Thanks! Yeah, I think part of the fun is about making the map. For playing, one should print one routes a4 for each player (but only one Ithake), so you have 7 routes and islands each.
There is not a mechanics to say hello because the Odissey journey is a solitary one, but you can drink together at Ithake! Even because before the end of the game, you can't predict where your routes went, because you only know where it ends, not where it starts. At least, if you don't have to say goodbye forever.
The cover image is not mine but is a photo by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay, modified by me after.
Thank you, and have a good day!