What are you waiting for? www.kickstarter.com/projects/ele...

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's designer diary covers the early stages of An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition, the difficulty of understanding how designs really work, and how, at least for me, coming to really dislike something is often the first step in building something new. boardgamegeek.com/thread/37682...

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Designer Diary 3 - Diagnostic Difficulties | An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

I consider myself a pretty optimistic and joyful worker. I love getting to the office early and kicking off a new project, and I never mind staying late to talk about some little element of a design. ...

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Starting this week, we're releasing weekly designer diaries for the new edition of An Infamous Traffic. These will usually go live on Mondays and will continue until launch. In today's entry, I write about the production difficulties that come with its subject. boardgamegeek.com/thread/37654...

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Designer Diary 2 - An Infamous Production | An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

This week we’re launching the first of several designer diaries for An Infamous Traffic. Often, when I write these diaries, I move between describing the aspirations of the present design and describi...

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SDHistCon @sdhistcon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 Summit Award, the fifth such award. They are Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars, Chicago '68, Molly House, and Onoda, with The Bell of Treason and Winter Rabbit as honorable mentions. More details: sdhist.com/2026-summit-...

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This weekend I had the privilege of grappling with some very big and difficult games with a spotlight on Michael Lorino's Imperial Elegy. As usual, the whole experience got me thinking about big games, what they demand of their players and the rewards to be found in their exploration. 🧵

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We inaugurated our new playtesting room tonight with a couple tables of Arcs, a game of Infamous Traffic, and a match of Big Shot, just for good measure.

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jo kelly @miasmacorp.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The Kickstarter for my game WENDYBUXXX is closing to late pledges at the end of August, and should be fulfilling hopefully by the end of the year. Get in there if you want one!

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WENDYBUXXX

A straight-to-VHS game of lifestyle influencers forced to shill a necrocurrency for followers, complete with a full album soundtrack!

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Meeple Lady @meeplelady.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Hanging out with these lovely wargaming ladies in Napa this weekend!

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Welp, that's a wrap. Buried Giant Studios has just finished its #GenCon2026 debut. What a wild ride it was. I hardly had time to post during the show, but I wanted to jot something down now. 🧵

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Buried Giant Studios @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

COME THROUGH! Having a little party and showing off all of our wild prototypes and spinning some records. 6-9pm. Room 126. If you don't have a ticket, don't worry! We won't turn anyone away. Feel free to swing by!! The full crew at Buried Giant and Eerie Idol will be here AND WE HAVE SURPRISES!

Buried Giant Studios Jamboree 2026. Saturday 6pm. Room 126. Gen Con.

A very silly DIY portable turntable setup with old 45s queued up surrounded by boxes of The Old Kings Crown.

Buried Giant jumbotron Ad at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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cado @cado.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Managed to sneak into the @wehrlegig.games John Company mega game! Played Julia Benyon who ended up as a part of the court of directors the whole game. With a combo of some clutch blackmail and a lot of wheeling and dealing the Benyon family managed to come out on top of a very competitive game!

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Buried Giant Studios @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We are pumped!! We are all set up for Gen Con with @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social so find us at the giant mouth! Room 126. Booth 1555.

Buried Giant Studios massive inflatable mouth. Room 126. Signage with Old King's Crown, Arcs, Oath, Pax Pamir, John Company, and Molly House logos. Visit us at booth number #1555 and Gen Con 2026.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @ecfriedman.com · 20/07/2026

My BlueSky exists for - long 18th century (1660-1835) nerds - analog game nerds As usual my Honorary Aca-Sib* is playing right in the weird center of that Venn Diagram, & made a vicious game I thoroughly enjoyed cursing at. YMMV. *we almost were in the same PhD program as we discovered this year

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Played this one at a con last weekend and I cannot wait to get a copy because my group will love it. We dig nasty economic shit.

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Jason Paterson @nakedcardboard.com · 20/07/2026

I'm very intrigued (as I'm sure many are) to see how this new edition changes An Infamous Traffic. Will this one be as dramatic a change as Pax Pamir or JoCo 2nd Editions? I'm signed up for notifications! @wehrlegig.games

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Taylor Shuss @drawnonward.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I've long been a fan of AIT, and was lucky enough to watch a playtest of the 2nd edition late last year at SDHistCon. I liked what I saw and know that @colewehrle.bsky.social didn't stop there! Give the campaign a follow if you're curious! @wehrlegig.games www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

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Coming soon: An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

A new edition of the acclaimed game of cutthroat capitalism in the nineteenth century opium trade.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

If you’ve ever been a little scared of how long it takes to play John Company or have been waiting for me to return to a game of Pamirs weight and style, this one is for you. We’ll see you in October. www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

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Coming soon: An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

A new edition of the acclaimed game of cutthroat capitalism in the nineteenth century opium trade.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today we’re posting the prelaunch page for our next game: the second edition of An Infamous Traffic. There is so much to say about this game, and we’ll be talking about it quite a bit in the coming months, but I wanted to provide a little background here. 🧵 www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

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Coming soon: An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

A new edition of the acclaimed game of cutthroat capitalism in the nineteenth century opium trade.

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jay Dragon is unstoppable @jdragsky.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

SEVEN-PART PACT, my fantastical ornate TTRPG about powerful wizards, asymmetrical board games, and the pressures of masculinity is now launching on kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjg...

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Seven-Part Pact

A fantastical, ornate TTRPG from Possum Creek about the might and folly of powerful wizards bound by a venerable Pact.

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jo kelly @miasmacorp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I'll be at Games for Change Festival in NY next week, where Molly House has been nominated for an award!

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Wehrlegig Games @wehrlegig.games · 13/07/2026

I can't believe we ran a 25 player John Company mega game using the 1813 deregulation scenario AND mess of demos for An Infamous Traffic. Thank you @sdhistcon.bsky.social for organizing an incredible weekend of gaming here St. Paul. Until next time!

Photo of people playing the Company Archives in a board room.

To the generous and kind Hastings,
Thank you once more for your continued business with us. I'm confident we've done the best and have served all of our interests to the best of our abilities and we become more able as the company grows!
We hope our leadership and organization has allowed you to sit back and enjoy the readings of your investments. I'm sure your business as a family takes up enough time and resources.in short, leave the company business to us. You have no need to worry.
Warmly,
Eli Larkin's

Handwritten letter dated July 1826 from John Company Mega game SD Hist Con North.

Overhead photo of An Infamous Traffic Playtest demo during SD Hist Con North

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The fateful final moment in last nights John Company mega game where my Larkin Family’s private firm was robbed of victory by the public perception of East India Company’s failure that we orchestrated masterfully! @sdhistcon.bsky.social @wehrlegig.games @colewehrle.bsky.social

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is a great watch. Stop thinking about games. Start thinking about play. 🧵

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Wehrlegig Games @wehrlegig.games · 02/07/2026

Honored to announce that Molly House has been nominated for Best Tabletop Game for Impact at this year's @gamesforchange.bsky.social Games for Change Festival! Huge congrats to all the other finalists and excited to share that Jo will be attending the festival this July in NYC too. 🎉🎉

Games for Change Awards Nominee Best Board or Tabletop Game of Impact - Molly House designed by Jo Kelly and Cole Wehrle feautiring a centered lifestyle photo of Molly House cards on the game's playmat.

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Wehrlegig Games @wehrlegig.games · 26/06/2026

Our good friends are opening a non-profit, arthouse microcinema in Bloomington,IN after nearly a decade of running pop-up movie screenings in town. We're thrilled they are nearly funded, so you can rest assured there will be a theater chair labeled Wehrlegig Games there.

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Cicada Cinema - Bloomington's New Movie Theater | Patronicity

Help build Indiana's next great non-profit, community arthouse cinema.

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New Cephalofair CEO Price Johnson, anti-ICE board game retailer Mischief Toy Store and Jo Kelly and Cole Wehrle's Molly House are among nominees for this year Diana Jones Award, tabletop gaming’s most eclectic prize: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

a pink and black background showing multiple people in early 18th century attire, with elaborate light pink writing in the centre which reads Molly House. Box cover for the board game Molly House.

A miniatures game figure, of a woman wearing a mask/helmet with two horn like spies, a green dress and flowing cloak. On her upraised right hand she balances an enormous bomb with a runic-style symbol on. Artillery Witch figure from the Trench Crusade miniatures game.

A pyramid-shaped award on a black base, on which can be read the words The Diana Jones Award. The pyramid is brightly lit by a blue light and is glowing almost white, while the background of the image is a deeper blue shade. The trophy for the Diana Jones Award for tabletop gaming excellence.

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The Diana Jones Award @dianajonesaward.org · 18/06/2026

• Rob Wieland, a game designer and journalist • Trench Crusade, a miniatures game by Mike Franchina, James Sherriff, and Tuomas Pirinen, from Factory Fortress

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The Diana Jones Award @dianajonesaward.org · 18/06/2026

• Mischief Toy Store, a games store St. Paul, MN • Molly House, a board game by Jo Kelly with Cole Wehrle & Ricky Royal, from Wehrlegig Games • Price Johnson, a game company executive with Cephalofair Games

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The Diana Jones Award @dianajonesaward.org · 18/06/2026

The Diana Jones Award committee is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2026 award. In alphabetical order, they are:

The Diana Jones Award trophy in a blue light.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I'm still catching up on all of the post-UKGE work, but I had some time today to crack into a new Arcs fate and played around with some layout concepts for An Infamous Traffic. I'm happy to report that I am fully back on my bullshit. That bullshit: putting Becky Sharp into more games.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

One of my favorite things about working in board games is how years of work often collapse into a little pile of paper that you can easily hold in your hand. It's a lot like writing, but then you have to spend a couple hours with scissors and glue to get it into shape.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I had a lovely chat with Pete recently about Buried Giant and playtesting and the nature of the games we make. You can find it here:

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I'll be at #UKGE2026! If you're in Birmingham in a couple of weeks and want to play a game of Oath or the new edition of An Infamous Traffic, watch this space. I'll be hosting little pop-up games throughout the convention.

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Eerie Idol Games @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

WE CANNOT WAIT!! What an honour to be sharing a space with these folks. They really are such an inspiring group of designers and artists. If you're attending this year, drop by if you're able! There is an absolutely packed calendar of events, playtests and sneak peeks lined up! HERE WE GO!

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This year Buried Giant and Eerie Idol will be sharing a booth and room at GenCon. We started working on this collab back when it was just going to be a split with Wehrlegig, and I'm so happy that we'll be able to do something really big. Keep an eye out for the event sign-ups this Sunday!

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Amabel Holland @amabel.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"Swords Against - Beginner's Box" is in some ways in conversation with some recent video games that take the form of documents, databases, or other bits of archival objects - a narrative mystery. But its analogue format and commitment to verisimilitude posed a couple unique interlocking problems. 🧵

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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

After 11 fantastic years, Bloomsbury Publishing, the owner of Osprey Games, has made the difficult decision to sell the board and card game line. This was not a decision taken lightly and reflects a strategic refocusing on book publishing. (1/7)

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Eerie Idol Games @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🏆🙌🏻📣 We are honoured that The Old King’s Crown has won Best Artwork & Presentation at the Golden Geek Awards this year! So many beautiful games were nominated, so it means a lot. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees across the board! 👏🏻

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

There is no thrill in gaming like closing a complex deal in Civ (Eastern Empires pictured).

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Dan Bullock @danbullock.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

REMINDER!!! The deadline for Night Market submissions for SD HistCon is May 25. This is a great opportunity to get a small run of your bespoke historical design in front of attendees at one of the best cons in our hobby.

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nic tringali @nictringali.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🌖 Amberspire is OUT NOW! 🌇 A dice driven science fantasy city builder. Grow your city atop a mausoleum moon, interact with strange weather and ecology, gain influence to make deals with powerful off-world factions, experience the history of a future city. PC, Mac, Steam Deck s.team/a/3350750

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jo kelly @miasmacorp.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The WENDYBUXXX Kickstarter is now live!! I've also posted a designer diary at BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/37003...

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WENDYBUXXX

A straight-to-VHS game of lifestyle influencers forced to shill a necrocurrency for followers, complete with a full album soundtrack!

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Buried Giant Studios @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Absolutely floored that we've raised $2M+ for Arcs Beyond the Reach! 🤯 Come spend a silly final hour of the Kickstarter with us and then we'll flop our exhausted bodies across the finish line.

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Arcs: Beyond the Reach - Kickstarter Final Countdown

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I had a really wonderful time chatting with Dan recently about expansions, risk in games, Hunt for Blackbeard, the work of the new studio, and some of the early trials of the game on Reconstruction. You can find it here:

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JoJosey (She/Fae) @jojosey.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This is one of the most unique and perfectly thematic games i've ever played. if you can, give it a vote!

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