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Let's Make a Game Together! No code? No problem!

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What to expect

Ever wanted to make a game but thought you needed to know how to code? Join V Buckenham for an interactive workshop at Glasgow Indie Games Fest 2026 where you'll discover just how easy it is to create your own browser-based choose-your-own-adventure game using nothing more than your smartphone and a tool called Downpour.

What You'll Learn

In this hands-on performance session, V Buckenham will guide you through the complete process of creating a browser game using the Downpour tool. The beauty of this approach? You can capture photos of your physical artwork — drawings, paintings, collages, whatever you like — and transform them into an interactive narrative experience. No programming knowledge required, no expensive software to install, just your phone and your creativity.

Format and Experience

This isn't your typical sit-and-watch presentation. You'll be actively creating alongside V Buckenham, learning by doing as you build your own choose-your-own-adventure game from scratch. Whether you want to make something silly, thrilling, or lo-fi and chilled, Downpour gives you the freedom to express your creative vision without technical barriers getting in the way.

Who Should Attend

This session is perfect for absolute beginners who've never made a game before, artists and storytellers curious about interactive media, educators looking for accessible game-making tools, or anyone who's been intimidated by traditional game development. If you can take a photo and write a story, you have everything you need to participate.

About the Tool

Downpour is a mobile-first game creation tool that democratizes game development by removing coding as a barrier to entry. By focusing on visual storytelling and branching narratives, it allows creators to focus on what matters most: their story and art. You can try Downpour yourself before the event to get a feel for what you'll be creating.

Part of the full weekend festival featuring talks, performances, and live music at Glasgow Indie Games Fest 2026 — a celebration of independent game development, creativity, and the vibrant Scottish games community.

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