Private Briefing
Project:
Project:
Trading Card Game
Strictly Confidential — Industry Preview
This document outlines a proprietary, pre-launch concept integrating high-end mineralogy with the modern collectible gaming market.
Notice: This concept is being shared exclusively with select, world-class industry artists on a trust basis prior to public announcement. No discussion or replication private or public is permitted.
The Concept
The Mineral TCG
Bridging Elite Collecting & Gaming
We are developing a premium, science-backed Trading Card Game (TCG) centered around the world’s most significant minerals.
Unlike typical fantasy card games, this project is designed to capture the authentic physics, chemistry, crystal habits, and market lore of real-world mineral collecting.
Unlike typical fantasy card games, this project is designed to capture the authentic physics, chemistry, crystal habits, and market lore of real-world mineral collecting.
[ Visual: Sleek, high-contrast mockup of a premium foil mineral trading card ]
The Core Rule
Zero AI Art.
Zero AI Art.
100% Authenticity.
Why True Specimen Photography Wins
The market is saturated with artificial, anatomically flawed generative AI imagery. True mineral collectors spot inaccurate crystallography instantly.
To respect the science and establish undeniable premium value, every card will feature authentic, elite-tier specimen photography captured by master eyes.
To respect the science and establish undeniable premium value, every card will feature authentic, elite-tier specimen photography captured by master eyes.
The Partnership
Artist-First Licensing
Mutual Value & Lasting Credit
We are establishing a dedicated licensing framework tailored directly to master photographers:
- Permanent On-Card Credit: Every single card utilizing your photography will prominently feature your official copyright and signature line right on the face of the card.
- Scalable Royalty Structure: A dedicated percentage of net wholesale distribution revenue goes directly into a shared artist pool, creating an ongoing passive stream as the game expands globally.
- New Market Exposure: Introducing a massive, passionate demographic of gaming collectors directly to the fine art of high-end mineral photography.
The 50 Starter Set
The Initial Tier List
Curated for Gameplay Balance & Visual Depth
The initial 50-card core set balances legendary gems, stunning collector habits, and historically vital minerals:
Legendaries & High Epics: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Alexandrite, Emerald, Grandidierite, Rhodochrosite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Red Beryl.
Iconic Classics & Rarities: Grape Agate, Uvarovite, Aquamarine, Morganite, Fluorite, Wulfenite, Malachite, Crocoite, Cavansite.
[ Visual: Grid layout showing the tiered distribution from Common to Legendary ]
Next Steps
Let’s Build the Source Set
Sainte-Marie Preview Evaluation
We are currently finalizing the image matrix for the core 50 starter set. And are hopeful for a Tucson 2027 release. Possibly preceded by a Kickstarter or similar crowdfunding program.
Let’s how we may move forward and review your selected archive catalogs and discuss custom placement, specific specimen highlights, and licensing terms.
Let’s how we may move forward and review your selected archive catalogs and discuss custom placement, specific specimen highlights, and licensing terms.