Origin Story puts you in the role of an aspiring superhero, building your origin story across five chapters. You start as an ordinary person and gradually uncover your past, gain talents, gear, allies, and develop ultimate abilities. The goal is to create a unique story that shapes you into a hero (or even a villain) while competing for fame points. The theme is full of comic-book charm, epic twists, and the feeling that you’re writing your own legend.

Origin Story combines trick-taking (playing cards in rounds) and tableau-building (constructing your personal display of powers) for 1–5 players, with a playtime of about 45 minutes.
The game unfolds over 5 rounds, each representing a chapter of your story. In each round, you choose from three Story cards that add new abilities, gear, or allies to your tableau. Cards are powered by stamina tokens, which allow you to activate special effects during play. The core of each round is trick-taking with 52 cards in four thematic suits: Brains, Speed, Strength, Love (Love is the trump suit). At the start of the round, you decide your alignment: play as a hero (points for winning tricks) or as a villain (more points if you win none). After five chapters, the player with the most points wins.
The game also includes a solo mode with Automa cards, making it playable without a group.
The combination of trick-taking + tableau-building offers a fresh approach. Origin Story is a dynamic game that blends tense card play with creating a superhero narrative for an unforgettable experience. 🦸