Michael Manto

Michael Manto is a seasoned game designer currently serving as the Lead Game Systems Designer for Star Wars Hunters at Zynga since June 2024, following a role as Senior Game Designer for Merge Dragons from October 2021 to June 2024. Manto has extensive experience in game development, having co-founded Bang Bang Games and successfully shipped games such as Ancient Eclipse and Super Cash Drop. Previous roles include Senior Game Designer at GSN, Head of Game Design at Push Gaming, and Game Designer positions at Bally Technologies, Aruze Gaming, and Aristocrat. Manto holds a degree in Maths and Computer Science from the University of Adelaide and has a strong background in game mechanics, product management, and team leadership.