Odysseus 2026
Designed by Johannes Goupy, Matthieu Verdier
What it is
A very light ancient, mythology game for 1-5 players (~25 min), built around tile placement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16116 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Odysseus
Odysseus is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 25 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Ancient and Mythology game where the core of play revolves around Tile Placement. A very light ancient, mythology game for 1-5 players (~25 min), built around tile placement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16116 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Odysseus
How many players can play Odysseus?
Odysseus plays with 1–5 players.
How long does Odysseus take?
Odysseus takes about 25 minutes.
What age is Odysseus for?
Odysseus is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Where to buy Odysseus
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