marmarGames started with a group of friends playing Magic: The Gathering after school. I was first introduced to the game back in 6th grade, spending afternoons, learning the rules, and just enjoying time together at the lunch tables. Like a lot of things, life eventually pulled us in different directions. We all went off to different universities, and the cards slowly got put away or sold at garage sales.

Years later, we found our way back. We reconnected, started meeting up again, and built a small group that would play at local card shops — just like old times. It reminded me why I loved the game in the first place: not just for the strategy, but for the connection it creates. Ironically, my friends were always strongly against proxy cards because they felt it took away from the integrity of the game — but there was one exception: tokens.

When I built my first real Commander deck, Kibo, Uktabi Prince, I ran into a problem. The deck creates banana tokens, and for whatever reason, they never had an official printing. So I decided to make my own. That moment changed everything.

I discovered the world of custom cards and quickly became obsessed with the idea of creating something personal — something that didn’t just exist in the game, but meant something to the person holding it. What started as a solution for my own deck turned into a passion for creating high-quality, custom, and affordable cards for others. Whether it’s an anniversary gift, a funny inside joke with friends, custom groomsmen gifts, unique art for your favorite cards, or even a completely original idea brought to life, my goal is always the same: to create a card that feels like it belongs to you.

Over the past six months, I’ve refined every part of the process — from design to printing to finishing — constantly improving to deliver the best quality possible. What began as a small idea quickly grew into one of the top-performing custom card shops on Etsy. After taking a short break following the holiday rush to focus on family, I’m back with a renewed motivation to bring high-quality, meaningful custom cards to everyone.

marmarGames isn’t just about cards — it’s about memories, creativity, and turning something personal into something you can hold onto forever.