Bringing a Card Game to Life

​Master Thief is the flagship game of Sparr Games, a company founded in Toledo, Ohio, by myself and Jake Spencer—two former rivals turned collaborators. Our vision was to create a game that is both minimally stylized and deviously fun. Together, we meticulously developed the game's mechanics and applied strict design principles to bring our vision to life.​

In designing Master Thief, we aimed for a visual language that is clever, engaging, and clear. Iconography was essential to ensure intuitive gameplay, while a predominantly black-and-white color scheme, punctuated by selective use of color, created emphasis and intrigue. Certain cards featured holographic elements to further highlight their significance within the game.