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Coin Up!

Coin Up!

2026

Designed by Christopher Harvey

Published by Unigoat Edition

Description

Coin UP is a dynamic bidding game that immerses players in the retro world of arcade halls across three generations of iconic machines. Each round, players invest their coins into available arcade cabinets to gain control and maximize their profits. At the core of the game are participatory bids: even if you don t win a bid, you can still purchase an arcade cabinet from the remaining options — sometimes at a better price — though with fewer choices. Every coin is a calculated risk, and each machine can pay off big… or far less than expected. At the end of each generation, players earn majority bonuses in the most lucrative categories. Your goal is simple: finish with the most money after all three arcade generations. With its blend of timing, bluffing, opportunism, and reading your opponents intentions, Coin UP delivers short, tense, and highly replayable sessions. What to expect: Participatory bidding Majority and area control Light resource management High player interaction A colorful and nostalgic retro theme Coin UP captures the spirit of classic arcade gaming… but it s your tactical skills that will make the coins truly drop! —description from the publisher Coin UP est un jeu d ench res dynamique qui plonge les joueurs dans l univers r tro des salles d arcade travers trois g n rations de machines iconiques. À chaque manche, les joueurs misent strat giquement leurs pi ces sur les bornes d arcade disponibles afin d en prendre le contr le et maximiser leurs gains. Le c ur du jeu repose sur des ench res participatives : m me si vous ne remportez pas une ench re, vous pourrez tout de m me acqu rir une borne parmi celles restantes — parfois m me meilleur prix — mais avec moins de choix. Chaque d cision est un pari, chaque pi ce un risque calcul , et chaque machine peut rapporter gros… ou beaucoup moins que pr vu. Une fois les bornes attribu es et la g n ration termin e, les joueurs re oivent des bonus de majorit dans les cat gories les plus lucratives. L objectif est simple : terminer la partie avec le plus d argent apr s les trois g n rations d arcades. Entre timing, bluff, opportunisme et lecture des intentions adverses, Coin UP offre des parties courtes, tendues et hautement rejouables. À quoi s attendre : Ench res participatives Majorit et contr le de zones Gestion de ressources Forte interaction entre joueurs Univers r tro amusant et color Coin UP capture l esprit des jeux d arcade… mais c est votre sens tactique qui fera vraiment sonner la caisse ! —description from the publisher (French)

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