Mahabl is a provocative memory card game that turns Israel’s political landscape into an engaging digital experience. Players match pairs of hand-drawn caricatures of coalition politicians, with each successful match revealing a memorable quote from that political figure.
Creative Concept
The name “Mahabl” cleverly plays on Hebrew language conventions, being an acronym for “Memory Game On Our Way To Dictatorship” (משחק הזיכרון בדרך לדיקטטורה). This wordplay reflects both the game’s mechanics and its satirical political commentary.
Technical Innovation
Tech Stack Highlights
- TypeScript implementation with strict typing for robust game logic
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) architecture
- Enhanced error detection and debugging efficiency
- Streamlined development workflow
Artistic Collaboration
The game features unique hand-drawn illustrations by brand strategist Lior Baier, who brought the political caricatures to life while also crafting the game’s UX/UI design. This collaboration merges political satire with engaging visual storytelling.
Inspiration & Evolution
Drawing inspiration from the popular AAAA Cats matching game format, Mahabl elevates the simple match-2 mechanic into a platform for political commentary. The game represents a significant technical advancement from previous portfolio projects, showcasing enhanced web development capabilities while addressing contemporary political concerns.
This isn’t just another matching game – it’s a digital protest, a technical achievement, and an artistic statement rolled into one engaging experience. Each match reveals not just paired cards, but the voices shaping Israel’s political narrative.