{"title":"Designer: Johannes Goupy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Goupy\u003c\/strong\u003e creates tightly-focused strategic experiences that challenge players to optimize limited resources under pressure. His design philosophy emphasizes tactical decision-making within streamlined systems, rewarding careful planning without overwhelming players with rules overhead. \u003cem\u003eOdysseus\u003c\/em\u003e from Gigamic exemplifies this approach, tasking players with navigating the legendary Greek hero's journey home while managing crew and船resources across a map of mythological encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoupy's work appeals to gamers who appreciate elegant mechanisms that create meaningful choices rather than sprawling complexity. His designs typically play well at 2-4 players and suit groups seeking strategic depth in accessible packages—perfect for experienced hobby gamers introducing new players to weightier fare, or for regular game nights where setup time matters. Fans of efficiency puzzles and resource conversion will find his mechanical sensibilities particularly satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"odysseus","title":"Odysseus","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbark on an epic voyage alongside Ulysses in \u003cstrong\u003eOdysseus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a clever tile-placement game for 1 to 5 players. Across a series of legendary adventures you'll build up four heroic skill tracks – Strength, Intelligence, Cunning and Luck – racing to meet the demands of fifteen daunting Trials and earn the favour of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach round you place tiles to boost your skills, spending Athena's Favor tokens to tweak which attributes you increase or to purchase valuable Tale tiles. The catch? You only score a Trial card if your final skill values meet or exceed its difficulty, so tactical planning and clever timing are everything. With a quick 25-minute playtime and gentle rules, it's a smooth, rewarding challenge for families and mixed groups alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full solo mode pits you against an automated Automa opponent across four adjustable difficulty levels, so the heroic journey never has to wait for a crew. Beautifully illustrated by Régis Torres and designed by Johannes Goupy, Odysseus delivers big mythological drama in a compact, approachable package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gigamic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59925858648448,"sku":"3421276345713","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/01a0b916-bbe2-701c-a667-630744fb1fc5.png?v=1789811674"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/designer-johannes-goupy.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}