Monthly Archives: February 2017

Turbo Tappin’ Around the World: Act 3

Posted on February 24, 2017 by | 79 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

It’s time to take off in Springfield! FINALLY an Airport has been added and the tourists are flocking to Springfield..it’s time to go Around the World in our pocket sized towns!

Act 3, the final Act of the Around the World Event hit our devices this morning and a new act, of course, means a new round of the questline to work our way through.  As was mentioned on the rundown post Act 3 runs until March 7th, and you’ll need Homer & Mayor Quimby to get things started.

Remember, the questline is there to guide you.  So when you get stuck on something, or haven’t unlocked something, just follow along with the questline and it’ll take you through everything you need to do to complete the second act.

So let’s take a look at the questline to see just what happens when Springfield goes Brazilian…

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Around the World 101: Norbert’s Daily Tasks Act 3

Posted on February 24, 2017 by | 47 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

We broke down the details behind Norbert’s tasks during Act 1 (which you can find here) but some of you have requested a list for each day’s task with the location to send the character.  This way you can better use your plane tickets each day or you can prevent creating an issue with flights not popping up for you.

As we did for Act 2, we’re breaking down each of the tasks for each day for Act 3…

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Destination Springfield – Calendar Act III

Posted on February 24, 2017 by | 56 comments

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Well, here we are…in the final act of what some are saying is the BEST UPDATE (of the year).  I get it. It has been fun…and I think that seeing the world outside of our Springfield’s.

The fact is, it has been pretty darn EAsy to get everything in the first two acts, and from what I’m seeing in the numbers, Act III isn’t going to be any different. Bonuts?  That is another story…but I guess we’ll have to see…right?

Let’s take a look at the numbers!
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Around the World (Destination Springfield) Act 3 is Live!

Posted on February 24, 2017 by | 124 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Welcome to the wee early morning hours…at least here on the East Coast…and Act 3 of the Around the World Event is upon us.  So have at it my friends!

Remember…this is an automatic change in your game.  Nothing to download, it should just start up in your game..

Mayor Quimby and Miss Springfield will start this for you with dialogue.  This will be followed by a 4hr task for Homer and Mayor Quimby.

Act 3 runs until March 7th

Just what does Act 3 have in store for us?  Let’s take a look… aroundtheworldicon
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Throwing Back Seasons with the Fuzzball – Season 3

Posted on February 23, 2017 by | 3 comments

Hey hey there friends!

So… in case you’re new to this post series… we launched a new feature on the site where I do an audio recap of Seasons of The Simpsons plus whatever other stuff comes out of my mouth. Basically it’s all The Simpsons stuff from the weekly podcast I do. With Totbox on a hiatus from the amazing Throwback posts that I’ve come to love, this is my way of keeping some sort of throwback going and while I’ll miss the hilarity that is Totbox covering episodes of the Best. Show. Ever., I like this format. Shoutout to Alissa for even thinking of this amazing example of the power of double dipping. NOTE: Do not double dip Cheetos… not a good example.

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From the World of Groening: Homer at Bat and Futurama?!

Posted on February 23, 2017 by | 84 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Taking a break from the Around the World Event to bring you some news from the World of Matt Groening.  In this case news from two of his most iconic shows…The Simpsons and Futurama…groening-news Continue reading →

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Around the World Act 2 is Almost Over…

Posted on February 23, 2017 by | 74 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Just a reminder that Act 2 of the Around the World Event Ends TOMORROW February 24th at 0800 GMT (3am ET).

Once Act 2 is over you will no longer be able to earn Act 2 Prizes for free.  So get everything you can before it’s all gone!

Crafting will STILL be available in Act 3.  As will the Sky Credits you’ve accumulated.

For a rundown on everything that was included with Act 1 check out our rundown post here.

Be ready for Act 3 to start bright and early at 0800 GMT (3am ET) tomorrow morning  (February 24th)….

How did you do with Act 2?  Earn all of the prizes? Close to getting there?  Ready for what Act 3 has in store? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!

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Where Did THAT Come From – Uncle Norbert

Posted on February 22, 2017 by | 15 comments

[Cue the dramatic John Williams music]

In our silly lil game, we sometimes see things pop in that we have no clue as to their Origin. They seem familiar, but we just can’t pinpoint from where. So that is why we decided to make a fun lil reminder out of it. To let you know just Where Did THAT Come From?

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Around the World Prize Guide: Act 2, Prize 6 Sumo Stadium

Posted on February 22, 2017 by | 30 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Pack those bags and grab your boarding passes because it’s time to go Around the World with The Simpsons!  The Around the World Event is in full swing in our pocket-sized Springfields and that can only mean one thing….all new prize tracks to work our way through!

This Event is broken up into 3 Acts, with each Act containing part of the story.  To help you move along with the event you’ll get several prizes per Act.  Each prize will either be something fun for Springfield or something to help you move along in the event.For the Second Act you’re tasked with collecting Japanese Pins (ico_cur_aroundtheworld_japanpin_lg) to unlock each prize!

The sixth (and final) Act 2 Prize awarded at 44,540 ico_cur_aroundtheworld_japanpin_lg is the Sumo Stadium (and Sakatumi), because Homer doesn’t have enough people to antagonize in Springfield….

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So let’s take a closer look at this sixth prize and just what happens when you unlock it in your Springfield…

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Where Did THAT Come From? – Mr. Sparkle

Posted on February 22, 2017 by | 27 comments

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Because of his burgeoning school schedule, Wookster asked me to take a whirl at a “Where Did That Come From?” on Mr. Sparkle (aka Misutā Supākoru if you want the Japanese version).

I have to admit, that as I was just coming back from a 3-day trade show in Seattle, and was suffering serious “screen eyes” from trying to play the game, while working, shooting video, and doing “business meetings” with potential clients that went in the wee hours.  So, I was tempted to make the answer really concise…and just say, “Japan.” 

But, as there seems to be no end of the excitement for this odd, yet beloved sub-character in our games, I will do my best to get “deeper” into the origins of our favorite Japanese advertising mascot, “Mr. Sparkle” (with a huge assist from the crib notes that Wookie sent with his email request).

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