Note: The servers have been giving me issues off and on since Act 3 hit. It’s probably just a bunch of people trying to get in at once. Or it’s just because it’s 4am here on the East Coast and 1am where EA is. In any event…don’t panic if you see the Bart Screen. Just hit retry and see if you can get back in. If you can’t, walk away from your game for a little bit and come back to it later. The servers will come back, they always do…
Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
Happy Friday! Woohoo it’s finally the weekend! (well as soon as 5pm rolls around…) But here I am up at just after 4am here on the East Coast because Act 3 (the final Act) of the Monorail is now live!
Remember…this is an automatic change in your game. Nothing to download, it should just start up in your game..
Just what does Act 3 have in store for us? Let’s take a look…
Act 3 will start up with some dialogue from Sebastian Cobb…
Sebastian: The Monorail is almost complete. Now all we need are some bells and whistles.
Quimby: You mean unnecessary projects that provide opportunities for corrupt officials to skim a little of the top?
Sebastian: No, I literally need bells and whistles. We need a way to warn people before we hit them.
Quimby: That’s fine. I can skim off necessary projects as well.
New Prize Currency for Act 3..
Bell and Whistle
You’ll be awarded Bells and Whistles now for the Project Board, Clearing Possums and visiting neighbors (and clearing neighbor actions in your town). This also includes the 5 day Daily Combo, you will now get 5000 Bells and Whistles on the 5th consecutive day of play.
Possums +10
Clear “Garbage Stench”(Neighbor Tap) +1
Neighbor Visits are still +6 for a MAX of 90 Actions per 24hrs.
Daily Challenge Bonus
It’ll still happen for the Project Board, just like Act 1 and Act 2. Only now you’ll be awarded for completing actions.
Act 3 Personal Prizes
Mall-O-Rail Station- 5,200 Also comes with 3 straight track pieces
3 Track Pack- 12,600
3 Track Pack- 23,550
Mall-O-Rail Station Pieces- 42,950
5 Track Pack- 56, 450 (this should include S curves)
Mall-O-Rail Station Pieces- 75,850
5 Track Pack- 91,050
Mall-O-Rail Station Pieces- 110.450
5 Track Pack- 127,300
Rail Yard- 154,550 (includes Sebastian Cobb)
Bonus Donuts
The bonus donut questline is back! This time it is Project Management: Glass! The questline will ONLY appear for 3 parts and then you’ll complete it. So you can only earn 6 donuts this round at most. But hey free donuts are free donuts! 😉
Act 3 Questline
No real questline for this act, as that hit the other day. BUT there is the Fast Track to Success questline that will appear. This essentially tells you to place the Mall-O-Rail Station and Station pieces as you earn them.
Bonus Track
Yes, once you complete the Act 3 Prize Track you’ll have the opportunity to earn bonus track again. And yes, the project board cap will be removed once you unlock all of the Act 3 prizes…
Act 2 Prizes
IF you didn’t collect them all… you can still access them by tapping on the “ACT TWO PRIZES” tab in the Personal Prizes area. As you can no longer collect items for them, your only option now is to pay donuts to outright by each one left at the point you left off at.
New Items in the Store
No new items were added TODAY, but a few items hit our stores yesterday. Check out this post for more details on those items…
Rail Yard Prizes
Note: Once you unlock and place the Railyard, the Project Board becomes obsolete. You will NOT be able to turn in items at the Project Board after you unlock and place the Rail Yard. This will only impact you when it comes to earning Bonus Track via collecting Bells and Whistles….but you’ll still get the bonus track described below via the Rail Yard.
This also eliminates the Daily Bonus. So once you’re in the Rail Yard you will no longer get the Daily Bonus…
Once you unlock the final Act 3 prize you’ll have a chance for even MORE prizes! Well more tracks….and free donuts
It looks like you’ll be given the chance to turn in items from the dump to the Rail Yard to make more mystery Track pieces…
It looks like you’ll be given the opportunity to earn more tracks and free donuts each week via the Rail Yard, which is great for players who were hoping to get more tracks after the event ends!
The bad news is you’ll still have to grind out tasks to earn materials to get tracks…
Just for those curious…looks like you can earn 16 track pieces + 5 donuts per week with the Rail Yard.
This is something we’ll cover more in depth in another post…for now just know that the option is there for more tracks after the event ends! So work hard to earn that Rail Yard before the event is over!
And that my friends is the details of Act 3 of the Monorail Event!
What are you’re thoughts on Act 3? Excited about the prizes? How many tracks have you earned so far? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!
Ahhhhh I’m having a panic attack (ok so that’s slightly over dramatic) but I’m going on away today for 5 days with no cell reception 🙁 I’m at 33854 in my collection, if I play like mad when I get back will I be able to make up for missed time……I so badly want the rail yard!!! So far I’ve been completing all prizes about 3 days early & earning approx 8-10 extra track pieces, can anyone hazard a guess for me?!
If you can do some serious grinding when you get back (login every hour over 14+ hours), you should be able to do it. I left for vacation when act 2 started and was only able to log in 3 times over 5 days and accumulated about 12,000 duct tape total. After 2 days of grinding when got home, I made up for all the lost time…even got 4 extra pieces of track before the act ended. It can be done. Good luck!
Remember that daily cap is cumulative, so when you get back you should have plenty of time to catch up if you grind like crazy while the rest of us sit around and wait for the cap to increase. As Beth said, it should take you a couple of days if you devote yourself to checking in every few hours and re sending everyone on recycling. Good luck!
Does anyone have any idea what the daily cap is?
It should be 14k but I honestly haven’t tested it yet….
Thanks. I’m trying to figure it out, too. But the choices in the Project board ruin it, sometimes.
After q day of reaching the cap, I decided to try it again the next day, WITH counting B&W. Got as far as 14895, with 1264 as my last contribution. So I thought it might be 15k… But could also be 14k…
After 1 day reaching the cap, I decided to try again next day to see what it was. 14.895 B&W, with 1.264 as last thing. Could be 14k, could be 15k…
I’ve been tapping like crazy since act 3 started, and have yet to see a single glass project on the board. Just metal and plastic. Got all 6 donuts for the first 2 acts quickly but this one is getting frustrating. Anyone else having this problem? Any tips?
It’s common to not see glass that often in the Project Board. It’s a rarer item. Really no tips to make it appear faster, it’s random what appears and when..
I’ve actually observed a complicated pattern to the project board (I think). Each project column cycles through each type of recycle material. Sometimes the three columns are in sync- asking for all metal cans for instance, or all plastic, etc. it just depends on which column you choose from. For a while I wasn’t seeing any projects asking for plastic, but then it cycled around from glass and metal back to plastic. Then I was seeing a lot more plastic, and less of the others. You kind of have to play with it for a while to see what I’m talking about. In the end, I don’t think it really matters which column you choose from. The important thing is to keep track of the daily limit- or at least try to. Also- try to max out metal, glass, and plastic by the end of the day so that you’re fully stocked at the beginning of the next day. And of course, glass is the important item for the beginning of act three until you get your six free doughnuts.
That’s my 2 cents.
So today I have had a huge issue with game freezing, Never an issue before. Seems like reading threads others have been experiencing lots of bugs. Seems it was an inevitability
Try putting the Mall-o-rail station into storage. My game kept freezing up after 10 or so taps once I placed the new station for Act 3 (had to force-close and relaunch every time). I tucked that station into inventory and haven’t had a single instance of the game freezing since then. Granted, I won’t get the possums from that station every 4 hours, but that’s a small price to pay so I don’t throw my tablet across the room 😉
What size is the rail yard? Love what you do … and EA has outdone themselves again. Woohoo
6×8
My problem is….I have the donut task up there and i have to mine glass, but I had already filled up my glass inventory and now none of the tasks on the board are letting me use glass so i keep getting stuck turning in too many bells but i can’t use the glass and complete the donut quest….any ideas here?
It’s a fine line honestly…there aren’t a ton of glass projects that popup…it might be a little while before you earn the donuts. But you should get it clear before the 15th…
Does this mean we can still earn track peices after the event ends?
That’s what we’re thinking (based on the in-game messaging)…but really no 100% way to know for sure until it ends.
I don’t know if the hippie is named in the series or game but I am from the generation that would get that reference to “Uriah Heep”.
Hey tappers try to find yourselves a music site where you can get a listen to “Stealin'”, “Gypsy”, or my personal favorite “The Magicians Birthday” – the last of which has a guitar solo to introduce the devil (party crasher that he is) that’s nearly 4 minutes long midway through the song.
Music made by musicians instead of auto tune. Ahh…good memories
And I’m from the generation that knows that the name was originally from a Charles Sickens novel (David Copperfield, I think….and, no, we’re not talking about the magician here…) 😉
Favorite Dickens novel! But which generation was that? Was Teddy Roosevelt your president when you were entering adulthood? 😝
Lol! No, not THAT old. But pretty much all of the members of the Classics Book Group that I lead at a local Barnes and Noble are over the age of 50. I think that says something about which generations were more likely to read Dickens.
Are you sure that doesn’t just show which generation is more likely to join the book group?:-) (Speaking as a younger Dickens fan)
The mall o rail station is a bit silly because the platform is covered with flower beds and passengers would not be able to board or alight
🚝 🙂
You deserve some doughnuts for using the word “alight.”
Hmm… well still afternoon in here 😉
Just hit the cap for day one and thought nooo ……then I remembered, it resets in one hour, so I’m playing at just the right pace …..nice to know EA is in tune with my playing style
Happy Saturday neighbours, friends, tappers, addicts !
🚝 ♻ 🐜 👠 🍩 😎
Act 3 (the final Act) of the Monorail and I’m glad to add the Mall-O-Rail Station to my Springfield (obtaining the Rail Yard seems like a must, since Tappers can craft more Monorail Track – Sabastien Cobb should be an interesting Character) 🙂
Ever since ACT 3 my game freezes when I go to the Project board! Can’t progress… have messaged EA but no response as of yet… Anyone else had that problem… I won’t be able to get the final rewards if it doesn’t get fixed 🙁
This is someone else’s suggestion about the game or project board freezing since being on Act 3: Try putting the Mall-o-rail station into storage. My game kept freezing up after 10 or so taps once I placed the new station for Act 3 (had to force-close and relaunch every time). I tucked that station into inventory and haven’t had a single instance of the game freezing since then. Granted, I won’t get the possums from that station every 4 hours, but that’s a small price to pay so I don’t throw my tablet across the room. Hope you have already fixed the freezing problem, or do very soon!
Been really enjoying this event. Almost as good as the superheroes one. Glad they got rid of the upgrade and store concepts from previous events. Got tired of killing myself trying to save up enough resources for a welcome sideshow bob sign or more Monsarno flower walls. The daily cap is kinda annoying, but I like that it gives you a break for the day when you hit it. Love the hippie…”Contemporize man!” And now that I heard you can earn tracks after this event ends makes me really excited. Thanks for all the great info on this site. Awesome stuff.
Great information. Thanks. I was wondering, is there a daily whistle cap for the Project Board in Act 3? or have I just not hit it yet? I’m at 21,000+ right now, and it is still accepting more. Cruiz’in along. 🙂
Looks like 14k
14K? I’m not saying your wrong bc I honestly have absolutely no idea what it would be or if there is one. I do have one question though. They asked if there was a cap because they were already at 21K+ and was still going, so just wondering how it’s only 14K..? Any responses or opinions are much appreciated!!😁
I’ve all but given up on visiting my neighbors because of the game crashing. For every 3 neighbors I visit it kicks me out completely.
Sigh….been maxed out on glass for days now…
Can’t get any bonuts!
Still, if the free donuts every week thing is for real!? 🙂
Well I’m off to a fast start. Almost 21000 B&W so far. (It helps that I got the 5000 from my daily bonus), Feels like I’m gonna need to do some major redesign of my town since I have the tracks winding around. So very happy we will be able to keep earning tracks after the event is over. Happy weekend tapping everyone!
Any vague ideas as to what the cap is? I have gotten about 10k b&w from the project board and haven’t been stopped yet
Should be right around 14k, but I haven’t tested it yet
Thanks
I specifically chose to test the cap once I hit 10,000 to see what the limit is. After 10,000, I used the smallest options possible to increase my earnings. When I was at 13,790, my lowest option was 312, putting me at 14,102, and Sebastian Cobb didn’t feel like doing his job any more. 😉 So yes, Alissa, looks like the files are right this Act! Hope this saves you some testing!
Also, on a side note, I’m STOKED that I can read and post on this site again. Since July-ish, every time I tried to get on this site, my iphone (5) would take me straight into the App Store while the page was loading. Anybody else have that problem? Anyway, YAY!! I’m back!! Missed you guys!!!
14k sounds right on for when I hit the cap day one. Save your opossums & neighbors for after you hit it. It’s an excellent start for the next day. 😉
katg504,
I didn’t notice your response to this post until after I replied, but I wanted to tell you that after reading threw ALL the posts up to this point, YOUR (KATG504) reply is the most useful. It’s informative & we know it to be true bc u made sure to tell us that YOU, (not your best friend or your child, no one else)YOU played & played until u figured it out, for yourself, & for us. I appreciate that. That same appreciation also comes from those who ask ?’s, answer ?’s, post information &/or opinions, reply to posts, find the answer(s) they needed, or for ANY other reason. They benefit from ur shared answers found during the hours spent on the game. That’s one HUGE benefit of this group. Either find the answers ur looking for in old conversations, start a new one to get them, or do both until one gives u what u want. Attracting the right people that do not stop until they get to the answers they need, whether it’s for themselves or someone else, it doesn’t matter. Please don’t take from this post that I’m saying it isn’t ok to make an educated guess, bc it is absolutely ok. Just make sure everyone your telling knows it’s an educated guess, so that they can confirm it before spreading it on to others. So, unless you played the game & found the answer yourself, or you actually saw someone else find it, then it’s an educated guess. Make sure to always confirm what your told so that you, & everyone else can give credit where it’s due (people, websites, etc.) && know where to never revisit for answers. I want all of our posts to only contain the truth, nothing left out or twisted around. That way, we can post our question, & while waiting for a response we begin to scroll threw all of the previous convos to find the answer were looking for. Then, if we find it before receiving a response, I’d love to be able to trust the answer w/out having to double & triple check it. Well everyone, it’s something we each can & should strive for daily. Good luck! 😉🔮☀️👾😘
I’ve seen everyone say 14K, except for 1 other person. They asked if anyone knew what the cap was or if there was one at all because he was at 21K+ && haven’t been stopped yet..?? So he was actually to 21K he says, && everyone saying 14K said that’s what they believe it is but haven’t actually got to 14K to see for themselves. I hope this helps, && your able to find your answer!😁
Remember that the cap only governs B&W’s earned through the project board. Daily bonuses, possums, friend taps, etc., are not included in the cap calculation. There is no limit, so far as I know, to how many B&W’s you can earn outside the project board.
Why do they always either gives us 2 right facing staircases or 2 left facing ones for the different stations? One of each would be better.
Yeah. You cannot make the buildings symmetrical.
I think it’s the same logic that always wants to put that next piece of fencing or shrubbery on the road instead of the other side, where it can actually be placed.
I’m pleasantly surprised that we’ll be able to earn track after the event is over. I thought for sure we would have to cough up donuts for more track
Man am I getting unlucky with the project board this time around. Every project I get involves Metal, and my plastic and glass storages are beyond full. Only have the first prize so far -_-
I’ve been having the same issue. Since Act 2. So annoying!! Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m really worried I won’t get the final prize of this act, which would be a huuuuuge bummer!
I get the most glass/plastic tasks in the middle spot, you might try focusing on that spot to see if it helps.
Thanks!
Project logic:
Hand in 30 glass and get 1134 bells and whistles;
Hand in 30 glass PLUS 1000 trash and get 1127 bells and whistles
Sooooo… apparently more resources should result in LESS rewards….
I hadn’t been doing any math, just happened to come across those two projects on my board at the same time. So disappointing.
think of it as the cost of garbage disposal. Have also noticed the same thing. The situation is that the coefficient is variable within a certain range so the same number of bottles yields a number of bells and whistles, within that range rather than a set number.
My offered projects changed (while I was still under the cap). When I completed the new project it went back to offering the 1134bw for 30 glass. Doesn’t seem very random….
It’s been happening the whole event. Usually not a big difference between the two though.
Where is Malibu Stacy when you need her? “Math is hard”
Expatrie-
I didn’t play the whole (almost) day yesterday, just so I could get the day 5 bonus.
Thanks Alissa for your dedication …..
you should consider moving over here, then you could lie in till 9am
🙂 ⏰ 🙂
Wondering if anyone else is having an issue with there Project Board. I finished the daily challenge this morning. I was trading in materials a bit ago and I get a message on my board that says “Daily Challenge Complete. Phew! Sebastian Cobb needs a break, come back tomorrow to trade in more projects.” Now, even though I have available resources, I can’t trade in anything for bells and whistles. Any ideas?
You probably hit the cap
That must be it. I didn’t know there was a cap. That never happened before. Thanks for the reply.
My game is ruined. Buildings and characters missing. Tasks reset when I log in, so can’t progress. I need metal to complete daily tasks but as the tasks reset I can’t move on.
Contact EA
I have but it has resolved itself after I rearranged my tracks, removing any that were in water (as mentioned/suggested in another post)
Since act three started, my Monorail is going in the opposite direction that it was in acts one and two. Weird.
Yay! Monorail episode on Sky One right now!
Yay I can finally clear the stink out of my town… I took the last couple days off after earning the last prize in Act 2 (sorry neighbors). I was worried about passing up the opportunity to earn more track but now having the Rail Yard to work towards makes that concern irrelevant! Happy tapper. 🙂