Mario Chuman
Home Base
Description
Home Base is Scholastic’s flagship online multiplayer world: a cross-platform MMO uniting characters, games, and stories from its expansive catalog.
It features minigames, avatar customization, virtual events, and live author visits that bring Scholastic’s IPs to life in an interactive hub for young readers.
Overview
Role: Game Designer & Junior Producer
Genre: MMO
Engine: Unity
Release Date: 2019
Key Contributions
Minigame Design & Development
Designed and iterated on a variety of branded minigames from concept to pre-production
Focused on creating engaging gameplay loops that honor the tone, characters, and world of each IP
Ensured alignment with Scholastic’s educational and family-friendly brand
Example: Baby-Sitting Heroes
Designed an entrepreneurship-themed tycoon game inspired by The Baby-Sitters Club
Balanced brand fidelity with gameplay depth suitable for young players
Incorporated familiar locations, characters, and tone from the original series
Production & Cross-Team Coordination
Managed schedules, build coordination, and playtesting across international teams
Acted as a bridge between creative, technical, and QA teams to keep production on track
Facilitated live updates and maintenance for minigames based on community engagement data
Live Game Support & Iteration
Contributed to ongoing updates for existing games to maintain relevance and improve player retention
Incorporated player feedback to drive continuous improvement and quality
Minigames Contributed To
Captain Underpants Skate (Captain Underpants)
Tagging Supa Buddies (Dog Man)
Make-o-Matic 3000 (Dog Man)
Supa Racers (Dog Man)
Constellations (I Survived)
Maze Navigation (I Survived)
Hunt (The 39 Clues)
Baby-Sitter Heroes (The Baby-Sitters Club)
Book Fair Frenzy (Scholastic Book Fairs)
The Fast and the Furriest (The Bad Guys)
Magic Carpet Ride (Whatever After)
