The best games by Cole Wehrle 🇺🇸👨 2026

Looking for a really great game by Cole Wehrle? Here is the list of the best Cole Wehrle games 2026.

Who is Cole Wehrle?

Cole Wehrle is a US-American game designer with a background in literary studies – he received his doctorate from the University of Texas on the British Empire. He brings this historical-political perspective to his games: at Leder Games he designed Root, Oath, and Arcs; with his brother Drew he runs the studio Wehrlegig Games (Pax Pamir, John Company).

Cole Wehrle as a game designer

The first game by Cole Wehrle in our database is Pax Pamir from 2015 – Cole Wehrle has been designing games for over 11 years. The most well-known game is Root.

How good are games by Cole Wehrle?

There are 4 games by Cole Wehrle in our Top-1000 games list – making Cole Wehrle #33 of the best game designers out of 12778 designers in our database.

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List of the best games by Cole Wehrle 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games by Cole Wehrle that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on June 9, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach

    • Golden Geek+1Golden Geek
    • Sci-FiSci-Fi
    • Trick-TakingTrick-Taking
    • MilitaryMilitary
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    +5 more

    Players engage in a sharp-witted sci-fi strategy game set in a dark yet whimsical universe. They take actions using versatile cards, set competitive goals each round, and prepare their fleets for battle, utilizing various dice to determine the outcome. The game features a hundred wooden ships and agents, 18 uniquely engraved dice, a beautifully designed board with six fields, and an extensive array of over 60 unique cards.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    More details for Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  2. Root

    Root is an engaging board game of adventure and strategy designed for 2 to 4 players (expandable to 1 to 6 with the 'Riverfolk' expansion). Set in a vast wilderness, the game offers a unique experience where each player embodies a different faction with its own distinctive abilities and victory conditions. With beautifully designed multi-use cards, Root brings a rich asymmetrical gameplay to the table.

    Nominated for 24 awards and won 14.

    💰 6% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for Root
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  3. Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile

    • Golden Geek+2Golden Geek
    • StorytellingStorytelling
    • FantasyFantasy
    • MilitaryMilitary
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    +2 more

    Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile is a deeply strategic and narrative-driven board game where players influence the unfolding history of an ancient land. In this game, players may find themselves supporting the existing order or plotting its downfall, with their actions in each game impacting subsequent playthroughs. This creates a dynamic and evolving gameplay experience where the decisions of one session ripple into the future, altering the game's landscape, resources, and even its core victory conditions.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 3.

    More details for Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile
    • 👥 1 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 150 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
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  5. Pax Pamir

    • Golden Geek (nominated)Golden Geek (nominated)
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Crime & MysteryCrime & Mystery
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    • NegotiationNegotiation
    +4 more

    With Napoleon's fall, the British East India Company shifted its trade from the Cape of Good Hope to the markets of Hong Kong. India became the center of an extensive imperial network, connecting the Far East to European markets and giving the British virtual control over the vast wealth of the subcontinent. In this context, two to five players take on the roles of Afghan tribal leaders, maneuvering through "The Great Game" to influence the supremacy of the Russian, British, or Afghan Empires.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Pax Pamir
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  6. John Company

    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    • Push Your LuckPush Your Luck
    • NegotiationNegotiation
    • SimulationSimulation
    +1 more

    The British East India Company grew to become one of the most influential economic and political organizations in the world over its 250-year history. Players guide their dynasties through the company's challenges, competing for power and prestige while making difficult decisions about trade and governance. The game offers various scenarios and a complete campaign that spans from 1720 to 1857, allowing for diverse experiences based on player choices.

    More details for John Company
    • 👥 1 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
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