My Journey with the ‘Follow the Lead’ Coin Game

I recently tried out this fun coin game that plays with dates and types – honestly, it’s changed how I look at my whole collection.

How the Game Works

The rules are simple: I start by sharing a photo of something like a commemorative half dollar or any coin from 1936 or 1934. The next player continues the chain by posting either the same type of coin or one matching the previous coin’s date. Say I show a 1936 Washington quarter – you could follow with another Washington quarter or any 1936 coin. It gets you digging through your collection in new ways.

The Wild Card Twist

Here’s my favorite part: if I have a medal with the exact date of the last coin shown, I can play it as a wild card. That lets the next player pick any coin they want, shaking things up nicely. But remember – I learned this lesson early – you can’t play both a medal and another coin in one turn. Keeping it to one item per player keeps the game fair and moving.

What I’ve Learned Playing

This game has honestly sharpened my coin eye. I notice dates more carefully now, especially on worn Lincoln cents where it’s easy to misread details. It’s also made me appreciate the variety in my own collection – from commemorative halves to everyday quarters – and reminded me how medals often tell great stories we overlook. And when you’re trying to match dates quickly, you start spotting grading clues like how clear the date needs to be.

Why You’ll Love It Too

p>More than just fun, this game connects you with other collectors and helps you see coins differently. Sharing photos reveals interesting details you might miss alone – like how toning affects appeal or which dates seem scarce. Whether you collect silver dollars or copper pennies, it turns cataloging into discovery. So pick some coins, take clear photos, and start your chain – you might be surprised what treasures you find!