Abacus Brands Pixicade+ | Turn Drawings Into Playable Video Games — Doodle, Snap, Play & Share

Bring Your Drawings to Life with Pixicade+

Pixicade+ from Abacus Brands is a mobile game maker and creation studio that transforms your paper doodles into playable video games. You don’t need to code or learn complex tools; simply sketch, snap a photo, and the app brings your characters and scenes to life as animated, interactive experiences you can play, pause, and share.

How it works

1) Draw your characters and environments on paper. 2) Snap a photo with the Pixicade app. 3) Watch your drawings become animated games you can control and customize. This rapid loop invites quick experimentation and ongoing creativity without setup friction.

• Turn simple sketches into platformers, puzzles, or arcade-style challenges, all through a familiar paper-to-screen workflow.
• See your work respond to player actions with animated characters that feel playful and responsive.

What’s included

The kit includes a comprehensive 108-page design book filled with over 100 sample games and practical tips from game design experts, intended to spark ideas and guide your first creations.

• Clear, genre-spanning ideas from action to puzzle to racing, with setup steps you can follow.
• Tips on level pacing, storytelling flow, and how to iterate based on player feedback.

Educational value and fun

Pixicade+ blends creativity with learning by inviting kids and adults to explore STEAM concepts through hands-on game design. Build narratives, test mechanics, and share your projects with friends to foster collaboration and friendly competition.

Play, share, and discover

Explore the Pixicade arcade to try games created by others, or publish your own titles for friends around the world. The platform encourages exploration and community feedback in a low-pressure, inventive setting.

Creative possibilities

Draw, design, and test across a wide range of formats—from arcade battles and head-to-head challenges to sports-inspired games, mazes, and pinball-inspired play. The possibilities evolve as your drawings evolve into interactive experiences.

Why Pixicade+ stands out

Enjoy a low barrier to entry, a fast turnaround from sketch to gameplay, and a learning-friendly path to digital creativity. It’s a tool for playful experimentation that can complement classroom activities, family time, or solo exploration, offering a tangible way to narrate ideas through games.