Origin Story

Origin Story is a competitive tableau-building and trick-taking game for 1–5 players in which everyone is crafting their own superhero from scratch. Over five rounds — each representing a chapter in your hero's development — you reveal your backstory, recruit allies, acquire gadgets, and build a grudge against your archenemy before unleashing your ultimate ability.

Each round you win cards to add to your player mat, then charge and activate them to score points. Brains, love, speed, and strength all play a role, and the combination you build determines your playstyle. The solo mode uses an Automa system, and the whole game fits in a compact box with minimal table space required.

What's good?

• Clever blend of trick-taking and tableau-building — two mechanics that work surprisingly well together
• Five distinct chapters give each game a satisfying arc
• Solid solo mode included via Automa cards
• Compact footprint, colourblind friendly, and quick to learn

Who is it for?

• ✔ Fans of trick-taking games looking for more depth and progression
• ✔ Superhero theme fans who want something lighter than a full campaign game
• ✔ Solo players wanting a compact, replayable challenge
• ✖ Not ideal for players who dislike trick-taking as a core mechanic

Origin Story is a standalone game. Language dependent. Colourblind friendly.

Pair with: Browse the full Stonemaier Games collection