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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 4h

This looks like a good pairing for Finspan! :)

Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 8h

With the launch of Origin Story, the Wingspan bird promo packs, and the Tokaido expansion, our annual charity auction is now live on BGG! As we do every year, we're featuring 10 content creators that we haven't showcased on the previous 12 auctions: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 8h

Thank you! :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 10h

Thanks for the anticipation! :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 2d

Great score! Thanks for playing. :)

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 2d

Check out Dan's full review of Finspan, a fishy Wingspan spinoff from @stonemaiergames.com!

www.thefandomentals.com/finspan-take...

Finspan Takes Wingspan Formula To New Depths With Fishy Theme - The Fandomentals

Dan dives deep for a look at Finspan, a nautical version of Wingspan from Stonemaier Games

www.thefandomentals.com

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 2d

Thanks! It's been a little while since I've been there, but I used to climb regularly in the downtown St. Louis location. :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 3d

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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The Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T) @tabletopbellhop.com · 4d

Cracking open Vantage from @stonemaiergames.com for the first time.

So much stuff.l!

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Board Game Quest @boardgamequest.bsky.social · 5d

A game that attempts to take players on a journey by weaving together simple trick taking with more complex engine/tableau-building. Check out Brand's review of Origin Story from @stonemaiergames.com www.boardgamequest.com/origin-story... #boardgames

Origin Story Review

We review Origin Story, a new trick taking game published by Stonemaier Games. Origin Story is a 1-5 player competitive tableau-building, trick-taking game played over 5 rounds.

www.boardgamequest.com

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.tv · 5d

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

www.youtube.com

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 5d

💥 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

Origin Story | How to Play | Learn to Play in 7 Minutes!

YouTube video by kovray

youtu.be

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 6d

Thanks for sharing! We'll add this. :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 7d

Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri! We consolidated the two expansions into one box (including the promos), all for pretty much the price of one of the originals. Here’s what these expansions add to Tokaido; I'm happy to answer questions here or on today's YouTube livecast at 10:00 CT.

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MisterE Games @mistere-games.bsky.social · 10d

Unboxing Vantage by @stonemaiergames.com designed by Jamey Stegmaier #boardgames #stonemaiergames #unboxing #vantage

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 10d

This video has been waiting in a file folder on my computer for 2.5 years. With the announcement of Origin Story, it's finally time to share the first-ever tour of my Cabinet of Secrets! youtu.be/FPoBUDZqTYo

Cabinet of Secrets: Secretly Recorded in April 2023

YouTube video by Stonemaier Games

youtu.be

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 11d

Happy birthday, Ben! Thanks for going on some Vantage adventures. :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 11d

Here's the answer on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/35869...

Can I ignore cold damage constantly, card 971? And how to restore boost? | Vantage

So, regarding the help-CRAFT action. Is that a separate action from refreshing the challenge dice? Yes. Do I turn to paragraph 971 in the CRAFT book for that action Yes. In general, cards that provid...

boardgamegeek.com

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 11d

This week @gorath44000.bsky.social covers Expeditions, the sequel to smash hit Scythe from @stonemaiergames.com - does it surpass its predecessor?

#review #stonemaiergames #expeditions #boardgames

Expeditions Review – Mech My Day | Player2.net.au

What the Mech? We take a look at Stonemaier Games' Scythe follow-up, Expeditions. More cards, more colours - can it outshine its highly respected predecessor?

www.player2.net.au

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Ready To Dice @readytodice.bsky.social · 12d

I’m having such a good time with Vantage from @stonemaiergames.com there’s so much content in it. Absolutely perfect solo game for me right now and plays great up to 3. Production value is 10/10. Awesome game to lock yourself away with.

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 12d

Thank you so much, and I'm happy you're having fun with it! :)

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Keith "Mr. Frame Rates Matter" Mitchell 🔜CES 2026 @shadowhaxor.bsky.social · 12d

Like board games? Well, we happen to have a review of @stonemaiergames.com Wyrmspan up on @theouterhaven.net, and it's one hell of a time. #boardgames #review

www.theouterhaven.net/wyrmspan-boa...

Wyrmspan Board Game Review – Dragons Done Right

Wyrmspan takes flight with stunning art, clever mechanics, and balanced gameplay. A must-play engine-builder that stands tall beside Wingspan.

www.theouterhaven.net

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Babylon Games @babylongames.bsky.social · 12d

Wingspan Fan-Designed Bird Promo Packs:
Birds of Canada
Birds of Continental Europe
Birds of Continental U.S.A.
Birds of New Zealand
British Birds
Additional Asian Avians
by @stonemaiergames.com

#boardgames #geek #meeple #brettspiele #game #graplanszowa #jeuxdesociete #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegodemesa

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 12d

That's a wonderful coincidence! :)

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Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 12d

We do believe that love is the best superpower, making it the most powerful suit in Origin Story.

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