Special Promotions

in DragonVale occur when Backflip Studios issues them. These can be free gifts, discounted items in the market, or early releases. Sometimes the special promotions are only available for one app store.

are only available for a limited time.

Free 25 Gems
The first special promotion was when Backflip Studios gave every player 25 for free.

The special promotion happened in September 2012 for DragonVale's first anniversary.

Player's who logged into their park between September 14 and September 17 instantly received more gems to use.

Swimming Hole
The Swimming Hole decoration was released early on Android Google Play devices as part of a summer promotion in June 2013.

The Swimming Hole was released on June 20, 2013, specifically for Android Google Play devices.

On June 24, 2013, the Swimming Hole was released for iOS and Android Amazon Store devices.

Google Play Gem Discount


In addition to the early release of the Swimming Hole, Backflip Studios offered a discounted price on gem purchases for Google Play customers.

The special promotion happened between June 20, 2013 and June 23, 2013.

It allowed customers a 30% discount off all gem purchases.

Amber Dragon Limited Sale
When the Amber Dragon was first released Backflip Studios offered a 90% limited discount on the dragon and egg pedestal if purchased through the market.

The special promotion happened between August 14, 2013 and August 19, 2013.

When the special promotion ended the price for an Amber Dragon rose from 150 gems to 1500 gems, and the price of the egg pedestal rose from 30 gems to 115 gems.

One Hour Gem Discount
Backflip Studios issued a |special promotion for some DragonVale players in August 2013.

The special promotion happened between August 22, 2013 and is currently ongoing.

Upon open their parks a message on the loading screen notified players that they have been offered a discount. If chosen to be viewed players were redirected to the gems sub-section of the treasure section of the market.

The limited time deal offered players a chance to buy 95 gems for a discounted price of $1.99.

The discounted price would only last one hour and had a countdown timer which started from the second the player viewed the deal in the market.

In addition to these messages Backflip Studios made special icons for the treasure section of the market menu, and the market button.

Redeem Codes
Redeem Codes were introduced to DragonVale on August 22, 2013.

This feature allow players to enter codes to gain special promotions.

More information about Redeem Codes can be found on the [Social#Redeem_Codes|Social]] page.