Submission for the olc::CodeJam 2026 - Theme: CHANGE.

Scramble across a constantly CHANGE-ing floor, collect CHANGE, and head to the exCHANGE. (See what I did there?) 

The rules are simple:

• Move using the arrow keys or WASD.
• Collect coins and bring them to the exCHANGE station to increase their value.
• Once you pick up a coin, it starts losing value to inflation, so act quickly!
  
• Stay on the blue tiles to avoid mega inflation (ALL coins rapidly lose value).
• Exchange more coins at once for a bigger exchange rate multiplier. 
• You have 90 seconds to get the highest score you can.

Tip: If the controls aren't working, click inside the game area to ensure the window is focused.

You will be given a title at the end of the game based on your score! Let me know if you reach the top!

This project contains NO AI generated assets or code (if you couldn't tell).

Link to the code repo: https://github.com/ajesquirell/LooseChange-olcCodeJam2026

Tools and assets used:

olcPixelGameEngine3

Apollo Color Palette

Music: "Retro Game" by The_Mountain (Free for use)

Coin Sprites (Free for use)

PGE3 Template Project by Moros1138

Thanks for playing!