The Story

Born from a passion for card games and a desire to create the most fun playing experience, the Oh My God Card Game reimagines the genre through divine power and art evolution. Led by Shiva — the eternal protagonist who incarnates as avatars across sets — every collection explores a new cultural world, from ancient pantheons to the warriors of feudal Japan.

  1. I

    Art Evolution

    Cards level up from Level 1 → 2 → 3, with artwork that transforms and evolves — growing more powerful and visually stunning at each stage.

  2. II

    Cultural Worlds

    Each set traverses a different cultural space — from deities to mythological creatures to sumo wrestlers and beyond.

  3. III

    Shiva Reborn

    Shiva is the thread that binds every set. The main character reincarnates into new forms, adapting to each world's theme and power.

The Creator

Studio Artist · Printmaker · Game Creator

I was born to a Hindu mother and a Jewish father, and for much of my life I navigated the beautiful tension of growing up between two rich traditions. My parents never imposed any single belief on me — instead, they encouraged me to learn, observe, and form my own understanding of the world. That spirit of openness is at the heart of everything I create.

My father is a religions professor, my mother is a dentist, and my brother is a musician and my greatest creative critic. Growing up, I admired the way my mother helped people smile in our community, and I chose to follow in her footsteps — becoming a dentist myself. But my passion for creating never left me. I studied studio art as an undergraduate with a focus in screen printing and a minor in Japanese woodblock printing art history, and I've been fascinated with the history and craft of printing ever since.

I believe trading cards are a modern manifestation of Japanese woodblock printing — a way to eternalize artists' work and their interpretations of the beings and cultures that have shaped humanity across time. This game is my tribute to modern artists and a bridge between ancient craft and contemporary play.

Shiva is the deity my mother's family worshipped, and I was raised surrounded by his imagery and inspiration. It was during a visit to a Hindu temple celebrating my mom's birthday that my brother came up with the idea to print cards featuring Hindu deities. That spark became this game — a life's work of studying art, honoring culture, and creating something I can share with the people I love.

No single perspective is the right way, but drawing inspiration from many is a great way to find love and admiration. My hope is that players discover they can build powerful strategies by mixing different components — and have a truly fun time with the people they care about. My wife is my favorite person to play games with, and I hope one day we can play these games together with our children.

— Janak, creator of OMGCG.

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