Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
It’s nearly 4th of July in Springfield, and that means it’s once again time for the hole in time and space to be ripped open and a new President to appear in town! In the past, we’ve had Presidents from the 1700s, 1800s, early-mid 1900s appear…this time around we don’t have to flashback to far in the past. As the President of the 1980s joins our Springfield’s…Ronald Reagan.
Of course with that limited-time label, it can be tempting to grab this past president because he’ll be gone soon. But don’t sweat it! That’s where we come in to tell you what’s worth those donuts and what you might want to hold off on.
Wondering if you should add President Reagan and his Re-Education Center to your Springfield? Well before you hit that confirm button let’s break down the pros and cons of adding this Jellybean loving President to your town…
Character: President Ronald W. Reagan
Building/Decoration: Re-Education Center
Donut Cost: 165 Donuts
Earns: $150, 13xp/8hrs
Size: 16×16
Conform-O-Meter: Obedience +5
Other Info: Can be placed on the grass|ocean (yes this can go directly into the Ocean…game changer IMO)
Leaves stores July 11th
Pros
-Can go directly in the ocean, great if you’re short on space in Springfield (plus the ocean is where it belongs)
-Another President for Springfield
-Will use the Re-Education Center for tasks (if it’s on the grass)
-Re-Education Center has a great animation when in use, lights on, birds fly and an inmate jumps off the island.
Cons
-Not voiced
-Outdoor tasks are a little lackluster
-If the Re-Education Center is placed in the Ocean it won’t be used for tasks. Instead, Reagan will use the Squidport Entrance for tasks.
-Pricey combo.
Final Thought
Premium:
I like this combo. Then again I like ALL the Presidential combos that have hit this game. I love that the Re-Education Center can go in the ocean, without needing boardwalk tiles. His animations are a little “meh”, but overall I like the combo.
Freemium:
I’d pass. You’re better off spending your donuts on the Mystery Box and getting another president for less donuts. (plus he’ll likely come back next year for less…)
Of course in the end it’s your decision, we can only tell you what we would or wouldn’t do…and as I premium player I can tell I picked him up immediately. But whatever you decide, just make sure you make your final decision before he leaves our games for good (or for now).
Here’s a look at his tasks…
President Reagan’s Permanent Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Location |
| Be on the Lookout for Assassins | 1hr | $105, 26xp | Re-Education Center/Squidport |
| Promote New Tax Plan | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Outside/Visual |
| Address the Nation | 8hrs | $420, 105xp | Outside/Visual |
| Stress Eat Jellybeans | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Re-Education Center/Squidport |
| Consider Pushing the Big Red Button | 24hrs | $1000, 225xp | Re-Education Center/Squidport |
will also have tasks to Overpay for Sex on the Beach, Try to Win At Blackjack, Drink and Babysit and Dance the Senor Burns…provided you have the buildings associated with those tasks.
And, because we have a lot to cover in a short period of time, here’s the Turbo Tappin’ Version of his Questline:
The New Old New Deal Pt. 1
Reagan starts
Make Lisa Explain Modern Politics- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
Make Ronald Reagan Listen Dumbfounded- 4hrs, Earns $260, 70xp
The New Old New Deal Pt. 2
Reagan starts
Make Republicans Gather for a Meeting- x3. 8hrs, Earns $420, 105xp
Make Ronald Reagan Berate Republicans- 8hrs, Earns $420, 105xp
The New Old New Deal Pt. 3
Reagan starts
Make Ronald Reagan Address the Nation- 8hrs, Earns $420, 105xp
The New Old New Deal Pt. 4
Burns starts
Make Ronald Reagan Promote New Tax Plan- 4hrs, Earns $260, 70xp
The New Old New Deal Pt. 5
Lisa starts
Make Ronald Reagan Stress Eat Jellybeans- 12hrs, Earns $600, 150xp
What are your thoughts on President Reagan and the Re-Education Center? Will you be spending the donuts to bring them to your Springfield? Why or why not? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!