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

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. Register for GIGF26