Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
Level 60 arrived yesterday…and in the midst of the nice round level update, lockout confusion and all the crazy Wild West fun, Ol’ Gil has returned to Springfield! With his shortest sales pitch yet, he’s pushing Duff Gardens on us this time around….since no one goes to Krustyland, why not bring Krustyland to Springfield?
Duff Gardens isn’t your typical premium buy, as there are some upgrades you can do to add new dimensions to your “amusement park”. So in this post we’re going to not only break down the pros and cons of the Gardens, but we’re also going to give you the ins and outs and everything you need to know about this Duff centered park.
So let’s get to it, shall we?
Building: Duff Gardens
Character/Costume: Lizard Queen Lisa
Donut Price: 145 Donuts
Size: 10×11 (Gardens only)
Earns: $200,22xp/8hrs
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Vanity +100
Requirements: You MUST be at Level 60 to start the questline
What Does It Do: Not an actual amusement park like Krustyland, it’s a building like any other building in Springfield. It’ll earn you cash and XP. The difference is you can send characters on tasks there and in return you’ll get 1 of 4 prizes. We’ll cover that below…
Leaves Games 1 week after you trigger it
Pros:
-Unique looking building for Springfield
-Lizard Queen Lisa is a classic costume for Lisa
-You’ll unlock 4 different decorations for Springfield with the purchase of this (sadly none of them add to your bonus %)
-Lizard Queen Lisa will earns a premium rate on her tasks (except her Go to School task, that earns at the regular rate)
-Three animated tasks (visual)
-Lizard Queen Lisa will use Duff Gardens
Cons:
-On the pricey side for a building/skin combo, although relatively low priced for a Gil “Deal”
-Lizard Queen Lisa (at least at the time of this writing) does not have a 1hr task
-The prizes from Duff Gardens get repetitive, and you end up with a lot of Gnomes
Final Thought:
Premium:
I like this combo. I really do. I think if you’re a premium player and in a position to spend the donuts, grab this before it’s gone. While the Gardens can get a bit repetitive, I do like the look of the building and Lizard Queen Lisa is a really fun addition to Springfield!
So premium players…grab this one.
Freemium:
This is one of those, if you like the idea of the combo grab it items. It’s an ok buy for freemium players. Lizard Queen Lisa is fun and, again, the Duff Gardens add a unique look to Springfield.
So in my opinion, freemium players, if you like this grab it. It’s a good buy.
Of course in the end it’s your decision, we can only tell you what we would or wouldn’t do. And on this one I can tell you I’ll be picking it up for my Springfield. But whatever you decide just make sure you make your final decision before it leaves your game. You’ll have a week to decide…so choose wisely! 🙂
And now onto more details for this purchase….
When you make the purchase Gil says…
Gil: Have Fun with yet another Springfield amusement park! It’s fun and colorful, but don’t drink the water. Just like Mexico!
Here’s a look at the tasks associated with Lizard Queen Lisa
Lizard Queen Lisa’s Permanent Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Location |
| Trip Out on Meds | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Outside/Visual |
| Go to School | 6hrs | $225,55xp | Springfield Elementary |
| Go Crazy Around Town | 8hrs | $420,105xp | Outside/Visual |
| Defend Duff Gardens | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Outside/Visual |
| Swim at the Gardens | 24hrs | $1,000, 225xp | Duff Gardens |
And here’s a look at her questline…
Remember: You must be at Level 60 to see this start…
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 1
Lisa starts
Make Bart Find Lisa’s Old Meds- 2hrs, Earns $175, 40xp
Make Bart Wonder if Giving Lisa Expired Meds is Okay- 2hrs, Earns $175, 40xp
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 2
Marge starts
Make Homer Plan His Next Big Project, the Duff-o-Rail- 1hr, Earns $70, 17xp
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 3
Krusty starts
Make Fat Tony Enjoy the Profit from the Shuttle- 8hrs, Earns $275, 70xp
At this point the Duff Gardens questline will start…we’ll cover it below
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 4
Lisa starts
Make Cletus File a Complaint on the Whack-A-Space-Between-A-Mole- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
Make Lisa Trip Out on the Meds- 4hrs, Earns $260, 70xp
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 5
Krusty starts
Make Krusty Admit the Damp and Society Show is Pretty Good- 8hrs, Earns $420, 105xp
Make Lisa Go Crazy Around Town- 8hrs, Earns $420, 105xp
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 6
Milhouse starts
Make Bart Repost his Review Under Krustyland- 2hrs, Earns $175, 40xp
Make Krusty Flag Bart’s Review as Spam- 2hrs, Earns $175, 40xp
Make Lisa Go Crazy Around Town Again- 2hrs, Earns $175, 40xp
Awards Gnome
I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 7
Lisa starts
Place the Gnome
Tap the Gnome
And here are some details about Duff Gardens…
You’ll trigger the questline for it at Part 3 of I Am Lizard Queen! This questline is basically what will show you how to earn other prizes from the Gardens. Here’s a look at it…
Duff Gardens Pt. 1
Krusty starts
Make Springfielders Trash Passes and Attend Duff Gardens- x5. 5m, Earns $15, 5xp Freemium and Premium
Completing awards Gnome
Duff Gardens Pt. 2
Krusty starts
Make Winners Attend Duff Gardens Instead of Krustyland- x5. 5m. Earns $15, 5xp Freemium and Premium
Completing awards Duff Beerquarium
Duff Gardens Pt. 3
BLH starts
Place the Duff Beerquarium
Make Residents Attend Duff Gardens to See the Duff Beerquarium- x5. 30m. Earns $60, 15xp
Make Villains Attend Krustyland to Loot Abandoned Rides- x5. 30m, Earns $60, 15xp.
At this point you can continue to send characters to the Gardens to unlock prizes:
Who Can You Send?:
How Do I Unlock a Prize?:
For every 5 characters you send to the Gardens you’ll earn a prize. But if you send 10 at once, and clear all 10 at the same time you’ll still only earn 1 prize. (at least that’s how it played out for me last night)
So remember:
5 characters=prize
You’ll also see this task box popup every so often for Duff Gardens….
What Can I Unlocked?
One of 4 prizes…and that’s currently it. Here are your prize options:
And I can tell you that most of the time, you’ll unlock a Gnome. So be prepared for a lot of Gnomes….
And that’s it my friends! The full breakdown, pros and cons, walkthrough and task list for Duff Gardens!
What are your thoughts on the Gardens? Will you be picking it up? Or did you already? Where have you placed the Gardens in your Springfield? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!