Danilo Valente
Danilo Valente is a game designer from Manaus, Brazil, active from 2025 and known for travel themes and area-majority mechanics.
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Biography
According to his BGG entry, Danilo Valente was born and lives in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. He has been playing and developing modern tabletop games since 2018, signed his first project in 2020, and has worked with Brazilian and foreign publishers since then. Exact birth date is not provided in the source data.
Career
Valente published several projects in 2024–2025; the Playnexi database lists 'Abroad' (2025) as his top game. He designs both solo and collaboratively — Rodrigo Rego appears as a co-designer on at least one title. His output ranges across weights and audiences, with mechanics such as area majority/influence, hand management, income systems and end-game bonuses frequently appearing. The structured data marks him as active beginning 2025.
Most Famous Games
'Abroad' (2025) is listed as his primary title in the database. The BGG biography also mentions 'Tributo a Mondrian' (2024), 'Landmarks' (2024, with Rodrigo Rego), 'Decolar Corp.' (2024), and announced projects like 'Summer' and 'MiscellaneOS'.
Design Style
Valente's style is versatile, combining travel and cooperative themes with tactical mechanics: area control/influence, hand management and income-driven progress leading to end-game scoring. Regular collaboration with Rodrigo Rego suggests shared design interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Danilo Valente from?
The BGG entry states he is from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
What is their most famous game?
'Abroad' (2025) is the top-listed game in the database.
What mechanic is their signature?
Frequent mechanics include Area Majority/Influence, Hand Management, Income and End Game Bonuses.
How long have they been active?
Structured data lists activity starting in 2025; the bio notes he has been designing and playing since 2018 and signed his first project in 2020.
Verdict
His games suit players who enjoy travel-themed designs with tactical majority and hand-management elements.
