ABOUT
Shards of the Artisan is a one-of-a-kind tactical card game that brings together strategic gameplay and stunning original artwork from over 45 independent artists, with no AI art, ever.​
​In this Expandable Card Game (ECG), players build custom decks and face off against each other, in fast paced duels, using clever combinations of Characters, Traits, and Allies. With interchangeable abilities and dynamic mechanics, every game is a test of both planning and adaptability.
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But Shards of the Artisan is more than just a game, it’s a platform that supports real creators. Each card in Shards of the Artisan is a little work of art, hand drawn by one of our amazing contributing artists. You can collect signable cards, discover new favorite creators, or even commission your own character to appear in the game, brought to life by the artist you admire most.
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Whether you are interested in tactical gameplay, love collecting art, or just want to support independent creatives, Shards of the Artisan gives you a way to build a deck that’s not just powerful, but personal.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH
Each Shards of the Artisan deck is packed with 54 beautifully illustrated cards, and contains everything you need to start dueling other players. Here's a breakdown of what you’ll find inside:
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PERSONA CARDS
Your deck's figurehead!
Choose a powerful Persona with a unique ability that fits your strategy.
18
CHARACTER CARDS
A mix of powerful, charming, and beautifully illustrated characters.
These are the core duelists in your shard deck.
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SIGNABLE CARDS
Special character cards that can be signed by the original artists, to gain an in-game stat bonus!
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TWIN CARDS
Two characters that are designed to fight side-by-side, combining their stats for powerful combo attacks.
15
ALLY CARDS
Support your character cards with allies that boost stats, and can turn the tide of a duel.
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TRAIT CARDS
Give your favorite characters powerful abilities by assigning Traits during play.
2
DICE
Add your dice rolls to your character stats, combining chance and strategy.
5 THEMED
Cards from each of the starter decks can be mixed freely. This gives players the chance to build decks that can be both powerful and beautiful. Whether you are building tactical combos or collecting your favorite characters, Shards of the Artisan gives you the freedom to truly customize your deck.
Fantasy heroes, animal characters and mythical creatures.
Monsters girls & boys, cryptids and dark creatures.
Futurism, advanced technology and interstellar worlds.
Magical beings, powerful mages and ancient creatures.
Beauty, spiritual, soft and graceful characters.
MEET THE CREATOR
Shards of the Artisan was created by Fey Kinoko, an artist, game designer, and worldbuilder from the UK. His idea was to create a card game that was not only fun to play, but that also had the potential to bring artists together, showcase their talents, and give them a new platform to reach new fans.
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​"There are so many artists out there with amazing artwork, but they are struggling to be seen on social media. With this game I'm hoping to get their characters in front of a wider audience, so they can get the recognition they deserve." - Fey Kinoko, Creator of Shards of the Artisan
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​With the release of the initial 5 Starter Decks, Fey is planning on helping to promote more artists in the future, with the release of regular expansions. If you are an artist, look out for applications soon!