Odyssée Museum

What Odyssée Museum does

Odyssée Museum is a French non-profit association (Association Odyssée) developing what it positions as the world's largest video game museum, anchored by co-founder Ludovic Charles's collection of 2,200-2,500+ game consoles — described as the largest console collection in the world. The project is an 11,000 m² "playground" planned for Bussy-Saint-Georges, near Paris and Disneyland, comprising a 3,150 m² museum, a 1,500 m² Gaming Arena for eSports tournaments, concerts and screenings, a 1,000 m² Japanese food court designed with gastronomy expert Éric Ticana, and a commercial agora with pop-up stores. Construction is scheduled to begin with a Q1 2026 groundbreaking following a building permit submission in 2025, with a public opening targeted for 2028 after approximately 24 months of build and scenography work; a planned Odyssée Video Game is announced for 2027 as a digital extension of the brand.

The organization is led by three co-founders — Benoît Theveny (Tev), a serial entrepreneur behind the "Ici Japon" YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers focused on Japanese culture; Ludovic Charles, the collector behind the console archive; and Benoît de Ruyter, who leads marketing, communications, and the project's transition into a sustainable business model. The current operating team is 7 people, with funding to date coming from a €2.3 million crowdfunding campaign on KissKissBankBank (€1.2M remaining as of 31/12/2024), tiered association memberships priced from free to €9/month, and merchandise sales through boutique-odyssee.com. There is no proprietary technology platform; the core "product" is the physical venue and its curated content, extended by a digital community, social media presence across YouTube, Twitch, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and a WhatsApp channel, and touring events designed to build community and validate demand ahead of opening.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: Odyssée acquires and retains supporters through content marketing, an association membership program with exclusive monthly gifts sourced from publisher and label partners (Wayô Records, Third Editions, Omake Books, Editions Pix'n Love, Broke Studio, Homebrew Factory), and a calendar of live events beginning with the first Odyssée event in Q4 2025. Planned revenue streams at scale span membership subscriptions, venue ticket sales, food and beverage, e-commerce, event and tournament fees, and pop-up retail, with a stated ambition of 1M+ annual visitors once the venue is operational.

Name

Odyssée Museum

Legal name

Association Odyssée

Website

https://odyssee.gg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Odyssée Museum is a French non-profit association building what it positions as the world's largest video game museum in Bussy-Saint-Georges, anchoring on a 2,200+ console collection and serving gaming enthusiasts, Japanese pop culture fans, families, and the eSports community through membership, events, and a planned 2028 venue opening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Museum & Cultural Entertainment

NAICS

Museums (712110), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esports Venues & Event Infrastructure (Arenas, Stages, Equipment Rental) (MPAFADAE), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Venue Facilities, Maintenance & Capital Projects (Engineering, Renovations) (MPAGALAL)

Keywords

• Video game museum
• Pop culture destination
• Gaming heritage preservation
• Esports event venue
• Japanese cultural experience

Headquarters

HQ city

Bussy-Saint-Georges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly membership fees from the Association Odyssée, with tiers ranging from free (PNJ) to €9/month (Légendaire). Membership provides exclusive benefits including newsletters, magazines, gifts, discounts, and access to events.
2. Physical Venue Revenue: Ticket sales, food court sales, merchandise, and retail from the 11,000 m² physical destination when it opens in 2028. Expected 1M+ annual visitors.
3. Events and Tournaments: Revenue from eSports tournaments, concerts, screenings, and other events hosted at the Gaming Arena and commercial spaces.
4. E-commerce / Shop: Merchandise sales through the Odyssée boutique (boutique-odyssee.com), including branded merchandise and potentially exclusive collectibles.
5. Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding campaign raised €2.3 million for the project development. Remaining amount as of 31/12/2024 was €1.2M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Odyssée Museum is developing the world's largest video game museum (3,150 m²) housing the world's largest console collection (2,200+ pieces), integrated within an 11,000 m² cultural playground in Bussy-Saint-Georges, France, expected to open in 2028. The offering includes a 1,500 m² Gaming Arena for eSports tournaments and events, a 1,000 m² Japanese food court, and a commercial agora with pop-up stores. A community membership program (Association Odyssée) with tiered subscriptions (€0–€9/month) supports the project financially and provides exclusive benefits such as manga, games, discounts, and early event access.

Product overview

Odyssée Museum is a single unified offering centered around a physical video game museum project (11,000 m² playground) in Bussy-Saint-Georges, France. The core product is the museum itself (3,150 m²) housing the world's largest console collection. Supporting this are modular experiences: the Gaming Arena for events, a Japanese food court with Éric Ticana, and a commercial agora with pop-up stores. A digital extension (Odyssée Video Game) is planned for 2027. The Association Odyssée membership program provides community engagement and exclusive member benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odyssée Museum The world's largest video game museum (3,150 m²) featuring the world's largest collection of consoles (2,200+ pieces), offering immersive gaming experiences where visitors can engage with video game heritage across generations. Located in Bussy-Saint-Georges, France.
• Gaming Arena A modular event space of 1,500 m² designed to host large-scale eSports tournaments, concerts, screenings, and shows where competition meets spectacle. Available for event organizers and the eSports community.
• Japanese Food Court A 1,000 m² culinary space designed with Japanese gastronomy expert Éric Ticana, offering authentic Japanese dining experiences to museum visitors and the general public.
• Commercial Agora & Pop-up Stores A pop culture marketplace where creators, publishers, and brands offer exclusives and live experiences directly with the community, supporting gaming and pop culture brands.
• Association Odyssée Membership Community membership program with four tiers (PNJ free, Compagnon €3/month, Héros €5/month, Légendaire €9/month) offering exclusive benefits including newsletters, manga, video games, merchandise discounts, and early access to events for gaming and pop culture enthusiasts.
• Odyssée Boutique Online merchandise store (boutique-odyssee.com) selling Odyssée branded merchandise, with 10% discount for Héros and Légendaire association members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1M+ expected annual visitors once opened
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Éric TicanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉric Ticana, an expert in Japanese gastronomy, is collaborating on the design of the 1,000 m² food court. He brings expertise in authentic Japanese culinary experiences, making the food court a cornerstone of the visitor experience.
• Espace JaponminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing access to jeparlejaponais.com online Japanese learning platform for Odyssée Compagnon and higher tier members. Exclusive benefit for association members.
• Wayô RecordsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic label partner providing digital soundtracks as monthly gifts for association members (e.g., SNK Sound Waves: Wayo Piano Collection).
• Third EditionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing partner providing video game books and guides as monthly gifts for association members (e.g., Resident Evil: Des zombies et des hommes).
• Omake BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher partner providing manga and books as monthly gifts for association members (e.g., Omega 6 manga). Also produces 'Rétro Lazer' mook gifted to members.
• Editions Pix'n LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher partner providing video game history books as gifts for association members (e.g., L'Histoire de Final Fantasy VI book).
• Broke StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGame developer partner that co-created Twin Dragons game, gifted to association members.
• Homebrew FactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGame developer partner that co-created Twin Dragons game with Broke Studio, gifted to association members.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Disneyland Paris: Neighboring mass-market entertainment destination in Marne-la-Vallée. Comparable as a destination-scale leisure operator with strong tourist base; serves as both an adjacent demand source and an indirect competitor for family leisure spend.
• Futuroscope: France's leading technology and entertainment theme park near Poitiers. Comparable as a French destination-scale themed entertainment operator with multi-attraction ticketing and F&B infrastructure.
• Musée Grévin: Parisian wax museum blending cultural exhibits with entertainment and F&B. Comparable as a paid-admission Parisian cultural-entertainment destination and a useful benchmark for per-visitor spend in the region.

Direct peers

• The Strong National Museum of Play: Highly visited Rochester, NY museum dedicated to play and video game history with one of the world's largest video game collections. Comparable as a destination-scale play/gaming heritage institution; the most proven peer on visitor volumes.
• Computerspielemuseum Berlin: Berlin-based museum dedicated to the history of video games. Most direct comparable: both are purpose-built video game museums monetizing gaming heritage through exhibitions and events; Odyssée aims to be larger and more destination-oriented.
• The National Videogame Museum: UK-based video game museum in Sheffield focused on playable retro game history. Closely mirrors Odyssée's playable-heritage positioning, though smaller scale and without Odyssée's integrated eSports arena and F&B components.
• Musée Mécanique: San Francisco's collection of antique mechanical arcade machines and coin-operated amusements. Comparable as a playable-heritage attraction monetizing vintage gaming/arcade history through ticketed admission.
• Power-Up Gaming Museum: UK retro gaming museum offering playable exhibits across console generations. Closely comparable in playable-heritage approach but at much smaller scale than Odyssée's planned 11,000 m² destination.

Others

• Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris: Public Japanese cultural institution in Paris offering exhibitions, workshops, and Japan-focused programming. Comparable as a Japanese cultural hub addressing overlapping audience interest; not a direct venue competitor but a complementary cultural touchpoint.

Emerging players

• Japan Expo: Europe's largest Japanese pop culture event (manga, anime, gaming, food). Comparable as a community-led Japanese pop culture aggregator reaching overlapping audiences; a competitor for pop culture event mindshare but in event rather than permanent venue form.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Odyssee_gg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Odyssee_gg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odysseegg
• Instagraminstagram.com/odyssee_gg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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