{"product_id":"stonemaier-games-origin-story-superhero-trick-taking-board-game","title":"Stonemaier Games Origin Story - Superhero Trick-Taking Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrick-Taking Engine-Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine two game mechanics as you play cards to win tricks and build your tableau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of 5 rounds adds a new card to your player mat, growing your superhero's powers chapter by chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Player Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works as a solo game, competitive 2-player duel, or group game up to 5 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrategic Card Powers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charge your cards and activate their abilities to outscore opponents using four different attributes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGame details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stonemaier Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jamey Stegmaier, Pete Wissinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a standalone game?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Origin Story is a complete base game with everything needed to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does trick-taking work with tableau-building?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I play this solo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the game supports 1-5 players including solo play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.83 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,503 verified customers on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/judge.me\/reviews\/stores\/monmouth-sports-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJudge.me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GTS Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68017350574233,"sku":"STM520","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7318\/5689\/files\/3d-origin-1_16ef57b5-9cd6-467f-b850-73321d78f322.webp?v=1794592513","url":"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/products\/stonemaier-games-origin-story-superhero-trick-taking-board-game","provider":"Monmouth Sports Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}