Origin Story

Origin Story

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Players
1-5
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Playtime
45m
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Difficulty
Intermediate
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Rating
9.0

About the Game

Your inner superhero is ready to emerge, one chapter at a time. Reveal your backstory, gather gadgets and allies, develop a grudge against your archenemy, and unleash an ultimate ability as you transform. Use a combination of brains, love, speed, and strength to craft your origin story. Origin Story is a 1-5 player competitive tableau-building, trick-taking game played over 5 rounds. Each round represents a chapter in your development and grants a new card to add to your player mat. Charge your

Publisher: Stonemaier Games
Designer: Jamey Stegmaier
Release Year: 2025

Reviews

Board Game Review Team
10/19/2025
⭐ 9.0

Origin Story

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’ Innovative mix of trick-taking and tableau-building
  • β€’ Decisions feel thematic and impactful
  • β€’ Unique art style enhances the superhero vibe

βœ— Cons

  • β€’ Some card abilities can feel imbalanced
  • β€’ Random events each round can swing outcomes
  • β€’ Graphic design is a bit cluttered for some

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