Indonesia's gaming sensation Jagat shifts focus to public good amid vandalism backlash


A coin from viral game app Jagat is shown on Jan 16, 2025. The app has triggered treasure hunts in large cities across Indonesia as successful players can find coins placed in parks or sports stadiums and receive cash from the game company. (X/X)

JAKARTA: Following reports of widespread vandalism across Indonesia, viral location-sharing app Jagat has announced a major shift in the gameplay of its most attractive in-app feature and game, treasure hunt.

Jagat’s initial goal of helping users connect with friends and family has been overshadowed by the frenzy surrounding its new coin hunt feature, where players use their phones to track down hidden, bottle-cap-sized coins scattered in everyday locations.

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