Quick summary
Coin Master is a casual, luck-driven mobile game made by Moon Active LTD. The objective is to build and upgrade Viking-themed villages using coins you earn from spinning a central prize wheel. Spins can award coins, attacks, shields and other bonuses that help you advance through levels.
How the spin wheel functions
The Wheel of Fate is the primary way to earn rewards and trigger actions. Each spin can produce different outcomes, such as:
- Raids on other villages
- Defensive shields
- Direct coin payouts
- Attack opportunities
You receive five free spins every hour. Matching certain symbols on the wheel triggers extra rewards: for example, lining up three spin symbols grants additional spins.
What specific three-of-a-kind symbols do
Different three-match combinations produce unique effects during a spin:
- Three pigs let you attempt to steal coins from another village; you get up to three tries to take treasure
- Three spin icons award 10 extra spins
- Three hammers unlock the chance to attack another player’s village and choose which building to damage
Attacking, looting and defending
When you launch an attack you target a specific player’s village and pick the area to damage. If the defender has an active shield, your reward from that attack is reduced (for example, it may drop to around 50,000 coins). Loot and raid outcomes let you take coins from others, while shields protect your village against incoming hits.
Social features and card trading
You can play as a guest against the global player base, or connect via Facebook to play with friends. The game includes a card-collection mechanic—trading with other players helps you complete sets faster, which in turn speeds up village upgrades and progression.
Starting resources and progression
New players begin with 75,000 coins to purchase initial buildings and upgrades. Spend coins to improve structures and move to higher-level villages; additional coins are mainly earned through wheel spins, successful raids and completed card sets.
Pros, cons and suggestions
Coin Master is easy to pick up and entertaining for short play sessions—the building and raiding loop can be satisfying. However, players report occasional freezes during spins, and the game would benefit from more customization options and additional features to deepen the experience.
Technical
- Android
- iPhone
- Free