Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Casino Event 101: Cletus’ Dice Den

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Viva Las Springfield!  Vegas has arrived in Springfield and nothing says Vegas like rigged games of chance! Cletus’ Dice Den is a place where you can experience first hand one of those rigged games of chance…as you try your luck in the TSTO’s dice game!

So what can you win at Celtus’ Dice Den?  How do you win?  How do you cheat?  Let’s take a look at all those questions and more as we break down the details of Cletus’ Dice Den….

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Casino Event 101: Strategies, Where You Should Be…and RELAXING

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It’s Vegas time in Springfield!  With the glitz, the glamour and the gaming of Vegas…all arriving in our pocket-sized Springfield.

Unfortunately, much like the real Vegas. this event is stressing some of you out.  You’re concerned about your neighbor being way ahead of you or your worried about leveling up crafting immediately or worried about the Players Club.  And then there are some of you who are done with the prizes and are worried about the best strategy going forward in preparation for Act 2.

I’m here to tell you to STOP STRESSING OUT!  It’s a game. It’s not worth panic.  I promise.

So let’s all grab a seat at the pool and order a cocktail (or mocktail..) and remember the Ralph style of playing.  Don’t think, just tap.  🙂

So here are some tips, tricks and strategies to help you go forward with the event…and talk yourself down from the ledge.

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Cletus’ Dice Den Is Live!

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

There’s a new casino game in town….Cletus’ Dice Den is now live in our games!

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This is considered Pre-Act 2…and you’ll still have until March 7th to earn the rest of those Red Chips for the Act 1 Prizes.

You’ll need Cletus free to start things off.

I’ll be back with more info about the Dice Den, once I’ve had a chance to break it all down.  For now…it’s live in our games as another way to have some fun with the event! 🙂

What are your thoughts on Cletus’ Dice Den?  Ready for another game?  How’s your chip count?  Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!

Should I Spend Donuts on the Vegas Sign, Limo & Casino Tokens?

Special thanks to Kim (kimberlyah794) for helping out with this post.  Y’all may know Kim from the comments and from some guest posts during the Winter Event.  Thanks for the help, again, Kim! 

Hey, hey, Tappers!  We’re neck-deep in poker chips here in Springfield and our friends at EA are tempting us to spend something else that is small and round – DONUTS!

There are several new (and one returning) items in the store to tempt you, including the Welcome to Springfield Sign, Limo, and Casino Tokens.  Wanting to know if these items are worth spending your precious donuts?  Never fear, we are here to give you the run-down on these items!

 

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Casino 2016 Prize Guide: Act 1, Prize 3 Magic Act Milhouse

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Viva Las Springfield!  The Casino Event has arrived in Springfield…and it’s full of Vegas inspired decorations, buildings and games!

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 First Act you’re tasked with collecting Red Chips (ico_casino_redchip_lg) to unlock each prize!

The third Act 1 prize awarded at 44,300 ico_casino_redchip_lg (or +21,600 from the Impulse Wedding Chapel) is Magic Act Milhouse…because it’s not Vegas without a Magic Act!

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

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Casino 2016 Prize Guide: Act 1, Prize 2 Impulse Wedding Chapel

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Viva Las Springfield!  The Casino Event has arrived in Springfield…and it’s full of Vegas inspired decorations, buildings and games!

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 First Act you’re tasked with collecting Red Chips (ico_casino_redchip_lg) to unlock each prize!

The second Act 1 prize awarded at 22,700 ico_casino_redchip_lg (or +15,900 from Burns’ Fountain) is the Impluse Wedding Chapel…because very Vegas inspired area needs a quickie wedding location

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

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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!

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Before I get into the post…first a note about Players Club points.  This is REALLY important, so please pay attention.   Players Club points (ico_mhub_casino_eventlevel) 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.  

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Casino 2016 Prize Guide: Act 1, Prize 1 Burns’ Fountain

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Viva Las Springfield!  The Casino Event has arrived in Springfield…and it’s full of Vegas inspired decorations, buildings and games!

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 First Act you’re tasked with collecting Red Chips (ico_casino_redchip_lg) to unlock each prize!

The first Act 1 prize awarded at 6,800 ico_casino_redchip_lg is Burns’ Fountain…because every Casino should have a fancy fountain out front…

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

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Should I Spend Donuts on La Belle Frottage?

Special thanks to Kim (kimberlyah794) for helping out with this post.  Y’all may know Kim from the comments and from some guest posts during the Winter Event.  Thanks for the help, again, Kim! 

Greetings from the frozen wasteland of northern Indiana, fellow tappers! We’ve been snowed-in for a few days here, which has allowed me to really get into my game. Yay (?)!

This event has brought us some new and tempting ways to spend our precious sprinkles, including La Belle Frottage. Now I know you might be wondering if this is worth YOUR donuts, but don’t fret! We’re here to tell you what’s worth the donuts and what you might want to hold off on.

Wondering if you should add La Belle Frottage to your casino strip? Well before you hit that confirm button let’s break down the pros and cons of adding this questionably-named casino to your Springfield!

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Viva Springfield: Share Your Casino Inspired Design Ideas!

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Viva Springfield…the Casino update has arrived!  With all new Vegas inspired buildings and decorations it can be pretty daunting trying to find the prefect place to put everything.  So I thought what better way to help design your Casino area of Springfield, then with input and shared ideas from each other!

So post screenshots of areas you’re working on.  Something you’re particularly proud of, something you need some input from others on or just something you’re completely lost on.  Have fun and share ideas with each other, that’s what makes the TSTO Addicts community so great!

Personally I’m working on my own Vegas Strip in the lower section of my Springfield, on the new land added with this update.  I’ve already added a Monorail “stop” to the strip..and hope to build it up more as I unlock more casinos and decorations…for now here’s what I’ve got:

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Like I said it’s a work in progress.  I need more stuff.  But I’m slowly working on it.  I’ve got the general idea of what I want to do so far…

Oh and a heads up…we’ll be doing a Springfield Showoff of the Casino update in the coming weeks.  So start laying out those towns and getting them prepped for their glamour shots!  We’ll put up a post when we’re ready to start gathering your images for Showoff, so for now just keep designing.  (please don’t send them in now, they’ll just get lost in the shuffle)