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Tix&Mix
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The answer in one minute
- What Tix&Mix is: Tix&Mix sells a peel-and-stick magnetic wall board (a wall decal) and wooden magnet sets that kids play with standing up at the wall.
- Ages, price, ads: Paid · Ages about 1-6 · Ads: none.
- Our take: A tidy, screen-free way to turn a wall into a play space; check the return terms and the wall guide before buying, and keep the small…
Peabody (ours): games for 5 year olds, and every age up. Free through the end of 2026, no sign-up, no ads.
Play freeBy Tix&Mix. Go to Tix&Mix ↗
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-11-09.
Quick answers
- How much does Tix&Mix cost?
- Paid. Boards €59 to €68 (list €91 to €105) and magnet sets €33 to €59 on the home page during its Black Friday sale, in euros (Nov 2026); the US store shows dollars at checkout. Free shipping over €100.
- What age is Tix&Mix for?
- Ages it suits: about 1-6. What its terms say: The FAQ says the products are designed for 1 to 6 years and asks adults to supervise young children during play. The home page heading says 4+.
- Is Tix&Mix safe for kids?
- Our take: A tidy, screen-free way to turn a wall into a play space; check the return terms and the wall guide before buying, and keep the small magnets away from the youngest children. Ads: none. In-app purchases: none. Account: no account needed. Watch for: Its FAQ promises a 30-day return but its Exchanges and Returns page says no returns.
- Where is the official Tix&Mix site?
- The official site is tix-mix.com, from Tix&Mix.Go to Tix&Mix ↗
- What are the alternatives to Tix&Mix?
- Three others in early learning (ages 2-6): Animated Drawings, Bedtimestory.ai and Blipblox.
Tix&Mix sells a peel-and-stick magnetic wall board (a wall decal) and wooden magnet sets that kids play with standing up at the wall. The board comes in seven colors. The magnet sets include animals, dinosaurs, vehicles, numbers and letters (77 pieces), rings and blocks, a marble track and a little kitchen. The site says it is designed for ages 1 to 6, with a home page heading that says 4+. There is no app, screen or account; it is a plain webshop that ships to about 40 countries.
Our take
Desk researchA tidy, screen-free way to turn a wall into a play space; check the return terms and the wall guide before buying, and keep the small magnets away from the youngest children.
- PricePaid
- AdsNo ads
- In-app buyingNone
- AccountNone needed
Ages about 1-6 · 4 good things · 4 things to watch for
Is Tix&Mix OK for my kid?
Find your child's age. Each row reads Tix&Mix's own terms (quoted above), the ages it suits and the account it needs. An age rule is the least a maker asks, not a judgement that it suits a child of that age. Check another app.
| Age | By its terms | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 1 to 6). |
| 5 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 1 to 6). |
| 6 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 1 to 6). |
| 7 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 8 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 9 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 10 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 11 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 12 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 13 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 14 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 15 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 16 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| 17 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.Older than the ages it is made for (about 1 to 6). |
| Ages it suits | about 1-6 |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | The FAQ says the products are designed for 1 to 6 years and asks adults to supervise young children during play. The home page heading says 4+. (terms) |
| Price | Paid. Boards €59 to €68 (list €91 to €105) and magnet sets €33 to €59 on the home page during its Black Friday sale, in euros (Nov 2026); the US store shows dollars at checkout. Free shipping over €100. |
| Works on | A device |
| Account | No account needed |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- No screen, app or account
- Peel-and-stick, so no drilling
- Wooden magnets for open-ended play
- Free shipping over €100 and a worldwide webshop
Watch for
- Its FAQ promises a 30-day return but its Exchanges and Returns page says no returns
- Ages given as 1 to 6 and 4+ on different pages; magnets and small pieces need supervision
- Peel-off on some walls may leave marks; best on smooth, sealed, cured paint
- Prices in euros and on sale; check the total at checkout
7 things to know before your child uses Tix&Mix
- Check the age rule first. The FAQ says the products are designed for 1 to 6 years and asks adults to supervise young children during play. The home page heading says 4+.
- Know what it costs. Paid. Boards €59 to €68 (list €91 to €105) and magnet sets €33 to €59 on the home page during its Black Friday sale, in euros (Nov 2026); the US store shows dollars at checkout. Free shipping over €100.
- See whose account it is. No account needed. Nothing to sign up for.
- No ads or purchases. Tix&Mix shows no ads and sells nothing inside it, so there is nothing for a child to tap by mistake.
- Read what it does with data. The toy has no app, camera or microphone. The webshop takes orders through checkout and offers an email sign-up for discounts; it links a privacy policy and a data-sharing opt-out.
- Watch for the main catch. Its FAQ promises a 30-day return but its Exchanges and Returns page says no returns.
- Start with what it does well. No screen, app or account.
Data and privacy
The toy has no app, camera or microphone. The webshop takes orders through checkout and offers an email sign-up for discounts; it links a privacy policy and a data-sharing opt-out. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent study or test report found; the maker's own claims only (EN-71 compliance, non-toxic).
In the Big Index
- On the list 18 best screen-free learning toys for the AI age
Tix&Mix beside 4 alternatives
| App | Price | Ads | In-app buying | Account | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tix&Mix (this page) | Paid | No ads | None | None needed | about 1-6 |
| Animated Drawings | Free | No ads | None | None needed | run by adults; drawings by… |
| Bedtimestory.ai | Paid | Not stated | Yes | A parent's | about 3-8 (bedtime stories… |
| Blipblox | Paid | No ads | None | None needed | 3+ (safety-certified; built… |
| Boogie Board Scribble Pals | Paid | No ads | None | None needed | 3+ |
Alternatives to Tix&Mix
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Animated Drawings
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Bedtimestory.ai
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Fine for a parent who wants quick custom bedtime stories and reads them first; families who want clear child-privacy promises should look elsewhere.
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Blipblox
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A lasting music-making toy for families who will use it across ages; parents wanting a cheap first instrument can start smaller.
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Boogie Board Scribble Pals
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A cheap, data-free doodle toy for preschoolers on the go; older kids will want a bigger board.
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Childbook.ai
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Crayola free coloring pages
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Where these facts come from
- https://tix-mix.com/
- https://tix-mix.com/pages/about-us
- https://tix-mix.com/pages/faq
- https://tix-mix.com/policies/refund-policy
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