Scratchers, Cat Hostess & Chippy Oh My!

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

A few new items went live in our games this morning…and you guys are clamoring for the info.  So let’s get right to it and break down the quick details of the Platinum Scratchers, Hostess Miss. Springfield & Chippy!

Before I get into the post…first a note about Players Club points.  This is REALLY important, so please pay attention.   Players Club points () are NOT awarded until the item you unlock or purchase is placed (and built) in your Springfield.  So if you won a prize that’s a building, you won’t unlock the associated points until you place it in your Springfield and it has been built.  If you purchase a character, like Cat Hostess Miss. Springfield the points will not be awarded until Cat Hostess Miss. Springfield is unlocked in your town.  So don’t freak out you didn’t get the points..check to see that the item is in your town and NOT in your inventory.  

Now on with your regularly scheduled post…

Let’s start with the Platinum Scratchers.

These have been in the files FOREVER.  They’re basically a more expensive version of the Golden Scratcher, with higher donut payouts.  So yes, these cost cold hard cash..not in game cash, actual cash from your real life pockets.

When you enter Springfield today you’ll see this popup from Apu:

Apu: People are winning so much at the casino that no one wants to waste their money on my lottery tickets.  Preying on human gullibility is the only way I stay in business.  Or wait… what if I tried to provide a great customer experience?  No more gouging. To say “Thank you, come again” and *mean* it.  Eh, maybe I’ll try and lure those idiots back with a fancier Scratch-R.

The Platinum Scratchers are $7.99 each (USD, your country may have a different cost).  And the minimum prize you can win is 100 donuts..and the jackpot is 1,000 Donuts!.

You’ll find them in your Kwik-E-Mart, just like the other Scracthers…

But you’ll notice they’re only available for 3 days…so they are limited time and will leave Springfield on March 4th.  So if you wanna try your hand, buy now before they’re gone!

Here’s the prize payouts:

I purchased one and won 115 donuts..

Not very exciting…at least for me anyway.

And a quick reminder…For $4.99 you can purchase 60 donuts and for $9.99 you can purchase 132 donuts.  So At a minimum of 100 donuts, it’s not a bad return.  Also, remember the Golden Scratcher only costs $0.99 and the Jackpot there is 100 Donuts.

My Opinion… If you’re a premium player it’s worth spending the $7.99 to see what you get, at least once.  If you’re a freemium player who never buys donuts or the $0.99 scratchers…why would you buy these then?  And if you’re the player who casually buys $0.99 scratchers and occasionally $9.99 worth of donuts it may be worth it to try this out, but I can’t speak for you or your finances.

And now for the new stuff in our stores….

Two new premium items arrived today.  Chippy and Cat Hostess Miss. Springfield.  (and a rebate deal if you don’t already have Miss. Springfield)  Let’s quickly break them down..

Chippy- 50 Donuts,   awards 60 ..when you PLACE him in Springfield.  If you store you won’t earn the .  You MUST see the character unlock message first and then you’ll get the . Chippy is an NPC.  So he’ll just roam around Springfield.

Chippy Leaves Stores March 17th

If you already have Miss Springfield

Miss. Springfield Hostess Bundle- 110 Donuts.  Awards 775 …when you PLACE her in Springfield. If you store you won’t earn the .  You MUST see the character unlock message first and then you’ll get the .  Comes with the Golddiggers Casino Sign…but only if you ALREADY have Miss. Springfield. The sign does NOT have a bonus associated with it and impacts Vanity.  And yes…I’ll have a Should I buy on it up soon.  Also, Hostess Miss. Springfield does not earn event currency.  (not that I can tell)

Miss Springfield Leaves Stores March 12th

If you do not have Miss. Springfield…

Miss. Springfield Bundle- 225 donuts, rebate back of 115 Donuts.  Does NOT come with the Gold Diggers Sign.  Instead you’ll get Miss. Springfield, the Cat Hostess Costume & the Sleep Eazy Motel.  Net of 110 donuts.  Should I Buy on Miss. Springfield can be found here. 

Awards 775 …the  are for Cat Hostess Miss.Springfield NOT Miss. Springfield.  So just unlocking Miss. Springfield will not earn you the .  You need to go into your inventory after you purchase her and use the Cat Hostess Costume.  

After you see that character unlock message you will THEN be awarded the 775

This offer is only available until March 12th

And that’s it my friends…the breakdown on the new items to hit our games today!

What are your thoughts on the new additions?  Have you purchased any of them?  Win big on the Platinum Scratcher?  Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!