Pete
@petewiss.bsky.social
Midwesterner, teacher, gamer, and designer in St. Louis, MO.
Also a host on the Decision Space podcast!
Also a host on the Decision Space podcast!
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Pete
@petewiss.bsky.social
· Oct 1
I'm incredibly excited to announce Origin Story, a 1-5 player competitive engine-building, trick-taking game co-designed by me (Jamey) and Pete Wissinger. Your inner superhero will emerge one chapter at a time in a comic-book style tableau in this 45-minute game. stonemaiergames.com/games/origin...
Secret is finally out!!!
“It’s like Ameritrash trick-taking”
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
"Origin Story" A throw back to when trick-taking games didn't take themselves (so) seriously. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHnX...
Origin Story Review
YouTube video by Drive Thru Games
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November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“It’s like Ameritrash trick-taking”
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
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I was in charge of the layout for the Japanese versions of these games🙂
I'm really excited to play Origin story!!
I'm really excited to play Origin story!!
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I was in charge of the layout for the Japanese versions of these games🙂
I'm really excited to play Origin story!!
I'm really excited to play Origin story!!
New episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is all about hybrid deckbuilders! We examine why these totally dominate the BGG top 100 and what makes it such an adaptable hook for games.
Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
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Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Every Game I'm Shufflin': Deckbuilding 201 and Dune Imperium
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 11/12/2025 · 1h 14m
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November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is all about hybrid deckbuilders! We examine why these totally dominate the BGG top 100 and what makes it such an adaptable hook for games.
Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Unsure I’ll ever get tired of Old Kong’s Crown. Last nights game was absolutely BONKERS and saw one player win by a single point by stealing from every other herald on the last battle.
@theoldkingscrown.bsky.social
@theoldkingscrown.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Unsure I’ll ever get tired of Old Kong’s Crown. Last nights game was absolutely BONKERS and saw one player win by a single point by stealing from every other herald on the last battle.
@theoldkingscrown.bsky.social
@theoldkingscrown.bsky.social
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Hello all! It’s wild to be talking about a game that isn’t Halloween themed! today we are discussing Origin Story! A trick-taking game from @stonemaiergames.com 🔥 youtu.be/PLlYC-ik9kU?...
ORIGIN STORY - The First TrickTaking Game From Stonemaier
YouTube video by Lord of the Board
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hello all! It’s wild to be talking about a game that isn’t Halloween themed! today we are discussing Origin Story! A trick-taking game from @stonemaiergames.com 🔥 youtu.be/PLlYC-ik9kU?...
I downloaded Ball x Pit and it has the most dopamine rich brain rot loop for me of any game since Balatro. This does not bode well for my productivity…
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I downloaded Ball x Pit and it has the most dopamine rich brain rot loop for me of any game since Balatro. This does not bode well for my productivity…
This is probably my trick-taker of the year
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This is probably my trick-taker of the year
I watched a lot of people play Origin Story at Essen and it is the first design of mine folks can get their hands on. I knew while designing that it had the potential to be a polarizing game and it feels very vulnerable putting it out there.
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I watched a lot of people play Origin Story at Essen and it is the first design of mine folks can get their hands on. I knew while designing that it had the potential to be a polarizing game and it feels very vulnerable putting it out there.
Don't listen to Jake's adorable baby! Our new merch is super cool!
Decision Space has merch now! What?! Hats, Ts, and Sweaters.
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
www.decisionspacepodcast.com/merch
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
www.decisionspacepodcast.com/merch
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Don't listen to Jake's adorable baby! Our new merch is super cool!
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I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
Haunted Mouse - Learn While Playing
YouTube video by Getting Games
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
Origin Story: Designers Interview
YouTube video by The Mill
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October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Essen continues to be crazy! People have been so cool and Origin Story sold out already! I feel so crazy lucky and can’t thank the team enough at @stonemaiergames.com !
October 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Essen continues to be crazy! People have been so cool and Origin Story sold out already! I feel so crazy lucky and can’t thank the team enough at @stonemaiergames.com !
Essen has already been an unforgettable experience and it hasn’t even started.
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Essen has already been an unforgettable experience and it hasn’t even started.
In Amsterdam for 24 hours before headed to Essen. Trying to see and eat everything the city has to offer!
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
In Amsterdam for 24 hours before headed to Essen. Trying to see and eat everything the city has to offer!
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Want to see how Origin Story is played at two? Check out the playthrough Tylor and I did: youtu.be/E0ddZQhKLOw
Origin Story | Discover Your Inner Hero | 2 Player Variant Board Game Playthrough
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Want to see how Origin Story is played at two? Check out the playthrough Tylor and I did: youtu.be/E0ddZQhKLOw
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A little late to post, but I had a superb time @stonemaiergames.com design day. Paul, @petewiss.bsky.social, and I will recap the whole thing on next week’s pod.
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A little late to post, but I had a superb time @stonemaiergames.com design day. Paul, @petewiss.bsky.social, and I will recap the whole thing on next week’s pod.
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
In today's very silly episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social , the hosts drafted the best components in games. Join our discord to vote for the winner!
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The Best Components of All Time
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 10/15/2025 · 54m
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October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In today's very silly episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social , the hosts drafted the best components in games. Join our discord to vote for the winner!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Guesstimates is the party game I demoed at SM Design Day. It has players writing Ito/Wavelength style clues that are then bought in an auction. These granular clues players wrote were so funny.
Where would you guess these are numerically on this scale? Whats most and least valuable to buy?
Where would you guess these are numerically on this scale? Whats most and least valuable to buy?
October 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Guesstimates is the party game I demoed at SM Design Day. It has players writing Ito/Wavelength style clues that are then bought in an auction. These granular clues players wrote were so funny.
Where would you guess these are numerically on this scale? Whats most and least valuable to buy?
Where would you guess these are numerically on this scale? Whats most and least valuable to buy?
🤯🤯🤯
I’m beyond floored. I had no idea what people would make of Origin Story and I just CANNOT believe this!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4I...
I’m beyond floored. I had no idea what people would make of Origin Story and I just CANNOT believe this!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4I...
Origin Story Review: We Could Be Heroes
YouTube video by The Dice Tower
m.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
🤯🤯🤯
I’m beyond floored. I had no idea what people would make of Origin Story and I just CANNOT believe this!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4I...
I’m beyond floored. I had no idea what people would make of Origin Story and I just CANNOT believe this!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4I...
Want to know which games have a similar vibe to Origin Story? Check this out!
If you're curious about Origin Story (launch on Wednesday and shipping throughout October), here's a list of great games that share a key similarity to it: youtu.be/brJRjaQ5WeQ
10 Amazing Games with Key Similarities to Origin Story
YouTube video by Stonemaier Games
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October 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Want to know which games have a similar vibe to Origin Story? Check this out!
Tomorrow is my 4th Stonemaier Design Day. It’s always a creatively exciting con and a sort of anniversary for me. I started designing games because I made a New Year’s resolution once to make something I could bring to the event. This year I’m bringing a party game instead of a trick-taker! Crazy!
October 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Tomorrow is my 4th Stonemaier Design Day. It’s always a creatively exciting con and a sort of anniversary for me. I started designing games because I made a New Year’s resolution once to make something I could bring to the event. This year I’m bringing a party game instead of a trick-taker! Crazy!
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💥 Origin Story 💥
youtu.be/OnbYX7Zkha8
This is the newest Stonemaier Games release, and it is a TRICK-TAKING GAME! We were stoked to be able to play this one and share it with you all! Check out our How to Play video!
@stonemaiergames.com
youtu.be/OnbYX7Zkha8
This is the newest Stonemaier Games release, and it is a TRICK-TAKING GAME! We were stoked to be able to play this one and share it with you all! Check out our How to Play video!
@stonemaiergames.com
Origin Story | How to Play | Learn to Play in 7 Minutes!
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
💥 Origin Story 💥
youtu.be/OnbYX7Zkha8
This is the newest Stonemaier Games release, and it is a TRICK-TAKING GAME! We were stoked to be able to play this one and share it with you all! Check out our How to Play video!
@stonemaiergames.com
youtu.be/OnbYX7Zkha8
This is the newest Stonemaier Games release, and it is a TRICK-TAKING GAME! We were stoked to be able to play this one and share it with you all! Check out our How to Play video!
@stonemaiergames.com
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Grab your cape, some cool gadgets, and discover your archnemesis in this new trick-taking game from @stonemaiergames.com. As rounds continue you'll power up and craft your Origin Story as you do it. Join me here and let's learn how to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCj...
Origin Story - How To Play
YouTube video by Watch It Played
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October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Grab your cape, some cool gadgets, and discover your archnemesis in this new trick-taking game from @stonemaiergames.com. As rounds continue you'll power up and craft your Origin Story as you do it. Join me here and let's learn how to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCj...
Absolum is basically my dream game. I love roguelites and am a sucker for cool fantasy art. I grew up on beat'em ups like Guardian Heroes, Turtles in Time, and the DnD/X-Men arcade games. I've just dipped my toes in it but so far I'm VERY into it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
Save 10% on Absolum on Steam
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Absolum is basically my dream game. I love roguelites and am a sucker for cool fantasy art. I grew up on beat'em ups like Guardian Heroes, Turtles in Time, and the DnD/X-Men arcade games. I've just dipped my toes in it but so far I'm VERY into it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
I did not design Origin Story's solo mode, but the wizards at Automa Factory created a crazy intricate system to simulate playing a trick-taker against human opponents. It is super impressive and a really meaty addition to the package!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35896...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35896...
October 9: Final Thoughts and Solo Mode | Origin Story
Final Thoughts (Pete)
What we ended up making is something I think is very unique for the increasingly crowded trick-taking scene. This card game is equal parts an engine ramping tableau builder and...
boardgamegeek.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I did not design Origin Story's solo mode, but the wizards at Automa Factory created a crazy intricate system to simulate playing a trick-taker against human opponents. It is super impressive and a really meaty addition to the package!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35896...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35896...