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Odysseus (2001)

3–6 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.7/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Odysseus board game box cover

About Odysseus

The players slip into the role of Greek gods with different divine powers. They compete to move Odysseus' ship to different adventures, as depicted on their secret Task cards. First player to score 10 points of completed adventures wins.

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AncientExplorationMythologyNauticalTransportation

Mechanics: Variable Player Powers · Designer: Dominique Ehrhard

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Odysseus FAQ

How many players is Odysseus?
Odysseus plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Odysseus take to play?
A game of Odysseus takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Odysseus any good?
Odysseus rates 5.7/10 from 216 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / exploration game built around variable player powers.