Stonemaier Games Origin Story - Trick-Taking Strategy Board Game for Adults and Families

Origin Story: A Trick-Taking Adventure for 1–5 Players

Origin Story invites 1–5 players to craft a personal superhero saga, balancing brains, speed, love, and strength to shape an origin. Each chapter reveals new backstory beats, lets you add gadgets, recruit allies, and build a vendetta against your archenemy. Your comic-book style mat tracks powers, attack options, and how your story twists influence your trick-taking choices. As rounds unfold, you unlock an ultimate ability and watch your character grow stronger through new cards and abilities. The theme blends cinematic flair with accessible mechanics, inviting players to lean into strategy, humor, and bold decisions without promising guaranteed outcomes.

What you’ll do each round

• Win or lose tricks strategically as each round's story twist reshapes your goals.
• Add a new story card after every round to change the next round’s challenge.
• Play unique powers through your personal comic-book mat to influence outcomes.
• Gather gadgets and allies to expand your tactical options.
• Unleash an ultimate ability at moments that feel decisive.

What’s inside the box

• Five starting heroes to spark different strategies.
• 64 story cards for rich twists and evolving goals.
• 18 event cards that shake rounds with dynamic effects.
• 10 superhero cards expanding options and play styles.
• Comic-book style mats and durable components designed for repeated use.

Origin Story emphasizes quick setup, thematic progression, and strategic depth, making it a flexible pick for families, friends, and hobby gamers. Solo play is supported through Automa, offering a satisfying one-player experience against a simulated opponent. With a 45-minute playtime and a 5-minute setup, it fits into many game-night rhythms and provides multiple paths to victory through its evolving chapters and powers.

The game showcases the design talents of Jamey Stegmaier, Pete Wissinger, and Clémentine Campardou, aligning with Stonemaier’s reputation for polished components and engaging themes. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar trick-taking format or exploring a fresh story-driven twist, Origin Story invites you to test your strategic instincts while enjoying a vivid, comic-book atmosphere.