Ty Smith - Arakai TCG

Harness Your Spirit, and Fight for your Freedom

Prepare for an exhilarating duel of wits in Arakai, where you wield cards of your choosing and unleash your finest strategies! Engage in thrilling battles with opponents, summoning powerful Allies, casting potent spells, and exchanging blows, all while putting your skills and knowledge to the ultimate test.

As the project lead and driving force behind Arakai's development and concept, I take pride in leading a passionate group of individuals dedicated to testing and refining the game's vast array of cards. I am responsible for conceiving, creating, and balancing hundreds of cards every quarter, ensuring they're meticulously examined and tested by players in large tournaments held every month.

Arakai was a passion project conceived in the early stages of my life, born from a genuine love for customizable card games despite my initial lack of experience in the field. Over time, Arakai has become my ongoing project of choice, evolving with each lesson learned throughout my game development journey.

Today, Arakai stands as a testament to continuous improvement, hosting a vibrant playtest group that consistently organizes monthly tournaments. The return of dedicated players and the welcoming of new participants reflect the excitement and captivation the game offers.

Roles

UI Artist - Balance - Playtesting - Card Artist - Advertising

Cards and Gameplay Assets

As the game designer, I meticulously designed and crafted over 1000 visually stunning cards, playmats, and rule sheets. My philosophy is blending creativity with clarity, ensuring players can grasp the essentials at a glance.

Blade Dragon, NEXUS

Necrochimera Beelebucter

Enhanced Seraph, Melina

Dread Hunter Dragon, EXOS

Demonic Glacier Queen, Khione

Arakai - The Second Anniversary

Blizzard (Promo)

Final Destruction (Promo)

Fleeting Memories (Promo)

Painful Reunion (Promo)

Playmat (Normal)

Playmat (Hayate and EXOS Art)

Rulebook Cover

Infographics and Advertisements

In addition to my role as a game designer, I take pride in crafting captivating tournament advertisements and graphic design elements for the channel and events. Embracing a perpetual drive for innovation, I continuously push the boundaries of my own abilities, ensuring each new advertisement stands apart from the last.

Legacy Cup Advert

Legacy Cup Advert 2

Playtest Advert

Meta Breakdown Thumbnail

Top 4 Breakdown

Logos

In my journey of making assets, I proudly wear the mantle of crafting every single logo used in the game, from set logos to story logos, encompassing both the game itself and its marketing endeavors. So far, I've breathed life into over 10 awe-inspiring logos that define the game's identity.

TCG Logo

Arakai ZERO Logo

Part 1 Logo

Part 2 Logo

Monthly League Logo

Set 1 Logo

Set 8 Logo

Saga Collection Logo

Pair Cards

To celebrate a monumental occasion, I embarked on a thrilling endeavor for the final set in the game's first phase. Envisioning a captivating concept, I crafted 14 unique cards spotlighting characters from the story and exploring their post-chapter destinies. This feat entailed designing entirely new frames for these cards, while I also actively contributed to the art by bringing my own drawing prowess to the project.