The Arab League of Misfits

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🃏 A satirical 1v1 card duel game where you weaponize Arabic stereotypes and family gossip to humiliate your opponent. 👡 Expect flying footwear & chaotic cafe politics. 🖥️ In development by a loud pool of actual Arab misfits 🌐 https://arabmisfits.com/

A square comic book style illustration showing the Arabic word Hayawen or "حيوان" in stylized, dripping blue and purple graffiti text. The word sits inside a jagged yellow and red pop-art explosion bubble. The background is an orange brick wall with black action lines radiating outward from the bottom.

A square comic book style illustration showing the back of a young boy in a blue shirt and grey shorts flexing his arms. He is standing atop the massively exaggerated, muscular shoulder and bicep of a giant man. The giant's arm dominates the right foreground. In the distant background below, a playground with a swing set and a slide sits on a patch of grass, alongside a tiny silhouette of another person flexing back.

A comic book style illustration showing a vintage yellow and tan taxi stuck in a dense traffic jam.. The driver leans out the window, shouting and waving his arm angrily. A massive, thick cloud of black exhaust smoke billows out of his tailpipe to dwarf the car. The background features a hazy, polluted city skyline with silhouettes of buildings, a mosque minaret, and the iconic Beirut Martyrs' Square statue.

A comic book style illustration showing two Arab men in traditional white thobes and headwear lounging hysterically inside a traditional Sadu tent. The background walls feature distinct horizontal striped geometric Sadu patterns. Clouds of light smoke drift near the top. The bearded man on the left holds prayer beads and leans forward laughing. The man on the right leans back laughing with his mouth wide open. In the foreground on Sadu rugs are plates of sliced watermelon, a silver modern dallah, and small cups on a tray.

Technologia, sometimes spelled Tecnologia, is a series of memes, primarily on TikTok and Instagram Reels, in which a cheap, elaborate, yet functional DIY solution to a problem is shown alongside an audio of two Arabic men repeatedly saying, "Technologia." The audio originates from an October 2024 viral video of the men reacting to the middle-rear seat of a car rising at the press of a button.

A comic book style illustration showing a transaction across a dark wooden table. A pair of hands adorned with intricate henna designs, gold bangles, a gold ring, and a black abaya slides a thick stack of custom banknotes to a receiving pair of hands wearing a crisp white sleeve. The top banknote displays illustrations of a traditional dhow boat, a palm tree on an island, and an oud instrument.

A speedy scroll of a draft website for the Arab League of Misfits

A comic book style illustration shows a first-person view of hands holding a smartphone. The screen displays a camera app focusing on a young man with a faded undercut hairstyle. A massive, digitally glowing purple-edged brown mustache filter is superimposed over his face. The app interface displays a settings gear icon at the top right and camera controls at the bottom

A comic book style illustration showing a massive, glowing mound of white garlic paste completely burying a chicken shawarma wrap. The sandwich sits on a silver metal tray resting on a dark wooden table. Slices of tomato, red onion, cucumbers, and lettuce peek out from the wrap beneath the mountain of toum. Scattered parsley leaves lie on the table.

Abla Kamel in her role as Fatma as the loyal, no-nonsense wife in Lan Aish Fi Jilbab Abi

A captive Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) used in falconry in Doha, Qatar.

A comic book style illustration of a falcon perched on a heavy brown leather gauntlet. The bird wears a traditional brown leather hood with side straps and a top knot. Its beak is open in a loud squawk with dark action lines radiating outward. The breast feathers are white with dense brown speckles. The back and wing feathers feature darker brown stripes. The background consists of a textured golden orange pattern.

A comic book style illustration shows four arms reaching in to forcefully slap playing cards down onto a stained plastic square table. A dynamic yellow impact burst radiates from the center where the cards converge. Four traditional small glass cups filled with dark tea sit on the table amidst spilled brown liquid. The background is a dark and shadowy cafe setting.

A comic book style illustration shows the underside of a brown and tan sandal flying rapidly through the air with glowing yellow and white speed lines. The slipper is hurtling backward toward an outstretched hand wearing a thin gold bracelet and a black sleeve. The background features a halftone dotted texture over a blue sky fading into a golden sunset above traditional tan Gulf-style buildings.

A comic book style illustration of a traditional glass and metal hookah pipe landing forcefully on a wooden table. A bright orange and white impact effect surrounds the base of the teal glass water chamber. Glowing orange coals sit on top of the clay bowl with thick grey smoke billowing into a dark night sky. A wooden backgammon board with white and black pieces is partially visible in the bottom left foreground.

A comic book style illustration viewed from behind, showing a person with dark wavy hair wearing a traditional red tarboush with a black tassel. A tanned hand wearing a silver ring enters from the left with swift motion lines, striking the back of the person's neck. A bright red handprint is left on the skin, emphasized by a sharp yellow impact burst. The background features a halftone dotted texture over an orange and purple gradient sky.

A comic book style illustration of a worn red leather boot with a side tassel. The shoe sits on a pedestal covered in maroon fabric illuminated by a bright overhead spotlight. A silver plaque mounted on the pedestal reads Traditional Leather Shoe Palestine Circa 1920 1930 Reclaimed from the Colonists. Glass display cases containing ancient artifacts are visible in the dimly lit background.

A comic book style illustration of a Palestinian Sunbird perched on a thin branch with green leaves. The bird features dark brown wings and brilliant iridescent magenta, purple and blue plumage on its head and chest, with its beak open in a song. The background shows traditional Palestinian stone agricultural terraces, olive trees, and rolling hills beneath a hazy orange and yellow sky.

A comic book style illustration of a young man with a mustache sitting at a wooden table. He holds his hands up in an apathetic shrug with a tired, half-closed gaze. A small glass of dark tea sits on a saucer in front of him. Bright yellow flames and dark smoke surround him inside a yellow room with a crooked picture frame on the wall.

A comic book style illustration of a massive, dark green cedar tree standing alone on a snow-covered mountain peak. Steep blue and white snowy mountains fill the background under a pale sky with a bright, hazy sun. Gentle snow falls around the thick trunk and sprawling branches. The artwork features dark outlines and textured halftone dot shading.

A comic book style illustration of a brown Damascus goat standing on a rocky cliff edge. The goat has a prominent rounded nose, sharp eyes, and extremely long, sweeping ears. It chews on a thorny green plant. The background shows steep grey canyons and a pale sun in a textured sky.

A comic book style illustration of a map of the Middle East on tan paper. Crude blue, red, and green crayon lines divide the region into sections marked A and B. A baby pacifier rests on the top left. A silver rattle sits on the top right. Four crayons lie on the bottom right corner above historical signatures from 1916.

A comic book style illustration of an open vintage brown leather suitcase resting on a wooden floor. A neatly folded white traditional garment with intricate red, black, and green cross-stitch embroidery sits inside. The suitcase exterior features faded travel stickers from Lebanon, Egypt, and Baghdad. The image uses thick black outlines and textured halftone shading.

A poster shot of the show Sah Al Nom

A comic book style illustration of a pile of small, shoe-shaped candies in various colors like pink, yellow, and tan. The top candy is bright pink and orange. It glows brightly against a solid mustard yellow background. The artwork features thick black outlines and textured halftone dot shading.

A comic-style, colored illustration shown from a first-person perspective. A hand with tan skin and halftone shading throws a dark, textured stone. The stone hangs in mid-air, framed by a stark white, jagged impact flash to indicate motion and force. The background features a vertical opening between a brown, rigid barricade on the left and a rugged, light brown stone wall on the right. The bright white negative space of this opening reveals the hidden silhouette of the map of Palestine.

A video of The Arab League of Misfits prototype showcasing the effect of the Handala Is Watching card in action

A comic book style illustration of a handala standing on a dirt hill. He faces away from the viewer with his hands clasped behind his back. He wears an orange shirt and shorts. He looks out over a dense grey cityscape with a large plume of dark smoke rising on the far left.

Close-up digital illustration of a weathered eye with dark heavy eyebrows and deep wrinkles. The artwork features a comic-style halftone dot pattern over a warm reddish-brown skin tone. Glowing golden specks float across the foreground resembling swirling desert sand or hot embers.

A part of Mo Amer stand up joke about Arab parents using olive oil as a medicine for everything

A comic book style illustration of a large green glass bottle of olive oil with the word Nablus Oil engraved, next to a stack of traditional Arabic bread and a small ramekin of salt sitting on a table.

A comic book style illustration of a white plastic patio chair in the foreground. A small white table sits to the left holding a brass coffee pot and a small cup. A yellow and glass hookah stands to the right. The background consists of grey rubble from destroyed buildings beneath a clear blue sky. The artwork incorporates textured halftone dot patterns for shading.

A comic book style illustration of a large, gnarled olive tree with thick, twisting bark. The tree stands in the center of dry, cracked earth. Bright, angular sunbeams radiate outward from behind the trunk against a muted sky. The artwork features textured halftone dot patterns in the shadows.

A zoom out of an artwork in Krita to reveal a comic book style illustration rendered with halftone dots shows a figure wearing a keffiyeh that conceals their lower face and head. They are forcefully swinging a tennis racket to strike a smoking tear gas canister mid-air. Plumes of thick white smoke surround the dynamic figure against a backdrop of ruined city buildings.

A zoom out of an artwork in Krita to reveal a comic book style illustration rendered with halftone dots shows a figure wearing a keffiyeh that conceals their lower face and head. They are forcefully swinging a tennis racket to strike a smoking tear gas canister mid-air. Plumes of thick white smoke surround the dynamic figure against a backdrop of ruined city buildings.

A comic book style illustration featuring three hands forcefully grasping and reaching for a silver flagpole. The pole flies a tattered Palestinian flag waving amidst dark grey clouds of smoke at the top of the frame. Jagged white action lines radiate outward from the center over a textured tan background.

A video parody of global south moms attacking their kids with a power ranger themed flip flop toss

A comic book style illustration featuring the bottom tread of a dark sandal stomping forward. A vibrant yellow and orange starburst explodes behind it against a muted halftone dotted background depicting a city street.

A stylized illustration of five people performing an energetic, synchronized line dance, stomping their boots to kick up large clouds of dust. The central bearded man and a second man wear dark jackets, red waist sashes, and baggy teal trousers. Three women dance alongside them in long robes and head coverings. They are in a dry, hilly landscape next to a stone archway. The artwork features strong black outlines, solid colors, and retro halftone dot shading.

A gameplay video from The Arab League of Misfits prototype

A rough black and white comic-style line art sketch showing a close-up of a person's legs and feet in action. The figure wears baggy, loosely folded trousers. One foot, wearing a simple shoe, is planted firmly on the ground while the other is stomping aggressively downward with force. The impact on the ground is emphasized by dynamic action lines and stylized dust clouds or plumes on either side of the foot. The overall perspective is from a low angle.

A comic-style, colored illustration shown from a first-person perspective. A hand with tan skin and halftone shading throws a dark, textured stone. The stone hangs in mid-air, framed by a stark white, jagged impact flash to indicate motion and force. The background features a vertical opening between a brown, rigid barricade on the left and a rugged, light brown stone wall on the right. The bright white negative space of this opening reveals the hidden silhouette of the map of Palestine.

A pencil sketch of a three-panel comic strip. The first panel shows a bearded man making a hand gesture in a crowd while an official speaks at a podium. The second panel shows both men holding cards as glowing flip-flops materialize around the bearded man, who holds playing cards in his hands. The final panel shows the official cowering in fear behind his podium as the bearded man leaps through the air, launching a barrage of flaming flip-flops at him.

This image displays a three-panel interface for a game feature called The Arab Almanac.

The left panel contains a scrollable vertical list of different cards in the player's collection, such as Revolutionary Sandal, The Voice of Conscience, and Ancient Olive Trees. Each card listing is accompanied by a progress bar indicating the current unlocked lore tier out of four possible tiers.

The central panel focuses on a selected card named Shami Shuffle. The top section shows a progress bar at Tier 1 of 4. Below this, a character portrait of Auntie Mona appears next to a text box containing the unlocked cultural lore, which explains the meaning of the dabke dance. Beneath this explanation is a section labeled LOCKED LORE. This section features padlocks next to prompts indicating that Tiers 2, 3, and 4 require further progression to read. A badge at the bottom of the panel tracks overall lore completion for the Za'atar Union faction.

The right panel, titled Card Inspector, presents the full playing card for the Shami Shuffle. It shows the artwork of dancers, the Attack and Sumood classifications, the specific damage dealing and card drawing mechanics, the flavor text, and the artist credit.

A scene from the show We Are Lady Parts with a male character saying inshallah and looking upward

An image displaying the seven Usloob symbols used in the game, arranged horizontally in a single row. Each Usloob is represented by a specific black line-art icon set within a solid colored circle, with its corresponding name printed directly underneath.

From left to right, we begin with Sumood, featuring an olive branch inside a green circle. The second symbol is Shatara, depicted by a classic shell game of three cups and a ball inside a grey circle. The third is Diyafa, showing a patterned traditional Arabic coffee cup within a pink circle. The middle symbol is Nakhwa, which displays two crossed curved swords on a blue background. Beside it sits Tijara, represented by a stack of coins marked with Arabic script inside a yellow circle. The sixth icon is Tarab, featuring a stylized stringed musical instrument within a purple circle. The final symbol in the row is 'Ashira, showing a dense, deeply rooted tree design inside a red circle.

A video showcase of the Arab League of Misfits prototype deck building page. The screen is split into a card collection on the left and the active deck on the right. A statistics panel occupies the far right side of the screen. This panel details a twenty-card deck composed of mixed card types. Below the basic card counts, the tier system is clearly visible. It displays ten points allocated to Shatara and ten points allocated to Sumoud. Text below these point totals explains the specific passive abilities unlocked at these thresholds, specifically outlining the effects for Shatara Tier 1, Shatara Tier 2, and Sumoud Tier 1.

A video showcase of the Arab League of Misfits prototype deck building page. The collection on the left is currently filtered to show only Sumoud cards, distinguished by their green background. The active deck on the right is filled with these selected cards. The statistics panel on the far right indicates a complete focus on the Sumoud trait. The tier system section shows a maximum score of twenty for Sumoud. The accompanying text details the unlocked abilities for all four Sumoud tiers, demonstrating how a specialized deck unlocks a complete set of continuous effects.

A digital tabletop card game interface for The Arab League of Misfits is set against a wooden table background with patterned borders. A cassette tape and two drinking glasses sit on the table as environmental props. The layout shows a head-to-head match in progress. The top player has a score of 10 written in orange, and the bottom player has a score of 10 written in blue in the center of the board.

In the middle of the play area, two cards are placed face up to resolve an active clash. The player at the bottom of the screen has played the green card Borders Drawn By A Toddler. The opponent at the top of the screen has played the grey card Banter Session.
The bottom player holds a hand of four playable cards: No Tears Without Tear Gas, Qubqab Ghawwar Candy, Desert Grit, and Palestine Flag Never Folds.

A rough pencil sketch of a playing card template. The central illustration shows a stylized older character flying slap attack. Hand-drawn boxes indicate where the card name, health stats, and ability descriptions will go. The artwork is uncolored and very loose.

A rough storyboard sketch features three comic panels drawn in pencil. The hand-drawn lines block out a dynamic action sequence intended for an ultimate card animation. The panels illustrate a rough progression of characters executing and reacting to a powerful move.

top-down gameplay of The Arab League of Misfits shows a match concluding on a wooden board. The ultimate card Tozz sits in the center. Visual effects show the opponent taking fatal fatigue damage after completely emptying their deck. The active player holds a winning hand of cards. A glass of tea, a cassette tape, and small tokens sit along the edges of the playing area.