Coin Counter

How To Use

1. 1

   Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty and a game mode, then tap 'Start Counting!'

2. 2

   A target amount appears at the top of the piggy bank — e.g. 'Target: 17¢'

3. 3

   Drag a coin from the bottom row up to the piggy bank, or just tap it to add instantly

4. 4

   Watch the running total update — the hint below shows how many cents you still need

5. 5

   If you go over, the bank turns red — tap a coin in the bank to remove it

6. 6

   When the total hits the target exactly, the bank turns green and automatically moves to the next problem

7. 7

   Build a streak of 3+ correct answers in a row for bonus points!

Ключові особливості

• Custom coin visuals: radial-gradient metallic discs with realistic copper (penny), silver (nickel/dime), and gold-silver (quarter) finishes

• Full drag-and-drop: drag a coin from the source row and drop it on the piggy bank, or simply tap to add instantly

• Ghost coin follows the pointer during drag, scaled 1.25× with a drop shadow for satisfying visual feedback

• Piggy bank bounces on coin drop and changes border/background to green (exact) or red (over target)

• Tap any coin in the bank to remove it, or use the Clear Bank button to start over

• 10-Problem arcade mode and 60-Second Rush timed mode with streak bonuses

• Best score saved per mode and difficulty

What Is Coin Counter?

Coin Counter is an interactive money math game where players drag or tap coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters) into a piggy bank to reach an exact target amount shown in cents. The game auto-detects when the total matches the target and immediately moves to the next problem, making learning money concepts fast and satisfying.

Why Play Coin Counter?

• 1

  Introduces Real US Coin Values

  Teaches real US coin denominations (1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢) in a hands-on way, helping children associate each coin's appearance with its value.

• 2

  Builds Addition and Decomposition Skills

  Players naturally explore multiple coin combinations for the same amount, developing flexible thinking about how numbers can be composed and decomposed.

• 3

  Mirrors Real-Life Coin Handling

  The drag-and-drop mechanic mirrors the physical experience of counting coins into a piggy bank, making the game feel tangible and intuitive.

• 4

  Scaffolded Difficulty Progression

  Easy starts with just pennies and nickels for totals up to 10¢. Hard uses all four denominations for amounts up to 50¢, naturally building complexity as skills grow.

• 5

  Teaches Careful Money Management

  Over-target feedback (red border, 'X¢ too many!') teaches that you can't just add coins blindly — you must plan your combination, an early lesson in budgeting.

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