9-Month Full-Time Diploma

GAME

DESIGN

From vision to experience — master game design through hands-on training,

secure an internship, and launch your career in 9 months.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS TRACK?

Industry-Ready Portfolio

Production-Lab Access

Industry-Approved Curriculum

Career Placement Support

Credits Granting

TRACK’S SPECIFICS

Alfaisal University, Riyadh

100% In-Person

9-Month, Full-Time

Men & Women

Scholarships Available

OUR CURRICULUM

A curriculum forged in the industry, for the industry.

CORE GAME DESIGN FOUNDATIONS

This course covers the fundamentals of game design, including mechanics, gameplay systems, player motivation, and progression. Students analyze games and design coherent gameplay experiences, building a foundation for advanced game design courses.

RATIONAL & SYSTEMIC GAME DESIGN

This course develops analytical game design skills through balancing, probability, progression, economy design, and data-driven decision-making. Students learn to model, evaluate, and refine gameplay systems using structured methods to create balanced and scalable game experiences.

2D & 3D APPLICATIONS

This course focuses on designing engaging game spaces in 2D and 3D environments. Students learn level design, 3C design (Character, Camera, Controls), player guidance, encounter design, and spatial flow, translating game systems into playable experiences.

PLAYER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

This course explores player experience design, focusing on game feel, feedback systems, onboarding, accessibility, and emotional pacing. Students learn how interaction design and user testing transform functional mechanics into polished, engaging, and player-centered experiences.

SYSTEMS, RETENTION & MONETIZATION

This course focuses on mobile game design, covering Free-to-Play systems, retention, monetization, progression economies, and LiveOps. Students learn to design and optimize scalable game systems using player behavior data, balancing business goals with player experience.

PREMIUM & NARRATIVE STRUCTURES

This course introduces the fundamentals of premium game design, including macro progression, narrative integration, and long-form player engagement. Students learn how progression and pacing shape immersive experiences beyond mobile and Free-to-Play models.

PIPELINE AUGMENTATION & WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION

This course explores the use of AI tools in the game design process, including ideation, balancing, documentation, player analysis, and system iteration. Students learn to use AI effectively and responsibly to improve productivity and support modern game development workflows.

GAME DESIGN STUDIO SIMULATION

This capstone project simulates a professional game production environment. Students work in teams to design, prototype, and present a production-ready game concept, demonstrating strong design, documentation, iteration, and production planning skills.

OUR KEY PILLARS

From classroom to career.

INDUSTRY-BASED COURSES

Work in a simulated studio environment. You won’t just learn theory; you will design, prototype, and refine games from day one using industry-standard tools.

Game Design Thinking

Rapid Prototyping Pipelines

Playtesting & Iteration

WORLD-CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Train at Alfaisal University, one of the leading universities in KSA. Learn using professional-grade production equipment, and industry-standard facilities.

Delivered By Alfaisal University In Riyadh

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