Odysseus’ journey: the story and themes
Side 1 of the Journey From Troy: Odysseus board game follows the story of Odysseus’ journey back to Ithaca from Troy.
This epic journey is the most iconic section of the Odyssey, although it actually only takes up 3 out of 24 books (chapters) of the text! The rest of the text, before and after Odysseus recounts his travels, focuses on his return to Ithaca.
Chalke History Festival 2026
We spent a great (and very hot!) week in the Wiltshire countryside at the end of June, at the Chalke History Festival.
Despite the heatwave, we had a great time talking to people about Escape From Pompeii and all things history. Thank you to everyone who braved the heat to come and see us. We’re glad that Escape From Pompeii was exciting enough to distract you from the 35°C tent!
The artwork for Journey From Troy: Odysseus
We’re currently working with Lizzie, and our brilliant graphic designer, Rob Ingle, on the next pieces of artwork for the game, which we can’t wait to show you. But before that, we thought we’d give you a little behind-the-scenes peek at the process.
Chalke History Festival
Exekias Games will be coming to the Chalke History Festival 2026!
Join us for a full week of talks, activities, food, and traders, all to do with history!
UKGE Pin Collective 2026
At this year’s UK Games Expo, Exekias Games will once again be part of the official Pin Collective! Discover, collect, and trade exclusive pins over a weekend full of games.
This year, we’ve designed an Exekias Greek vase pin for the event.
Stamp Quest 2026
This year at the UK Games Expo, Exekias Games will be joining Stamp Quest!
Stamp Quest is a treasure trail run by the UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) to highlight independent game designers at the UK’s biggest tabletop games convention.
UK Games Expo 2026
Exekias Games will be back at the UK Games Expo at the NEC Birmingham, 29-31st May! Visit us at stall 3A-809 (map to be added soon) for demos of Escape From Pompeii and Journey From Troy: Odysseus.
The Museums & Heritage Show 2026
Exekias Games will be at the Museums & Heritage Show 13-14th May 2026.
This is a sector event for those working in Museums and Heritage, and is free to attend!
Visit us at stall U8 for information about our games and discussions about how board games can be a great educational tool and a brilliant way to take history home!
Announcing Journey From Troy: Odysseus
Guide Odysseus home, through treacherous seas and trials fated by the gods, to reclaim Ithaca!
Join us as we embark on Exekias Games’ next adventure - an epic co-operative board game based on the story of The Odyssey.
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 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.
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