​We’re excited to invite you to Down 2 Play, our new in-person games event intended to bring people across Sussex and beyond together through the power of video games.

​Hosted by Sussex Games, the event will take place across a whole day and looks to celebrate games of all kinds, from some of the most talented developers around. Bringing together indie developers, games industry professionals, students and creatives for a day of games, talks, networking and community.

​Sussex has so much game development and video games ecosystem taking place here, some people's favourite games are developed here like PowerWash Simulator, Mafia Series and LEGO Horizon Adventures to name a few!

​Yet, the attention goes elsewhere or not shown enough at other events - we believe that should change and Down 2 Play aims to put Sussex on the map for video games.

​Whether a family looking for a day out, a career seeker looking to get into video games, or an avid gamer - there be something for everyone!

​Are you Down 2 Play? 🌊 😉

​​​🎮 Exhibitors

​We have an amazing line-up of game developers from Sussex and beyond ready to exhibit their games, including

• ​Snap Finger Click with 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒆?® 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆.

• ​Yogscast Games with 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙤 developed by 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 and 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧 developed by 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀.

• ​University of Sussex with 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 alongside other games developed by students and lecturers alike.

• ​Beyond The Pixels with 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣.

• ​Canteen Games with 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡.

• ​Dream Cassette Studios with a top secret project for reveal in-person 👀

• ​IndieGameStudio with 𝘼 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚.

• ​Moryi with 𝙔𝙪𝙠𝙞-𝙏𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖.

• ​Samuel White Games with 𝙁𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 and 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙞-𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙚.

​As we get closer to the event, we're be revealing who and what exactly will be showcasing at our humble event!

​We're inviting people of all ages to play and discover the creative fun in video games right on their doorstep - so get a ticket to ensure you don't miss out 🎟️

​​​🎤 Speakers

​We plan to have a jam packed day full of talks and panel discussions from a range of fantastic game professionals, including:

• ​HaZ Dulull, Founder of Beyond The Pixels who will be talking about the physical approach to indie game releasing.

​Register and stay tuned for more speaker reveals; there might be some surprises 👀

​​​Sponsors & Partners

​The event wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors including:

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​With all your backing we can make this happen for the local games community, strive for greater heights, and we’re excited to have you with us!

​​​Venue Accessibility

​The Brighthelm Centre has step free access and non gendered accessible toilets on the ground floor. The venue has a lift to to allow access to all levels of the building alongside additional gendered toilets on the second floor.

​​​Food & Drinks

​Unfortunately we won't be serving any food at the event, however Brighthelm Centre is suited around a number of food options and we as event organisers are currently exploring the possibility of discounts from local vendors - Stay Tuned for updates!

​We will have water stations throughout the event.

​If you'll in need of other information or have further enquires for us, please get in touch!