Playing video games is fun, but it’s even more fun if your child gets to create their own game in minutes. No coding is necessary to bring characters and levels to life, either. They’ll simply draw whatever their imagination can conjure, snap a picture of it with the included Pixicade app, and begin playing!
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Pixicade!: The Original Game
When we introduced Pixicade! in 2021, it took the toy world by storm. The game was honored with four industry awards too:
- 2021 Top Holiday Toys Winner from Toy Insider
- 2022 Toy of the Year Awards Finalist from TOTY
- 2021 Best in STEM Award from Newsweek
- Best Creative Fun Award Winner from Tillywig Toy Awards
What made Pixicade so special that it earned multiple awards and a 4.7-star average on Abacus Brands website? It’s the “if you can draw it, you can play it” mentality behind it! Whether your child wants to build a platformer game or a slingshot game (with many in between), they’ll be able to do so. The best part? Zero drawing experience is necessary!
Draw Your Own Games!
Pixicade!
Unleash the full power of your creativity as you turn everyday doodles and drawings into playable video games in just seconds, with Pixicade! This award-winning interactive activity set includes everything you need to bring any game you can imagine to life. If you can draw it, you can play it! From platformer style games like Super Mario Bros, to slingshot games like Angry Birds, anything is possible, with absolutely zero drawing experience necessary!
Shop NowAs one of the top gifts for the video gamer, Pixicade enables them to create the ultimate test of skills. They’ll be able to make their character jump, run, double jump as they try to avoid traps and enemies. Speaking of enemies, they’ll be able to walk, spin, jump, and throw projectiles. Plus, they can make platform games that move up and down, side to side, or even swing back and forth.
The seven game styles they can make include:
- Platform
- Maze Maker
- Brick Breaker
- Paddle Battle
- And so much more!
Empower your child to let out their imaginative skills! Comes with a 108-page design guidebook and includes:
- Basic game content
- Activation QR codes
- Markers
- Pixicade app
- Unlimited game creation
- Unlimited asset creation
- Basic edits and powerups
- 7 game types
Pixicade+: Stretch Their Imagination Even Further
After the success of Pixicade, it was decided to go even further with the release of Pixicade+. Although this set contains everything from the original game, it also features stickers, item powerups, expanded book content, and six additional bonus game types. Furthermore, your child will receive lifetime access to the Pixicade Plus app, which comes with additional features as optional in-app purchases. In total, Pixicade+ comes with 12 useful features, including four new ones.
In the original game, your child was given five high-quality markers to create their immersive world. This time around, they’ll also get more than 75 stickers to create vibrant characters and scenes. They’ll be able to test things out with 30 fun activities and sample games. Another nice touch is that they can play their games with their friends and family, therefore allowing them to show off what they’ve created!
If you want to encourage your child’s imagination, there’s nothing else quite like Pixicade+. They’ll play with it for hours and learn important skills like creative thinking, problem-solving, and game logic and design. Furthermore, they’ll learn to appreciate the integration of art and technology.
Pixicade!: Alan Becker Special Animation Edition
Teaching children how to animate their own video games is a skill that could give them a lucrative career later in life. That’s the reason we teamed up with Alan Becker, a YouTube animation star. Your kid will receive a crash course in game design with the 108-page book that comes with more than 100 sample games.
As far as video game gifts go, this one will be used again and again, which makes it an excellent choice! The book will teach them step-by-step how to plan out and design each game with sections on avatars and more. In other words, although they can simply draw a game and play it, they’ll also be given the tools they’ll need to make a bigger and better game.
Draw Your Own Games!
Special Animation Edition Pixicade! - Alan Becker
Create playable video games—now with full animation—using just markers, paper, and the Pixicade Special Animation Edition app! Learn animation techniques from YouTube superstar animator Alan Becker and get a crash course in game design with the included 108-page book loaded with over 100 sample games!
Shop NowThis version of Pixicade! includes everything from the original game, along with:
- Expanded book content
- Learn animation pages
- Create animated characters
Our partnership with Alan Becker will enable your child to supercharge their game-making experience. His input helps children learn how to create fully animated creatures!
Which Version Should I Choose?
There’s really no wrong choice! Opt for the one that’s closest to your kid’s particular interests. If they’re into animation, definitely choose the Alan Becker version. If they’re an absolute beginner who needs to learn all the basics, consider Pixicade! On the other hand, if they’re a good drawer and need to be a bit more challenged, go with Pixicade+. Either way, they’ll be able to amaze themselves and their friends with truly original video game art.
Pixicade!
Create your very own playable video games in just minutes with Pixicade! Just draw your characters and levels, snap a picture of your creation, and start playing—no coding needed.
Shop CollectionRegardless of whether they just want to have fun or begin preparing themselves for their future career, Pixicade+ can help. Want to compare the three versions side by side? Visit our Pixicade collections page and get ready to let your child’s imagination run free!
