All Inkwell Isle I: Coin Locations in Cuphead

Don't miss a single coin! This guide breaks down every coin location on Inkwell Isle I in Cuphead, including secret spots and Run 'n Gun levels.

Alright, so you're looking to snag all those shiny coins scattered around Inkwell Isle I in Cuphead? Smart move! These little guys are super important for buying awesome upgrades from Porkrind's Emporium. Don't worry, I'll walk you through exactly where to find them all. There are 56 coins in total across the game, and a good chunk of them are right here on the first island.

The game's lore explains these coins are just Quint, who's a coin himself, spreading his wealth around. So, let's get hunting!

Base Game Coin Locations

Here’s how to get your hands on the coins in the base game:

1. Home Sweet Home Tutorial Coin: First off, just finish the tutorial level, 'Home Sweet Home.' You'll grab a coin right at the end. Easy peasy!
2. Mac's Coins: Head over to Inkwell Isle One and find Mac. He's feeling generous and will give you 3 coins just for chatting with him. No strings attached!
3. Buster's Parry Challenge: On Inkwell Isle Two, you'll need to find Buster. To get his coins, you have to pull off four parries in a row without messing up. Don't worry if you die *after* getting the parries; it still counts! Just focus on those parries.
4. Ginger's Bridge Coin: Once you've connected the bridges on the map, look for Ginger. You can also reach her by taking a secret route behind Wally Warbles. Talk to her to get a coin.
5. Run 'n Gun Levels: Every single Run 'n Gun level on Inkwell Isle One has 5 coins hidden within them. That's a total of 30 coins just from these levels, so make sure you're exploring every nook and cranny!
6. Secret Coin 1 (Inkwell Isle One): After you beat each boss on Inkwell Isle One, a secret coin will appear near Chip. Keep an eye out for it!
7. Secret Coin 2 (Inkwell Isle Two): On Inkwell Isle Two, look behind some of the cabins near Funhouse Frazzle. You might need to use a few shortcuts to get to it.
8. Secret Coin 3 (Inkwell Isle Three): Over on Inkwell Isle Three, there's a coin hidden behind the ticket booth. It's located near Cala Maria, so explore the area around her.
9. Secret Coin 4 (Inkwell Hell): For the final secret coin on this list, head to Inkwell Hell. It's tucked away behind the left main entrance wall of the casino.

The Delicious Last Course Coins

If you've got the DLC, there are even more coins to find:

1. Recipe for Ms. Chalice Coin: Complete the 'Recipe for Ms. Chalice' level, and you'll find a coin waiting for you at the end.
2. Buckley's Coins: Find Buckley, and he'll give you 3 coins for your trouble.
3. The King's Leap Champions: Each champion you defeat in The King's Leap challenge gives you 2 coins. Plus, if you beat the Queen and complete all the challenges, you'll get an extra coin, bringing the total from this to 11 coins.
4. Secret Coin 5 (Inkwell Isle Four): On Inkwell Isle Four, there's a secret coin behind Chef Saltbaker's bakery. You can get to it via a secret route from the opposite side of Porkrind's shop or by going behind the waterfall.

Happy hunting, and enjoy those sweet, sweet upgrades!