Coin Up! brings the golden age of arcades back to life in an accessible and engaging strategy game filled with meaningful decisions. Inspired by the arcade era of the 1980s through the 2000s, players become arcade owners trying to build the most profitable collection of machines. Every coin spent can help expand your empire… or give your rivals the advantage.
Across three generations made of multiple auction rounds, players compete to acquire the best arcade cabinets. Each machine features unique effects that can shape your income and long-term strategy. The core gameplay revolves around fast and tense auctions where players must constantly decide whether to spend aggressively now or save resources for future opportunities.
This family game blends resource management, collection, and risk-taking into a dynamic 30-minute experience. The rules are easy to learn, but every round presents meaningful choices: should you invest heavily to secure a rare machine or play cautiously to build stronger long-term revenue?
You will enjoy Coin Up! if you like auction games that are easy to understand yet full of interaction and tension. Its nostalgic theme and constant decisions make it a great board game for both families and groups of friends.
Interesting fact: Coin Up! is directly inspired by the atmosphere of real arcade halls from the 1980s to the 2000s, when players spent countless coins chasing high scores and discovering new cabinets.
The game features a nostalgic visual direction that instantly recalls neon lights, colorful machines, and the excitement of classic arcades. Its mix of auctions and management creates a smooth experience where every session tells the story of your growing arcade business.
BOX CONTENTS
65 Arcade cards
20 Coin Up! cards
4 Owner cards
4 player screens
1 first player marker
3 purchase order tokens
8 Advertisement tiles
90 coins
Number of players: 2 to 4
Playing time: 30 minutes
Age: 8+
