Vision
The Game Development club seeks to unite college students who are passionate about the
various facets of creating contemporary video games. Their main goal is to increase people's
knowledge of the industry of game development and to offer materials that will facilitate
their learning.
Mission
Through training, teamwork, and production, they hope to popularize game creation. Students
are introduced to every aspect of video game production in their workshops and lectures.
Finally, we design simple games that are entertaining for both them and other players.
Regardless of your skills, there is a place for you there.
Previous Events
2025
On April 30, 2025, the Gaming Innovation Club and the Game Development Club jointly organized Alfaisal Gaming Innovation for the first time during the 2024–2025 academic year. The event brought together major gaming companies and independent developers, offering networking opportunities and educational workshops designed to prepare participants for the AGI Game Jam. A professional production team documented the event, with official footage maintained by the GIC Director, Eng. Hoda. SDG 9, SDG 8
On January 23, 2025, the Game Development Club and the Gaming Innovation
Club hosted the annual Global Game Jam at Alfaisal University. The
competition challenged participants to design and develop a complete game
within 48 hours under a theme revealed on the first day, with a closing
ceremony held at the conclusion of the event. During the 2024–2025 edition,
Alfaisal University was the largest host site in Riyadh, bringing together
aspiring developers in an intensive and collaborative creative environment.
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2024
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the Gaming Innovation Club held its annual Mini Game Exhibit, a competition requiring participants to develop games using a single programming language. The Game Development Club served as judges for the competition, evaluating submissions and selecting a winning project, thereby encouraging focused technical creativity and peer recognition within the university gaming community.SDG 9
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the Game Development Club organized In Real Life Game Night sessions once each semester to provide members with an opportunity to relieve stress and strengthen social connections. These gatherings created a welcoming environment where new members could interact with senior members, fostering community building and enhancing engagement within the club.SDG 3
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the Gaming Innovation Club and the Game Development Club collaborated to host a PUBG Map Creation Competition. The event included specialized workshops guiding participants through PUBG’s map creation tools, enabling them to design competitive custom maps. The initiative concluded with the selection of a winning project, which received a cash prize, fostering creativity and technical skill development within the gaming community.SDG 9
2022
Student-led workshops on reality engines for game development. This event
was to help mentor future game developers
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