- Developer News. - 19 May 2026
Hello Islandvillers... Sorry for the lapse in contact but I simply needed a break. Im cooked. I honestly dont know what I am going to do except to keep fixing the problems one by one. I feel EVERY ONE of these reviews I am getting right now. I am now STUCK in a place I never wanted to be as an indie dev. Someone else effecting my final product and I can't do or say much about it. So what I have been doing is focusing on a NEW plan to return the game to as close to the "old version" as I possibly can. There are some things that are hardcoded into the new engine that I can not change but I am currently working on giving the player more options in the start menus to play Survivor and Birthday Modes "more like the old way". That's all I can say at the moment. I TRUELY THANK YOU for understanding where I am with this game and the predicament that I am in as a solo dev. To be honest... I did…
- MOAR Fixes!!! The Coin Game - 30 March 2026
Hello Islandvillers! devotid here with another Hot Fix for you! I'll keep sitting in this chair until they are ALL gone. Thank you for giving me a chance and supporting this crazy project "reaching" for the next level. Not everything in life goes how you plan... but its how you answer those tough times that will define you. So thank you to all of you giving me a chance to fix this and build it better than it has ever been. FIXES: - Fixed the leaderboards taking over the game and locking the players input with the watch open. It will also now warn you to close the leaderboards before opening the watch. - Fixed the final menu navigation and restarting of a new game after a survival mode death. - More menu tweaks and adjustments for general navigation. Adapting the game to other platforms has made this "interesting". - Fixed the birthday bots causing a FPS spike in Larry's arcade when the…
- The Coin Game Major Fixes! - 27 March 2026
Hello Islandvillers! I am thankful to say that I have finished a patch that I believe will fix many of the problems players are facing with the new 1.0 update! I also brought back the old physics on the coin pushers. In this update I have focused on game/inventory saving and controller/Keyboard mapping along with player movement. I have also re-installed the much loved "old legacy" physics on ALL coin pushers and throwing games. This is a huge task to do in 48 hours and will require a little more tweaking to perfect them but I am very happy with them. I got a little preoccupied with updating the entire engines backend that I started taking advantage of many new Unity features when I should not have been. The physics were fine how they were in the old games BUT we DO NEED the optimizations that are available in the new engine... So I am trying to keep most of them and return to the old c…
- The Coin Game Hot Fixes - 22 March 2026
Hello Islandvillers! First off just wanted to say that I am sorry for the rough launch and the failure of many key systems in the game. It was unacceptable and Its no ones fault but mine. I had a new game saving system and Player controller that I rebuilt and I thought it was ready to go. It turns out I could not have been more wrong. I wont dwell on it and make excuses. I am just going to work as hard as I can to fix these mistakes for the community. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding in these times. I have spent the last 48 hours working on things that I CAN fix right away. The inventory and Controller configs intermittently saving will take me a little longer to fix properly and I will have more news on that as SOON as I have it. Again. I am very sorry and I will have this remedied as soon as BOTly possi.... eeerr I mean humanly possible. Here are the current Day…
- 🪙 ULTIMATE ARCADE BUNDLE 🪙 - 19 March 2026
ISLANDVILLERS! We've teamed up with Wired Productions to bring you this fantastic arcade bundle! Relive the golden age of arcades with the Ultimate Arcade Bundle, combining two love letters to coin-op culture. From running your own retro arcade business to exploring an island packed with classic machines, this bundle is jam-packed with nostalgia, charm, and hours upon hours of arcade fun! Ultimate Arcade Bundle contains the following: The Coin Game A collection of ticket redemption arcades with realistic physics, a carnival, goofy robots, open world design, a global ranking system, and silly prizes. Featuring 50+ modern-inspired arcade machines and a pawn shop to keep money in your pocket. The Coin Game is made by a solo developer. Arcade Paradise Turn a rundown laundromat into a RADICAL ’90s arcade. Featuring over 35 fully playable arcade games, you must manage your business and reinve…
- 🪙 WOBBLY ARCADE BUNDLE 🪙 - 19 March 2026
ISLANDVILLERS! We've teamed up with RubberBandGames to bring you this fantastic arcade bundle!WOBBLY ARCADE BUNDLE contains the following:Wobbly LifeWobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!The Coin GameA collection of ticket redemption arcades with realistic physics, a carnival, goofy robots, open world design, a global ranking system, and silly prizes. Featuring 50+ modern-inspired arcade machines and a pawn shop to keep money in your pocket. Already own Wobbly Life or The Coin Game? You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- The Coin Game 1.0 is Here! 🪙 - 19 March 2026
Hello Islandvillers!!!!The Coin Game 1.0 is finally here. Over the last year I have rebuilt The Coin Game with an updated Unity engine. I planned on this taking 5-6 months. Well I couldn't have been more wrong. The scene loading system that I rebuilt, required recoding every single machine in all six of the interior buildings. That alone took me months to do. Just the translations took 6 months. Apparently there is ten's of thousands of words in The Coin Game. Haha. I mean. I should know that, as I wrote them all. Its crazy how much stuff one person can pile up over a decade of working on something. I am grateful for all the help and wonderful people I have met along the way. We are now ready for the next chapter but first let me tell you about the new version.The new 1.0 version has been highly optimized to eliminate the constant glitching and hiccups that would effect lower end machin…
- The Coin Game (PC) Review - 18 March 2026
There were two golden ages of arcade gaming: the late 70s to early 80s, and the 90s. Even though I fall into the late 90s category, I remember the last few years of the arcade heyday—shelling out hundreds of credits for Mortal Kombat and Time Crisis . The Coin Game invites players back to those simpler times of being a teenager in those arcade gaming eras, before the console wars began. This meant using babysitting and local lawn cutting service money to play games at the local shopping mall arcade , or some kind of arcade chain—like a Chuck E. Cheese, Woody Woodchuck’s, or a Wizard’s Castle. It also involved spending some of that money to buy a ton of junk food and sodas. The Coin Game was made by a solo developer— devotid —who put the game in Early Access on Steam back on February 22, 2019. On March 19, 2026, the game is finally leaving Early Access and hitting 1.0. The Coin Game invo…
- IMPORTANT: Early Access Saves 📝 - 17 March 2026
Hey there, Islandvillers! The new 1.0 launch is just around the corner and I am so excited for the 19th March! I've been pretty busy "doing the codes" with Jerry Bot (It's what he calls coding). Him and I have been optimizing, adding new content and working on many quality of life fixes over the last year. Ever since Jerry Bot learned "the computers" over the last few seasons he thinks he is a coder now because he figured out how to change the dinger on his digital door chime at the Gas and Go. So I just tell him he is helping... :) This new 1.0 version marks a new era for The Coin Game. A new higher standard of quality. (I want to say a BIG thanks to the QA Beta testing crew and all staff in the background at Kwalee and Hyper Luminal. They are amazing and the backbone of a good bug free game. My old bugs reports were written in crayon on napkins before you all showed up. I could not ha…
- GIVEAWAY: WIN A REAL DUNKO DUCK - 13 March 2026
WIN A REAL MEGA DUNKO DUCK PLUSH! To celebrate the up-coming launch on March 19th, we've put together a giveaway for you to enter!This time, you don't need to collect five cards to win this Dunko 🦆"But how do I enter the giveaway?" We hear you ask. It's easy:All you need to do is follow the link here and complete at least one of the activations. The more activations you complete, the more likely you are to win! The giveaway starts today and ends on Thursday 26th March.*Terms and conditions apply. However, the eligibility for the Competition is only for those who are 18 years and above of age as of the date of entry. To enter the Competition you must be a resident of North America and Europe (excluding Russia and Ukraine). This Competition is not open to all residents Worldwide. We may ask you to submit proof of your eligibility to the Competition. The Competition is void where prohibit…
- LAUNCH DATE Coming March 19th! - 5 March 2026
HELLO ISLANDVILLERS!!March 19th, 2026!Save the date! THE COIN GAME V.1.0 WILL BE RELEASED! I am happy to announce that the long road to 1.0 has come to an end. The Coin Game is coming to PC and Consoles on March 19th, 2026! Released on Steam Early Access in 2019, The Coin Game was a tiny idea I had pitched to Steam Green Light. After a few months of gathering votes it passed. I was blown away that others liked the idea of a small town arcade time waster. Here we are almost 7 years later and now with a rock solid new foundation to build into the future on! Fresh new whips...Fresh new locations...Lets look back at where we came from...This is the map back in 2018: (One small location with 6 machines)This is the map from Today: (Now with over 150 Machines and games!)Coming March 19th this 1.0 release comes with a range of optimizations, updates, new content and all new Survivor Mode advent…
- Merry Christmas Islandvillers and Happy New Year! - 24 December 2025
Hello Islandvillers!I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours! I hope you hit ALL the Jackpots and Bonuses in 2026!I wanted to say how THANKFUL I am to ALL of our players and supporters for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. From starting out in Steam Early Access over 8 years ago with a silly idea to now progressing to multiple gaming platforms coming in 2026 and also coming soon to more than a dozen new languages, The Coin Game has far exceeded all of my expectations. So for making that happen, again I am forever grateful to EVERY player, streamer, reviewer and new friend I have made along the way for making that happen. THANK YOU.I also want to thank Kwalee for giving me a wonderful platform/team to build this amazing place. I have spent the entire last year of my life working with new members and teams that are completely dedi…
- Mini Dev Diary #1: The Lean, Mean, DUNKO Machine! - 26 November 2025
Grab those cheesy poofs, get comfy on the sofa, and tune into this mini behind the scenes with devotid! This week, we’ll be looking at the iconic DUNKO machine 🦆 Which real life machine inspired the idea of the DUNKO coin pusher? When I was around 10 I lived in a small town that would host a traveling carnival. I only lived about a block away from the park so I would ride my bike there every summer. They had a couple traveling trailers full of “shady” coin pushers. They were the older wooden pushers that you could pause the game and load em up for a good push. I would play them for hours and annoy the workers so much that they would send me away to the local party store for snacks and made up orders. I loved them as I felt like I was “in control”. All the other games required fighter pilot precision, popeye throwing arm or just straight up luck. The coin pushers were a way for me to ge…
- Tune Into The New Trailer 👾 - 22 November 2025
Peel your eyes away from the TV for a bit and take a look at this instead! 👾 The Coin Game now has a shiny new trailer, letting you know that 1.0 will be coming in early 2026 👾 Old Frankie even tuned into The Winter OTK Games Expo to check it out: he thinks he’s famous now. We know this has been a long time coming, and we thank you for your continued support of The Coin Game throughout the Early Access period. It’s been a real ride! https://store.steampowered.com/app/598980/The_Coin_Game/ Alright, you can get back to your regular scheduled broadcast now - I’m sure you’ve heard enough of me yapping! Sarah @ Kwalee
- The Coin Game will be featured in the Winter OTK Games Expo! - 17 November 2025
We apologise for interrupting your very important arcade time, but we have some pretty exciting news: The Coin Game will be featured in this year’s OTK Winter Games Expo, showing on November 22nd! “What is OTK Games Expo?” you ask! Whether you're drawn to games that lead you through epic battles, offer captivating narratives, or present strategic challenges, the OTK Games Expo has something for everyone. Traverse through various genres, including action, adventure, strategy, simulation, and more, offering a diverse array of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Tune in on November 22nd on Twitch or Youtube at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET/ 8pm GMT! https://store.steampowered.com/app/598980/The_Coin_Game/ Alright, that’s enough of me yapping! You can go back to winning those tickets now 🎟️ Sarah @ Kwalee
- Unity security patch for (CVE-2025-59489) is complete - 11 October 2025
Unity recently announced a major security vulnerability (CVE-2025-59489) affecting many games that are made with Unity. So yesterday, BarryBot and I implemented the security fix that was issued. You will see a small update being pushed to all users the next time you start the game. It was just for security and only backend stuff. I am still converting the game to a newer version of Unity but this HAD to be done. Barry and I value all users and their ability to game safely in Islandville. I will also be removing the original free demo for The Coin Game on Monday of next week. It is so old that it doesn't even represent the game properly. I will possibly look into a new one after the next large update comes out this winter season.That's about it for now and to be totally honest.... BarryBot didnt do anything. He just stared at me yelling about "cleaning his new wheels".Have a wonderful we…
- The Coin Game Development update Fall 2025 - 1 October 2025
What month is it? Summers not over is it? No way. I missed it?What an adventure. Its been a couple months since I have seen another human besides my wife and maybe a couple random postal workers. The days all blend together and sometimes I feel like Jerry Bot and I are really friends. He talks about the old days when gas was only pennies for a gallon as I tell him all about the new version of Unity and how tough it is to update a 100 Gig project in the middle of developing it. He pretends to understand what I am talking about but I can tell he is clueless, as he knows nothing about modern technology. As always though, The ol'fart is weirdly optimistic and always encouraging me to get er done. I can tell he trusts me with all of his gears. He knows better than anyone that it is a big responsibility to build and maintain such a wonderful island. He knows and trusts that I love Islandville…
- The Coin Game is a SWEET 25% off in the Summer Sale! - 26 June 2025
Gary the Goose is taking the time out of his very busy Cheesy Poof schedule to let you know that The Coin Game will be included in the Summer Sale! That’s right folks - from now until July 10th you can grab The Coin Game for a whopping 25% off! That’s what we’d call a pretty neat deal. The Coin Game is an arcade life simulation where you are the lone human resident. With over 50 arcade games to choose from and no line to wait in, you’ll soon become an arcade master! Choose from either Birthday Mode, where Uncle Phil has kindly gifted you unlimited money to play as much as you desire, or Survival Mode, where you’ll need to put your arcade skills to the test and find ways to earn money to consume all the junk food. If you haven’t already, what are you waiting for! Get your mitts on that sweet, sweet discount! Thanks for tuning in, folks! Sarah @ Kwalee
- The Coin Game is 25% Off for One Week Only! - 5 May 2025
Frankie may have the best fireworks in town, but we’re offering you an explosive deal! 💥 We’re incredibly excited to announce that The Coin Game is 25% off from today until May 12th - now that’s a DUNKO sized deal! The Coin Game is an arcade life simulation where you are the lone human resident. With over 50 arcade games to choose from and no line to wait in, you’ll soon become an arcade master! Choose from either Birthday Mode, where Uncle Phil has kindly gifted you unlimited money to play as much as you desire, or Survival Mode, where you’ll need to put your arcade skills to the test and find ways to earn money to consume all the junk food. Alongside the arcades, you can also explore the likes of Barry’s Pawn Shop, Lenny’s Water Wonderland, Frankie’s Quality Fireworks stall, and much more. Meet the whacky robot residents, fling those rubber bands, and make sure you don’t let that pes…
- The Coin Game Gets the Daily Deal Treatment! - 29 March 2025
HEEEEEY THERE EVERYBODY! Who’s ready for a DUNKO sized deal?! The Coin Game has been selected for a Daily Deal and is currently on the front page of the Steam store - which is a heckin’ big deal! As part of the Daily Deal, The Coin Game will be 30% off until Saturday 5th April, but will be on the storefront for ONE DAY only. The Coin Game is an arcade life simulation where you are the lone human resident. With over 50 arcade games to choose from and no line to wait in, you’ll soon become an arcade master! Choose from either Birthday Mode, where Uncle Phil has kindly gifted you unlimited money to play as much as you desire, or Survival Mode, where you’ll need to put your arcade skills to the test and find ways to earn money to consume all the junk food. https://store.steampowered.com/app/598980/The_Coin_Game/ In case you missed it - we also released a brand spanking new content update! T…
