{"product_id":"pixicade-special-animation-edition-alan-becker","title":"Pixicade Special Animation Edition - Alan Becker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 years \u0026amp; up with help, 10 years \u0026amp; up independently \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nCreate playable video games with full animation, using markers, paper, and the Pixicade Special Animation Edition app! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nLearn 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow it works: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Step 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDownload the free app from the App Store or Google Play to your phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Step 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTake a blank sheet of paper and draw your level using the included markers. Follow the color key to create the different game elements like movable objects, unmovable objects (walls and floors), obstacles, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Step 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTake a picture of your drawing with the rear-facing camera on your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Step 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn the app, make any edits or adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Step 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublish and Play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of games you can make: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGet the Goals: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate your own platformer! Your character can run, jump, and double jump through the level to collect rewards while avoiding enemies and traps! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaze Maker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Create the ultimate maze, then guide your character through without falling into traps. Level up your maze with moveable object and enemies that patrol the pathways! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrick Breaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A challenging classic! Slide the paddle back and forth to bounce the ball into the bricks. Add obstacles, more bricks, or moving objects! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Battle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A classic head-to-head battle! Each player controls a paddle to hit the ball into their opponent’s goal.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more! With Pixicade, the possibilities are endless. Dream it, draw it, play it! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nContents: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n108-page book loaded with over 100 sample games to spark your imagination and bring your ideas to life!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nAlan Becker Animation Guide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n5 Markers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nDownload the app from the Apple Store or get it on Google Play. \u003cp\u003e\n\nThe app is compatible with all smartphones and tablets with access to the Google Play store or Apple iOS App Store. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes from Happy Up: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe think the best age for Pixicade is 10 years \u0026amp; up. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere’s why: Even though the box says 6+ with help, we feel six is too young for this. You need to be able to draw fairly steady lines and shapes for the Pixicade app to work. We feel that 8 years old, with some help, is a better fit. At 10 years, kids will REALLY understand it and invent all sorts of playable video games! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTablet or phone? \u003c\/strong\u003eTablet. In our experience, the Pixicade app works best on bigger screens. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant detail: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pixicade app requires an internet connection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Abacus Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707372769505,"sku":"43836","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/3311\/0431\/files\/abacus-pixicade-alan-becker-edition-box.jpg?v=1791033276","url":"https:\/\/shop.happyupinc.com\/products\/pixicade-special-animation-edition-alan-becker","provider":"Happy Up Inc Toys \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}