Description
Shortcode Arcade Crypto Idle Game is an idle clicker game where players grow a virtual crypto mining operation over time. Players click to generate in-game currency, purchase upgrades, and unlock passive income systems.
The game is designed for fair, long-term progression, using a carefully tuned scaling curve combined with a prestige (“Hard Fork”) system to prevent runaway inflation and repetitive upgrade stacking.
This plugin is self-contained and runs entirely inside WordPress, making it ideal for gaming sites, communities, or experimental content.
Core Features:
- Click-to-Mine Gameplay – Generate in-game currency through active clicking
- Balanced Progression Curve – Upgrade costs scale dynamically for long-term play
- Multiple Upgrade Paths – Unlock and stack production upgrades
- Prestige System (“Hard Fork”) – Reset progress for permanent production bonuses
- Auto-Save – Progress saves automatically at regular intervals
- Offline Progress – Earn limited passive income while away
- Modern UI – Clean, game-focused interface
- Mobile Responsive – Fully playable on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Optional Advanced Features:
- Cloud Saves – Store player progress in the WordPress database (login required)
- Leaderboards – Rank players using prestige-weighted scores
- Ad Integration – Optional ad placement via shortcode attribute
- REST API – Public endpoints for leaderboard data
Shortcodes:
Display the game:
[sacig_crypto_idle_game]
Display the game with custom ad code:
[sacig_crypto_idle_game ad_code=””]
Display the leaderboard (requires cloud saves):
[sacig_crypto_idle_leaderboard]
Cloud Saves & Leaderboards:
When enabled in Settings Crypto Idle Game, cloud saves allow you to:
- Store player progress in your WordPress database
- Require user login for saving/loading games
- Enable competitive leaderboards
- Keep all player data on your own server
External Services
This plugin uses the following external services:
Google Fonts CDN
- Service: Google Fonts API
- Purpose: Loads custom fonts (Orbitron, Rajdhani) for game UI styling
- Endpoint: https://fonts.googleapis.com/
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Data Shared: Your IP address and browser information when loading fonts
- When Used: Only on pages where the game shortcode is displayed
- User Choice: No opt-out available (required for proper game display)
All font requests are made directly from the user’s browser to Google’s servers. No personal data is collected or stored by this plugin.
Credits
Developed by: jackofall1232
Website: https://shortcodearcade.com
Privacy Policy
Shortcode Arcade Crypto Idle Game respects user privacy:
- Local saves are stored in browser localStorage
- Cloud saves (optional) are stored in WordPress custom tables
- No external analytics, tracking, or telemetry
- Site administrators retain full control over all stored data
Site owners are responsible for updating their privacy policy if cloud saves are enabled.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Shortcode Arcade Crypto Idle Game”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Upload the
shortcodearcade-crypto-idle-gamefolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
After Installation
- Add
[sacig_crypto_idle_game]to any page or post - (Optional) Enable cloud saves and leaderboards in plugin settings
- (Optional) Add ad code using the shortcode attribute
FAQ
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Does the game save progress?
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Yes. Progress is saved locally in the browser at regular intervals. Optional cloud saves can be enabled by the site administrator.
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What’s the difference between local saves and cloud saves?
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Local Saves: Stored in the browser. No login required.
Cloud Saves: Stored in the WordPress database. Login required. Enables leaderboards. -
How do I enable the leaderboard?
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- Go to Settings Crypto Idle Game
- Enable Cloud Saves
- Enable Leaderboards
- Add
[sacig_crypto_idle_leaderboard]to a page
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Is the game mobile-friendly?
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Yes. The interface is fully responsive and touch-friendly.
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Where is player data stored?
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Local saves are stored in browser localStorage. Cloud saves are stored in WordPress custom database tables when enabled.
Reviews
There are no reviews for this plugin.
Contributors & Developers
“Shortcode Arcade Crypto Idle Game” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
0.4.6 – 2026-01-15
- Critical reviewer-risk cleanup and schema unification
- Fixed JS header and version metadata (0.4.0 0.4.6)
- Unified database schema column naming (total_currency total_satoshis)
- Updated all file headers to match exact plugin branding
- Removed legacy package references and outdated comments
- Added documentation for frontend globals and localStorage usage
- No gameplay changes or data migrations required
0.4.5 – 2026-01-15
- Completed full namespace and prefixing audit for WordPress.org compliance
- Updated all shortcodes to use sacig_ prefix for clear attribution
- Standardized all CSS classes, IDs, and JavaScript functions with sacig prefix
- Renamed asset files to match plugin namespace
- Removed legacy shortcode aliases per review guidelines
- No gameplay or data changes
0.4.4 – 2026-01-14
- Completed full namespace and prefix refactor using a unique
SACIGprefix - Renamed internal class files to match new naming conventions
- Updated root plugin loader to reflect new structure
- Verified compliance with WordPress.org Plugin Review requirements
- No gameplay changes
- No data migrations
0.4.3 – 2026-01-14
- Refactored plugin-specific functions, classes, constants, and options to use a uniform prefix
- Resolved naming collisions identified during manual review
- Corrected plugin ZIP filename to meet WordPress.org requirements
- No gameplay changes
0.4.2 – 2026-01-13
- Renamed plugin to Shortcode Arcade Crypto Idle Game
- Updated admin and frontend UI labels
- Updated readme, plugin headers, and branding
- No gameplay changes
0.4.0 – 2025-01-06
- Stable release
- Improved progression balancing
- Added prestige scaling refinements
- Improved admin UI clarity
- No breaking changes
0.3.4 – 2025-01-06
- Gameplay balance refinements
0.3.3 – 2025-01-04
- Fixed Plugin Checker and PHPCS warnings
- Improved database handling
