Turn Drawings Into Playable Games

Draw a maze, obstacle course, race track, platformer, or puzzle on paper and watch it come to life inside Pixicade. Students experience the excitement of transforming hand-drawn ideas into games that can actually be played and shared.

Learn the Secrets of Great Game Design

Why are some games fun and others frustrating? Through a series of design challenges, students explore goals, obstacles, difficulty, rewards, and player experience while creating their own versions of classic game styles.

Build Your Own Video Game Collection

Throughout the course, students create a variety of game types including mazes, slingshot challenges, brick breakers, paddle games, and more. By the end, they'll have a collection of original games and a deeper understanding of how game designers think.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    1. Getting to know Pixicade

    2. Get the Goals

    3. Get the Goals #1

    4. Get the Goals #2

    5. Get the Goals #3

    1. Maze Maker

    2. Maze Maker #1

    3. Maze Maker #2

    4. Maze Maker #3

    1. Super Slingshot

    2. Super Slingshot #1

    3. Super Slingshot #2

    4. Super Slingshot #3

    1. Hole in One

    2. Hole in One #1

    1. Brick Breaker

    2. Brick Breaker #1

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 25 lessons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need the Pixicade box kit (from Walmart or online), Pixicade app, paper, pencils, markers or colored pencils, and a mobile device for testing your games. Students will design levels on paper, turn them into playable games, and build a portfolio of original creations throughout the course.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits an assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 2-3 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

  • Is this course good for credit recovery?

    Yes. It's a popular option for students who need to recover or replace a Music credit, including over the summer.

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