Money Puzzle Exchanger

Game Details:

The gameplay is heavily influenced by Puyo Puyo and Magical Drop but introduces a unique economic logic. Players control a character that moves left and right at the bottom of the screen, launching coins upwards. The coin denominations in the game are based on Japanese yen: 5 "1" coins exchange for one "5" coin, 2 "5" coins for one "10", 5 "10" coins for one "50", and so on. The highest denomination is "500," and coins are only fully cleared when two 500 coins collide. This progressive clearing mechanic requires players to have not only extremely fast reflexes but also strong strategic planning skills. The game offers a single-player story mode, a versus mode, and an endless mode, turning seemingly dull arithmetic into a heated competition through beautiful character portraits and a satisfying combo system.

Game Guide:

Understanding the Exchange Ratios:

The key to mastering this game is to memorize the 5-2-5-2-5 exchange cycle: "1→5→10→50→100→500". The most common mistake beginners make is blindly grabbing coins. It's recommended to prioritize the coins at the very bottom of the screen, using the "absorb-and-launch" mechanic to group coins of the same denomination.

Creating "Automatic" Combos:

Unlike in traditional color-matching puzzlers, combos here are generated through exchanges. For example, if you create a fifth "10" coin below four other "10" coins, they will automatically merge upwards into a single "50" coin. If you have already placed another "50" coin above them, it will instantly trigger a chain reaction, sending double the amount of garbage blocks to your opponent.

Making Good Use of Special Coins:

There are two key item coins in the game:

• RU (Rank Up): Upgrades all coins of the same denomination in its column to the next tier (e.g., all 10s become 50s). This is a game-changer for comebacks.
• ER (Erase): Instantly clears all coins of its denomination from the screen. When the screen is about to top out, using an ER coin on the most numerous denomination is key to survival.

Opponent Interference Strategy:

In versus mode, clearing high-denomination coins (like 100 or 500) puts immense pressure on your opponent. Therefore, instead of frequently clearing low-value coins, the surest way to defeat difficult AI or human players is to build up to high-denomination coins and set off a single, massive chain.