Origin Story

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Origin Story

510.2Trick-Taking & Ladders

Players
1–5 (Ideal 3–4)
Time
45 min
Complexity
Rating

Aspiring superheroes compete to craft the most legendary origin story by collecting allies, gadgets, grudges, and ultimate powers.

Gameplay

Across five chapters, you play cards to each trick to win new cards that slot into your personal mat and score points. Every hand is a tense balance between grabbing the perfect upgrade for yourself and keeping key cards away from rivals.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.22.07BoardGameGeek

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