1975Jim Dunnigan, Joseph Miranda
- Videos
- 29
- Creators
- 7
2 players180 minMedium weight

2026Qinyang Li
Mostly how-to-play and unboxings. Origin Goal is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 5 how-to-play guides, 3 unboxings, and 2 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
Origin Goal is a high-stakes tactical football (soccer) simulation board game that blends spatial strategy with dynamic risk management. Designed to bridge the gap between tabletop gaming and professional football thinking, the game challenges players to master the pitch through three core strategic pillars: 1. The Duel of Probabilities: Attack vs. Defense Dice Every confrontation on the pitch is a calculated risk. Players must strategically choose between Attacking and Defending Dice sets, balancing aggressive pushes against defensive stability. This "Risk vs. Reward" mechanic ensures that every tackle and sprint is a mental battle before the dice are cast. 2. Tactical Adaptability: The Event Card System Simulating the unpredictability of a real match, the Event Card system introduces dynamic shifts-tactical fouls, bursts of brilliance, and sudden momentum changes. Success depends on hand management and the ability to adapt your strategy on the fly to counter an opponent's maneuver. 3. Mastery of Time and Space: The "Origin" Geometry Played on a specialized hexagonal grid, Origin Goal is a game of spatial awareness. The unique "Origin" points (dark green hexagons) act as tactical anchors. A successful interception forces the opponent to reset their formation to these points, requiring players to constantly manage their positioning to either squeeze the space when defending or expand it for a final strike.
Origin Goal has 10 videos from 1 creator: 5 how-to-play guides, 3 unboxings and 2 other videos. They date from April to September 2026.
If you like it, try World War I: 1914-1918, Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453, Caesar: Rome vs. Gaul or Dungeon!, which share several of its mechanics.
1975Jim Dunnigan, Joseph Miranda
2 players180 minMedium weight
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1 - 2 players180 minMedium weight
2020Mark Simonitch
2 players120 - 240 minHeavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Origin Goal is a high-stakes tactical football (soccer) simulation board game that blends spatial strategy with dynamic risk management. Designed to bridge the gap between tabletop gaming and professional football thinking, the game challenges players to master the pitch through three core strategic pillars: 1. The Duel of Probabilities: Attack vs. Defense Dice Every confrontation on the pitch is a calculated risk. Players must strategically choose between Attacking and Defending Dice sets, balancing aggressive pushes against defensive stability. This "Risk vs. Reward" mechanic ensures that every tackle and sprint is a mental battle before the dice are cast. 2. Tactical Adaptability: The Event Card System Simulating the unpredictability of a real match, the Event Card system introduces dynamic shifts-tactical fouls, bursts of brilliance, and sudden momentum changes. Success depends on hand management and the ability to adapt your strategy on the fly to counter an opponent's maneuver. 3. Mastery of Time and Space: The "Origin" Geometry Played on a specialized hexagonal grid, Origin Goal is a game of spatial awareness. The unique "Origin" points (dark green hexagons) act as tactical anchors. A successful interception forces the opponent to reset their formation to these points, requiring players to constantly manage their positioning to either squeeze the space when defending or expand it for a final strike.
Designer
Qinyang Li
Publisher
Self-published
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