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Game Info
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genres
- Puzzle · Arcade
- Player Perspective
- Side view
- Developers
- FACE
- Publishers
- SNK Playmore · Athena · MonkeyPaw Games
- Release date
- January 15, 1997
Summary
Money Puzzle Exchanger is a surprisingly deep coin‑matching puzzler that feels like a hybrid of Columns, Magical Drop and Puzzle Bobble. Coins of the same denomination fall in a steady stream, and when you line up enough of them they fuse into a higher‑value piece – five 1‑coins become a 5, two 5‑coins become a 10, and the chain continues up to 500, which then vanishes. The game throws in two special tiles: a green “RU” that upgrades every coin of a chosen value, and a blue “ER” that wipes them out, opening up space for massive combos.
The competitive mode pits two players against each other, each trying to clear their own board faster so the opponent’s screen fills up. The quicker you chain conversions, the more pressure you put on the other side, making every match feel like a frantic tug‑of‑war. Solo mode simply challenges you to survive as long as possible, while a roster of quirky characters – from the debt‑loving “Debtmiser” to the love‑obsessed “Cherrybeiter” – adds a splash of personality.
Developed by Face with a team of former Technōs Japan staff, the title carries the charmingly awkward Engrish that 90s arcade games are famous for, such as “Let’s fight to computer!” Character designs by Atsuko Ishida and a soundtrack featuring voice actresses Sakura Tange, Yukana Nogami and Machiko Toyoshima give it an unmistakable anime vibe.
Critics have praised its addictive gameplay and competitive depth, even if they note a thin power‑up system and limited multiplayer variety. The game remains a niche favorite, resurfacing on modern platforms like the Nintendo Switch where its fast‑paced coin‑stacking still feels fresh and oddly satisfying.
Storyline
Money Puzzle Exchanger lets you pick one of two protagonists in its single‑player campaign, where you must take down a roster of seven oddly named foes such as Debtmiser, Mightdealer, Eldylabor and Cherrybeiter. Each opponent presents a quirky challenge as you clear coins and try to survive their on‑screen assaults. The mode ends when you either defeat all seven or run out of time.
In two‑player mode, both competitors race to erase coins from their own screens; the faster you clear, the quicker your opponent’s screen fills, creating opportunities for massive combos that can flip the match in an instant. Victory goes to the player who can keep their board clean while overwhelming the other.
Solo Mode offers a more open‑ended experience: any character can be used, and the objective is simply to keep the coin field empty for as long as possible, aiming for a high‑score marathon.
Edited by Maya Carter
Arcade Machine
- Developers
- FACE
- Machine Style
- Upright
- Control Panel
- Multi-player
- Input Devices
- Joystick · Buttons
- Screen Orientation
- Landscape
- Sound
- Stereo
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Versus












