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Nouns Animated | Sam Ellis Jason Shwartz

Monster Dojo | Sam Ellis & Sara Ellis

Mr. Paper | Sam Ellis & John Ellis

Robot Cowboy Samurai | Sam Ellis & Sara Ellis

THROWDOWN! | Original Card Game

A fast-paced 3-player battle game where each player becomes either a Robot, Cowboy, or Samurai, racing to outlast the others by strategically drawing, attacking, and discarding. I created THROWDOWN! as a love letter to old-school cartoons and over-the-top genre mashups—complete with ridiculous character art, asymmetrical playstyles, and enough chaos to spark rivalries across kitchen tables.


What started as a sketchbook experiment evolved into a full-featured tabletop experience—complete with deck mechanics, printed cards, custom packaging, and a growing fanbase of players who “draw • attack • discard” their way to victory.

Draw

Discard

Attack

Draw a Card – Each turn, players draw one card from their own deck.

Attack

Discard

Attack

Attack Another Player – Use your card’s effect to challenge or disrupt another player—strategy and timing matter.

Discard

Discard

Discard

Discard or Defend – Discard a card, resolve effects, and brace for retaliation. The last player with cards in their deck wins.
 

THROWDOWN! | Miraculous Edition

 I licensed the THROWDOWN! card game to Action Lab for a special edition featuring characters from ZAG’s Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir. I produced the commercial, handled all packaging and card design, and led the creative execution for the full release.


Voiceover by Kyle Fisher and my wife, Jen.

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