Game Monetization

Design sustainable economies. Master Free-to-Play (F2P) mechanics, Ads, In-App Purchases, and Battle Passes ethically.

Monetization shouldn't ruin the game. This course teaches the psychology and design of F2P economies. You will learn to design sinks and sources for virtual currencies, implement Ad networks (Rewarded Video, Interstitials), and design compelling Battle Passes. We cover ethical design vs predatory dark patterns, ensuring long-term player retention. Learn to analyze LTV (Lifetime Value) vs CPI (Cost Per Install) to ensure profitability.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)

🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)

📱 Mobile Friendly (Learn anywhere)

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Complete Course Syllabus

1

F2P Psychology

Reciprocity, scarcity, and why players pay.
2

Economy Design

Balancing soft currency vs hard currency flow.
3

Ad Strategy

Placing Rewarded Video for positive player sentiment.
4

Merchandising

designing store layouts, bundles, and limited offers.
5

LiveOps

Running events to spike engagement and revenue.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary

$90k - $130k

Career Paths

Monetization Designer $100k-$145k

Game Economy Designer $110k-$150k

Product Lead $120k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Design balanced virtual economies with Sinks and Sources

Implement Ad mediation layers for maximum revenue

Design Battle Passes and IAP catalogs that sell

Analyze LTV vs CPI to measure game profitability

Avoid predatory design while maximizing revenue

Skills You Will Gain

Economy Design Ad Mediation IAP Strategy LiveOps Spreadsheet Modeling

Who Is This For

Game Designers

Producers

Indie Devs

Prerequisites

Game Design interest