Chiba Kogyo Bank (President: Hitoshi Umeda) has announced the release of 'Guretto Coin Hunt,' featuring the bank's mascot 'Chiba Corgi,' as the first installment of games developed through an industry-academic collaboration with International Ligaku Gakuen (President: Toru Takei). The game was launched today in the 'Life Service' section of the official smartphone application 'Chiba Kogin App.'
The bank considers it its mission to enrich the lives of regional residents and contribute to the sustainable development of local society. Moving forward, the bank aims to further enhance the Chiba Kogin App as a platform that grows alongside the community by collaborating with various stakeholders.
### 1. Content of 'Guretto Coin Hunt' This game is an exhilarating action game where players control Chiba Corgi to collect coins. It is designed for anyone to enjoy easily during their spare time. Two more titles are scheduled for release in the future as soon as they are ready.
### 2. Background and Motivation The 'Life Service' section of the Chiba Kogin App currently features 'Chiba Toku!', which provides coupons from local companies and information on regional events, as well as an 'Online Learning Service' offering over 1,450 videos for business skill development. By opening the platform to local businesses, students, and other stakeholders through features like advertisements and collaborative games, the bank aims to revitalize the regional community. Furthermore, the services are available to anyone who downloads the app (including non-account holders via SMS authentication) to increase familiarity among existing customers and create new touchpoints with potential customers.
### 3. How to Use The 'Life Service,' including the newly released game, is available even for those without a bank account. Simply download the Chiba Kogin App and register via SMS authentication. - Location: 'Life Service' within the Chiba Kogin App - Release Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Target Users: Available after SMS authentication registration
### 4. Operating Environment and Disclaimer The game operates on smartphone browsers. Operation has been verified in limited environments and is not guaranteed on all smartphone devices. Performance may vary based on device specifications, available memory, and communication environment. The bank cannot respond to individual inquiries regarding specific models or OS versions.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product