REMINDER: Just a quick little reminder…Lady Duff will be leaving our stores tomorrow morning (6/30). So if you’re planning on picking up this Skin for Duffman make sure you do so before time runs down! You can check our our Should I Buy post on Lady Duff here, and the rundown (including walkthrough) here.
Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
Tap Ball is sweeping the streets of Springfield and the players are bringing in the bucks! Amateur Bucks that is! So what can you do with all those Amateur Bucks you’re earning? Spend them at, what else, the Amateur Shop of course!
The Amateur Shop is basically the crafting option for this event. Except instead of having to collect multiple items to craft 1 thing, you only need to collect Amateur Bucks (
So now let’s go over all of the options in the Amateur Shop for Act 1 and break down all of the “goodies” you can pick up with your Bucks…
As always, let’s start with a few basics…
How do I access my Amateur Shop?
You can access the Amateur Shop via the game menu (bottom right corner, looks like this: 
That will bring up your Amateur Shop…
How Do I Earn Amateur Bucks?
Well…at this point in the game we should all know how to earn them, but for those that need a reminder you can send characters on tasks and play Tap Ball to earn Amateur Bucks
How Do I Know How Many Amateur Bucks I Have?
In the same way you bring up the store, tap the Menu Icon (
What Can I Use Amateur Bucks For?
Amateur Bucks can be used for two things…at least right now: Purchasing items in the Amateur Shop and upgrading your players. (details on that are on the how to play post)
Ok so now that we’ve covered the basics…let’s get into what’s actually IN the shop and if it should be worth it to you. Here’s a list of what you can pick up in the shop During Act 1….
Initially there are only FIVE items in the Amateur Shop. As you unlock more daily training prizes, more items will be added to the Shop. Here’s the initial list:
What Does it Do: All Obesotade revives your players, basically makes it so you don’t have to wait the 4hrs to play another game. We’ve got more details on it on our How to Play post, here.
Should I Buy?: In my opinion, no. You’ll earn some for free via daily tasks and I just don’t think it’s worth the Amateur Bucks (or donuts) to purchase Obesotade. So in my mind, pass on ALL Obesotade packages.
Size: 1×2
What Does it Do: Fencing for around your Stadium, just like every other fence in Springfield, just a different design. Can rotate all 4 ways and connects with other fences, just like every other fence in town.
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +10
Should I Buy?: Not a bad item if you want to decorate around your Stadium. I do like the different style of fence, but be warned you’ll need multiples. So this might be something you want to wait on to get, this way you can see how many you want/need and how many bucks you’ll need to get what you want.
Size: 1×3
What Does it Do?: Decoration for Springfield, looks great on some of those football fields many of you deigned in the past. These can also rotate all 4 ways, allowing you some design freedom with how you build your field.
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +500
Should I Buy?: Another one I would pickup. Really adds a nice element to some existing designs. But again, you’ll most likely need 2 so plan your bucks accordingly.
And now let’s breakdown the items that will unlock as you complete Daily Training…
Size: 2×4
What Does It Do: Unlocks in Shop AFTER you’ve won the Bleachers as part of daily training. Bleachers for your sports fields in town. Can rotate all 4 ways, so you’re not limited in design. Also, unlocks The Longest Grind Questline (this is a side quest so you can ignore it):
The Longest Grind Pt 1
Homer starts
Purchase stadium improvements- x3 (can be purchase or earned via Daily Tasks. Improvements include: Fences, Lights, Bleachers etc)
The Longest Grind Pt. 2
Auto starts
Purchase stadium improvements- x8 (first 3 count towards this, so you’ll just need 5 more)
The Longest Grind Pt. 3
Auto starts
Purchase stadium improvements- x15 (first 8 count towards this, so you’ll just need 7 more)
The Longest Grind Pt. 4
Auto starts
Purchase stadium improvements- x20 (first 15 count towards this, so you’ll just need 5 more)
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +100
Should I Buy?: You will earn a couple of these just as part of Daily Training, so personally I’d hold off until the end of the event to see if you need/want more of them for your town.
Size: 3×3
What Does It Do: Unlocks in the shop AFTER you’ve won the lights from the Daily Training tasks. Lights for your Stadium. These can also rotate all 4 ways, so you won’t be limited in design plans.
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +500
Should I Buy?: In my opinion these are pricey and again you’ll get some for free just for completing the daily tasks. Personally, I’d pass on adding more to my town.
Size: 3×2.
What Does It Do: Unlocks in the shop AFTER you’ve won it from the Daily Training Tasks. This is an animated decoration for Springfield. When you tap on it the pins fall and reset, as if it were at a bowling alley.
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +500
Should I Buy?: In my opinion, no. Pricey and just not worth it. Plus you’ll still get one for free by completing the Daily Training.
The following item won’t unlock until 7/2, when you unlock it in the Daily Training Tasks…
What Does It Do: Unlocks in the shop AFTER you’ve won the net from the Daily Training tasks. Can also rotate all 4 ways, so you won’t be limited in design plans.
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +500
Should I Buy?: You may want to add one net to your town so you can have an even 2 for a soccer field.
So now that we’ve covered the basics and what’s inside the shop, let’s talk about some more specific questions you may have…
Will the Shop Items Be Leaving When Act 1 Ends?
No, it doesn’t appear so. Just looks like MORE items will continue to be added to the shop as you unlock more daily training prizes, but the old ones shouldn’t disappear.
A good clue about this? Look at the bottom of the Shop….
It just says Season ends when the event ends. Usually if the items are disappearing they’ll have more of an indicator that you only have ____ amount of time left to get them.
Should I Buy Items, or Upgrade my Players?
Personally, knowing that the items will be in the store for a while, I think it’s much better to upgrade your players every chance you get until they’re 5-Stars. At least until you have 4 players that are 5 stars. This way you can play other 5-Star players and earn even more bucks/fingers as you have a greater chance of winning those matches.
So, my opinion? Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade. (at least 4 players fully)
And that my friends concludes the details for the Amateur Shop!
What are your thoughts on the shop? Any items you’ll be picking up? Any designs you can’t wait to try in your Springfield? How’s your buck earning going? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!