
Venezuela-born Dano started out in film-making but knew from an early age that his true vocation was the dramatic world of video games. He completed a Masters in game development here in Barcelona, and his adventure at Social Point kicked off a year later. Dano is our iOS Project Manager for Dragon City. He is, in other words, a Dragon Master!
Dano, what attracted you to Social Point?
A mix of opportunities to grow professionally and be part of the biggest creative team in Barcelona. Social Pointers are driven by an infectious passion – from the first dragon baby to the last line of code implementation – that makes working here unlike anywhere else.
And what does a Project Manager do?
Well, it’s our job to ensure that everyone else is doing their job in a sense. We have a to know what’s going on in all the departments and ensure that our programers, artists, designers and business teams are in sync. We’re also right at the coal face in terms of planning, scheduling, time management and spotting those potential problems before they become problems. I read somewhere that product managers can’t make everyone happy all the time, but they can keep everyone productive. I guess I’d go along with that.

So what do you enjoy most about your job?
Seeing our efforts reflected in the enjoyment felt by our gamers. That’s a powerful feeling of accomplishment.
You’re in charge of Dragon City on iOS. So do you prefer playing it on mobile?
Generally speaking I love to play on mobile devices. They are with me all the time, so I don’t have to rush home to play games. And as time passes, we are seeing better and better video games with great quality appearing or the mobile phones and tablets.
So what were the biggest updates in Dragon City this month?
Well last week we had the biggest most complicated cross platform update in the history of the game!
We released two new expansion islands, we increased the level cap for users and also for dragons; new buildings and a bunch of really cool things the fans were asking for. It was really a big challenge to put out all these major updates, whilst ensuring that all three platforms – flash, iOS and Android – stayed online with zero interruptions. There was a bit of nail-biting at Social Point, but we held it together and I’m pretty proud of our Dragon City team.
What’s life like at Social Point HQ?
In a nutshell? Incredibly fast- paced. Positive. Demanding. And mega-creative.
Living in Barcelona rocks too. Architecture, cafes with terraces. Gorgeous weather, food, wine. And it has a beach. I keep having to ask myself if I died and went to heaven.
How did you get into gaming, Dano?
Ah, I think I was born to make games. Since I was little, I’ve always been fascinated by video games. I remember this clear moment as a kid, when I was playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (for the millionth time). I heard myself saying: Hey, there are people out there actually making this, and reaching other people through their art. I want to do this too!
From that moment on I knew what I wanted to do. Fifteen years later, here I am. I studied cinema directing and producing. My first baby steps in the video game industry were as a low-poly 3D artist, then a QA manager and finally a fully fledged Product Manager. And I have loved every day of the journey.
Any advice for would-be product managers out there?
Be the best at being the best. Learn and know a little bit of everything. Be the guy or the girl that people can rely on!
And finally, Dano – the big reveal! Who is your favorite game character?
The bad-ass Lava Dragon. He looks amazing – like a rock star. And he behaves like a puppy. What more could you want?

Dano and Lava Dragon at Social Point HQ.
If you are looking for a challenge and you’d like to join our team, why not take a look at our JOBS page and check out the current job openings? You might just find the perfect fit!
I want a lavaaaaaaaaaaa Dragon why why i ask you why
hay i want 25 gems piz can u give me that
i have only 6 gems u plz give 19 more plz
Just Breed Volcano Dragon+Dark Dragon in Ultra Breeding Tree..
how can i get gems with aut batleing or leveling?
gostei muito meus para bens pelo seu trabanho td dia jogo dragao city obrigado por cria ele estou na espera para abri as duas inhas
i want meet the legendary dragon
o Cara é craque, n tem igual!
adoro os vossos jogos!!!!
eu quero ter e mais gemas
intenta hacer un dragon super legendario
muy bueno es muy interesante me destreza
I love the game
thanks for creating this game
VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE PICTURES DRAGONS CITY – FERNANDO BRAZIL
Adoro a los dragones, espero ganar el Lava Dragon pronto, felicidades
deus bagaimana cara mendapatkan gems yang banyak dan mendappatkan naga legendary
Dragon city es el mejor juego de todo facebook xD
Why not on windows phone??????????
very good
Cool..keep work harder….and i want to ask something…how to get deus vault..i not yet get it….can u tell me how to get it??
can u give me the legendary dragon (whatever)
hi lava dragon minta
how can i get soccer dragon
good
eu amo jogar dragon city e tou level 60 passei do deus
muito daora
Hi i can i have the legendary dragon or gems
tnx
i want so much exp in dragon city can you give me so much exp than i be lvl 38 i am lvl 16 plz!! i need your help!
Dano need 25 gems please
i have 1 please need 25
hey thx for helping with dragon city it is awesome and is infact my favorite game on facebook this might be too much to ask but could I have the Ivory dragon the day the dragon came out at the black market I looked and the black market and the dragon wasn’t there instead there was the tribal dragon I really like the Ivory dragon because I am a huge fan of dragon ball z and the Ivory dragon reminds me of dragon ball z I hope you get this message and continue making dragon city the best game ever
Nice…!! Love It
Muito legal
kiero aser jack
para
dragon
city
para
gemas
hay i want 12 gems piz can u give me that i have only 6 gems u plz give 88 more plz
i want 25 gems please help me
i want 1500 gems
hello,thank’s for every thing
Hello,thank’s for every thing….
i will meet him really?
i want ultra breeding tree plzz
Muchas felicidades me encanta este juego amo a mis dragones
your game its amazing and addictive …. plz bring up more uniqe dragons in future thanks for this interesting game briliant idea thumbs up for you thanks gamemaster
i am a big fan of dragon city in f.b plese tell me how to get gems and gold
yo quiero tener la imagen diferente de dragon city
es muy vacano pero yo lo quiero aser con un dragon puro tierra
i want legendary vand volcano
dragon
how to get a lava dragon
Dano need 25 gems please
GM i want lava dragon pls~
its a fully awesome entertainning game thankyouuuuuuuuuuu
i need more foods to lvl up fast my pet,but need gem to buy.pls make option to use gold to buy foods.tyvm
Lava Lord
es bueno
Eu, quero é que muito o Dragon lava por que ele é lindo!! Por favor, eu nunca ganhei..Muito Obrigado!
I want 1000 gems
es un super juego dragon city.. de veras.. desde ecuador…
el mejor juego dragon city…..
Hihi
Dragon City quando minhas primas chegaram aqui elas já gostaram de jogar ai pegaram vicio agora elas não falam de outra coisa rsrsrs
hey can you give me 100 gems plzzz. i want this plz because i want to bye the island for 100 gems pllzzzzzz
By Azmol Hossain
hey i want 100 gemass plzzzzzzzzzzzz. can you give me plzzz
Me encante este juego !
I want 100 gems piz
Muito bom jogo parabéns mesmo valeu
i want 1000 gems and pure ice dragon in dragon city
I am lavaaaaaaaaaaa and matriccccccccc
nice job bro…i like ur page
Bueenisimoo
muy buen juego…
q da hr,adoro dragon city
legendary dragon
well… it´s greate the maint creative of this guy… thanks to giveus a so greate game… say hello since El Salvador
quiero el dragos lejendario
please add and help me in game dragon city
its a good games it is good game of our life…..
che bello lo ho avuto he
ı want a lavaaaaaa dragon city
dragon city es lo mejor pero necesito gemas para las reformas de mi isla… si me pudieran dar por lo menos mas de 15 estaria genial, y se lo contaria a mis amigos de facebook para que juegen… pero es un juego genial muy adictivo
el mejor juego del mundo
este es el mejor juego del mundo
I congratulate you for the excellent I trajajo done and good luck in all your projects thanks (y) D:
need 200 gems plzzzzzz <3 i love this game
Please help me to pass Yopi Andrea in Combat. I’m fighting all days long with him and trying and trying to pass him but I can’t. I can’t earn enough food for growing. I really enjoy in this game but I slowly became hopeless. Thanks a lot for all jobs with game. Best regards
want 100 gems
i want to get spechial dragons pleaze
dragon legendario y el espejo asen un puro
hay i want 25 gems piz can u give me that i have only 6 gems u plz give 19 more plz – See more at: https://www.socialpoint.es/blog/meet-the-dragon-masters-interviews-with-our-dragon-city-team/#sthash.WB4OSYT7.dpuf
I have to say i love the art in this game, im a digital artist myself so i can appreciate the time and effort that goes into it. I wish the best of luck to your amazing artists and just wanna say keep up the good work guys
im rooting for you and cant wait to see what you show us all next.
i enjoy playing dragon cty
i want thor dragon
este juego es mas cool