Stonemaier Games Origin Story - Superhero Trick-Taking Board Game
Origin Story from Stonemaier Games is a competitive board game where 1-5 players build their own superhero or supervillain through tableau-building and trick-taking mechanics. Designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Pete Wissinger, the game unfolds over 5 rounds, with each round representing a chapter in your character's development as you reveal your backstory, gather gadgets and allies, face your archenemy, and unlock ultimate abilities. Players charge cards on their player mats and combine brains, love, speed, and strength to score points and craft their origin story.
Highlights
- Trick-Taking Engine-Building: Combine two game mechanics as you play cards to win tricks and build your tableau
- Character Development: Each of 5 rounds adds a new card to your player mat, growing your superhero's powers chapter by chapter
- Flexible Player Count: Works as a solo game, competitive 2-player duel, or group game up to 5 players
- Strategic Card Powers: Charge your cards and activate their abilities to outscore opponents using four different attributes
Game details
- Publisher: Stonemaier Games
- Game: Origin Story
- Product: Base Game
- Players: 1-5
- Play time: 45 minutes
- Designers: Jamey Stegmaier, Pete Wissinger
Questions
Is this a standalone game?
Yes, Origin Story is a complete base game with everything needed to play.
How does trick-taking work with tableau-building?
You play cards to win tricks each round, then add new cards to your personal player mat to build an engine of powers you charge and activate for points.
Can I play this solo?
Yes, the game supports 1-5 players including solo play.
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