Guide Odysseus home, through treacherous seas and trials fated by the gods, to reclaim Ithaca!
A co-operative board game
Coming 2027
Guide Odysseus home, through treacherous seas and trials fated by the gods, to reclaim Ithaca in this epic co-operative board game. Follow the story of The Odyssey, one of the world’s oldest surviving works of literature.
Featuring a double sided board, players must work together to avoid and defeat monsters while using resources to flip each section of the board over, revealing Ithaca. Once back on Ithaca, players must team up with Telemachus and Penelope to defeat the suitors and save Odysseus’ home.
Coming 2027.
In Journey From Troy, players must work together to get Odysseus safely home after the Trojan War and take back his palace, as they follow the story of one of the world's oldest surviving works of literature. Escape monsters, defeat suitors, and encounter epic challenges, as you race against the timer of Penelope’s loom.
Journey From Troy is Exekias Games’ next game. Join our mailing list or follow on Kickstarter to keep up with its development and be notified when it launches.
Race through the streets of ancient Pompeii to earn the favour of the gods and escape before Mount Vesuvius erupts!
Race through ancient Pompeii to earn the favour of the gods and escape before Mount Vesuvius erupts!
In this thematic board game, players must compete to earn the most Favour Tokens, by taking resources to the gods' temples. At the same time, you'll have to navigate and manipulate an increasingly destroyed board, as you race to make it out of the city before it's too late!
Enter real locations from Pompeii, pick up everyday items as offerings to the gods, and use historically accurate event and trivia cards to your advantage.
2-4 players, ages 8+, 30-60 minutes
The sky darkens, the ground begins to shake; the great Mount Vesuvius pours smoke, rock, and fire into the sky. It is 79 CE, and this is Pompeii’s last day.
As pillars and roof tiles fall and shatter to the ground at your feet, you must navigate the chaos to ensure you make it out.
Collect Resources from around the board to give as offerings to the gods. Earn their favour to win, and, before the last tile is turned, flee through one of the city gates to survive. On an increasingly obstructed board, you must make the most important decision of all: when to run.
Remember: ‘Fortune Favours the Bold.’
About Us
Exekias Games is a small independent games company created by Sam and Fin - two ancient history graduates who believe that curiosity, learning, and fun are inextricably linked. We create board games that immerse players in historical and mythological moments, creating an accurate and detailed setting while never compromising on the fun! We aim to give families and friend groups endless afternoons of competition and laughter, and to spark players’ curiosity about cultures and events. Join us in the past for chaos and good times! (Togas are optional)
Why 'Exekias'?
Exekias is one of the most famous ancient Greek vase painters. Our favourite vase painting is of the two legendary Greek heroes, Ajax and Achilles, playing a board game! You can see Ajax in our logo.
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