Cutie Mew
Full-stack kawaii platform with a mystery box store and an integrated dress-up game
Visit Live Site ↗The Challenge
Build a kawaii-themed e-commerce platform from scratch that sells mystery boxes, keeps users engaged with a browser-based dress-up game, and handles the full purchase lifecycle — from user registration and product browsing to Stripe Checkout and order management — all within a single cohesive experience.
The Solution
Cutie Mew was built as a full React SPA with a custom Node.js API. The store and game share the same user account system — buying mystery boxes unlocks items in the dress-up game, creating a direct loop between purchases and gameplay. An admin panel gives full control over products, orders, and users without touching the codebase.
Mystery Box Store
Product catalog with multiple box tiers, inventory management, and animated unboxing reveal on purchase.
Dress-Up Web Game
Browser-based character customization game where players dress up their avatar with items from the store.
User Accounts
Full auth system with registration, email verification, password reset, and persistent game save data.
Stripe Checkout
Secure payment flow with Stripe, webhook-based order confirmation, and automated email receipts.
Admin Panel
Complete back-office to manage products, view orders, update inventory, and moderate users.
Ranking System
Public leaderboard that ranks players by items collected, encouraging repeat purchases and engagement.