My Pokémon Place: New Year

Overview

My Pokémon Place: New Year was a seasonal interactive web experience created for Pokémon Company International, inviting players to explore a festive holiday world filled with daily activities, collectible rewards, mini-games, and customization opportunities. As Lead Developer for the Canvas experience, I oversaw implementation of the core interactive systems powering the experience. Players could navigate between themed environments, participate in daily events, earn rewards, and personalize their own virtual spaces using collectible decorations unlocked throughout the event. Built with PixiJS and GSAP, the project combined rich visual presentation with responsive browser-based gameplay while adhering to Pokémon's brand standards and release requirements. The experience was designed to encourage repeat engagement through time-based content and reward progression, creating a cohesive holiday destination for Pokémon fans.

Key Contributions

• Led development of the primary interactive canvas experience.
• Implemented daily activity and reward progression mechanics.
• Developed room customization and decoration placement features.
• Integrated multiple mini-games into a unified player experience.
• Delivered a polished browser-based experience for a global audience.
• Collaborated directly with designers, producers, and client stakeholders.
• Shipped on schedule for a seasonal event release.

Agency

Curious Media

Tools

Webpack, Babel