The best games by Don Eskridge 👨 2026
Looking for a really good game by Don Eskridge? Here's the list of the best Don Eskridge games 2026.
Who is Don Eskridge?
Don Eskridge is a game designer and the founder of the publisher Orange Machine Games, which he started in Chicago at the end of 2015. He made his name with the social deduction game The Resistance: the idea came to him after he first played Werewolf/Mafia while studying abroad in France. He initially posted the game for free on BoardGameGeek until a publisher picked it up. He spent about five years on The Resistance, Avalon and their expansions before moving into self-publishing. Later games include Spies & Lies: A Stratego Story, Dune: Betrayal and the collection 21 Hand Games.
Don Eskridge as a game designer
Don Eskridge's first game in our database is The Resistance, from 2009 – so Don Eskridge has been designing games for over 17 years. The best-known game is The Resistance.
How good are games by Don Eskridge?
There are 2 games by Don Eskridge in our Top-1000 games list – making Don Eskridge #156 of the best game designers out of 13120 designers in our database.
More information about Don Eskridge
More about Don Eskridge:
- BGG designer page of Don Eskridge
- Official homepage of Don Eskridge
- Orange Machine Games (his publisher)
- Interview with Don Eskridge (BGG, on Avalon)
- Designing Social Deduction Games with Don Eskridge (Board Game Design Lab)
- Meet Don Eskridge of Orange Machine Games (Voyage Chicago)
- IAMA designer of The Resistance (Reddit AMA)
- Board Game Gumbo Episode 147 with Don Eskridge
List of the best games by Don Eskridge 2026
In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games by Don Eskridge that you can buy 2026.
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Spies & Lies: A Stratego Story
All details & ratingPlayers engage in a head-to-head game of strategy, deduction, and deception. They break out of a stalemate during the final days of war by secretly selecting soldiers with various abilities to attack the enemy. Each player can sabotage the opponent's missions while aiming to infiltrate deeper into enemy territory to capture the opposing flag. The game is played over three rounds, each consisting of three phases that determine movement across the game board, with victory going to the first player to land on the enemy's flag.
2 30 min 12+ Easy to learnAt its lowest price in a month43 € at Amazon* -
Dune: Betrayal
All details & ratingPlayers assume the identities of iconic characters from Dune, each fulfilling a specific role within factions battling for control over the planet’s sand. The objective is to uncover your enemies' identities while protecting your allies, forming alliances, and using tools to gain knowledge and power. Careful evaluation of allies and foes is crucial to defend your partners and attack opponents to secure victory.
4–8 20–40 min 14+ Easy to learn+ 14 € above the best price20 € at Amazon*
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
21 Hand Games currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
How many players do the games on this list support?
Most games on this list support 2 to 8 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
What age are these games suitable for?
Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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