The best games from Jamey Stegmaier 🇺🇸👨 2026

Looking for a really good game from game designer Jamey Stegmaier 👨? Then we have just the thing: the list with the best Jamey Stegmaier games 2026.

Who is Jamey Stegmaier anyway?

Jamey Stegmaier has been designing dice, card & board games since 2013. The game designer hails from USA🇺🇸, was born in 1981 and currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Stegmaier's first game "Viticulture" he developed in 2013 at the age of 32 – so he has been designing games for over 13 years. Famous Stegmaier games are for example Scythe, Charterstone, Tapestry & Viticulture.

Jamey has been designing board games his entire life, but in late 2011 he began developing his first published board game via Kickstarter: Viticulture: The Strategic Game of Winemaking. Jamey then designed Euphoria, a worker-placement game set in a dystopian future. Since then, Jamey has designed and published Scythe and Charterstone, as well as several expansions.

How good are "Jamey Stegmaier" games?

There are 6 games by Jamey Stegmaier in our Top1000 games list, making Stegmaier the #37 best game designer out of a total of 708 designers in our database.

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List of best games by Jamey Stegmaier 2026

In this list we have listed the best board games that Jamey Stegmaier either designed himself – or was involved in designing.

Unfortunately, not all of Jamey Stegmaier's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Jamey Stegmaier that you can buy 2026:

This list was last updated on June 26, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Vantage
    1–6 120–180 min 14+ Easy to learn
  2. Viticulture Essential Edition

    Viticulture Essential Edition

    Step into the charming, rustic world of Viticulture Essential Edition, where players assume the roles of individuals in picturesque, pre-modern Tuscany. Inherit meager vineyards, a handful of plots, an aged crushpad, a quaint cellar, and three diligent workers. With dreams of making their wineries renowned successes, players embark on an unforgettable journey.

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    1–6 45–90 min 13+ Medium complexity
    + 6 € above the best price
    50 € at Amazon*
  3. Rolling Realms

    Rolling Realms

    Rolling Realms is a roll-and-write game designed by Jamey Stegmaier, born out of the desire to connect and engage with people globally during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. This game transcends the traditional board game format by allowing an infinite number of players to join, making it ideal for both live and virtual play sessions.

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    1–6 30 min 14+ Easy to learn
  4. Scythe

    Scythe

    In the turbulent 1920s Europa, a period overshadowed by the aftermath of the first great war, a city-state known as "The Factory" stands at the center of attention. This capitalistic powerhouse, renowned for its heavily armored mechs that fueled the war, has mysteriously closed its doors, leaving neighboring nations vying for its secrets.

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    1–5 115 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 6 € above the best price
    67 € at Amazon*
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  5. Tapestry

    Tapestry

    Tapestry is a strategic board game designed by Jamey Stegmaier, intended for 1-5 players and lasting about two hours. The game invites players to weave the narrative of a civilization's journey from the dawn of humankind into the future, creating a unique and storied history that diverges from real-world events.

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    1–5 90–120 min 12+ Medium complexity
    3 € below the next retailer
    62 € at Amazon*
  6. Expeditions

    Expeditions

    Players embark on a new adventure in Siberia, where a massive meteorite has awakened ancient corruption. Led by Dr. Tarkovsky, they explore the taiga in search of artifacts and glory while dealing with challenges. This competitive, card-driven exploration game involves building machines, using cards to gain power and unique abilities, and improving mechs to overcome corruption.

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    1–5 60–90 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 5 € above the best price
    63 € at Amazon*
  7. Charterstone

    Charterstone

    Charterstone invites players into the Kingdom of Greengully, where they are tasked with building a new village as part of a grand decree by the Forever King. This competitive legacy game evolves with each play, offering a unique and enduring experience.

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    1–6 45–75 min 14+ Medium complexity
  8. Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia

    Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia

    Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia is a thematic worker-placement game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take on the role of leaders in a dystopian society, utilizing workers and recruits to exert their influence and expand their control.

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    2–6 60 min 13+ Medium complexity

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Vantage 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 1 to 6 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 12 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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