Odysseus(2001)

Ten years of war are over and Odysseus just wants to get home, but the gods have other plans. Each turn you draft a Trial card from the edges of his ship, boosting Strength, Cunning, Intelligence or Luck and collecting Epic symbols that pay out at journey's end, or you pause to rest and bank Athena's favour. Quick to teach, over in under half an hour, and with a built-in solo mode, it slots neatly between heavier games or works as a first proper strategy game for kids. From Gigamic, designed by Johannes Goupy and Matthieu Verdier.

• Players: 1–5
• Play time: 25–35 min
• Ages: 8+
• Publisher: Gigamic
• Year: 2026