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The Simpsons: Tapped Out content updates

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The latest, the fifty-sixth content update was released on July 23, 2014 on The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The first and the second were released in September 2012.

Note: The price of some buildings often change after a new content update and because of this, the price of a building listed on this page may not reflect the price of that building in-game.

Tutorial

Level 5-9

Level 10-14

Level 15-20

Level 21

The first content update was released on September 21, 2012, and came nearly a month after the game's re-launch on the App Store. The update was 40.3 MB.

Level 21 was introduced, a long-awaited level for players who had finished Level 20 months before. The Muntz House was unlocked with Level 21, and unlocked Nelson. Springfield Library was added as a Level 12 building, and unlocked Martin when built. Also two new premium items were added, the School Bus, unlocking Otto, and the Springfield Observatory. Several new decorations were added as well.

"Moonshine River"

The second content update was released on September 28, 2012. The Duff Racer was the only thing added to the game; it was added to celebrate the Season 24 premiere "Moonshine River" on September 30, 2012.

Halloween 2012 and Level 22

The third content update (version 3.0.0.) was available to download on October 3, 2012. This was a huge update, introducing new Halloween characters and buildings. Players were able to squish zombies after building the Springfield Cemetery, toilet-paper and egg friends' houses, and unlock new Halloween quests.

Level 22 came with the update and added Mrs. Krabappel and her apartment building, as well as several decorations.

The update was partly a tie-in with "Treehouse of Horror XXIII", which aired 4 days after the update was released. Once the player had completed a Mayan calendar in-game, the Mayan God was unlocked. The non-playable character asked the player a question - the player receiving Donut Tapped Out.png10 and the first new outfit for the game, Mayan Homer if the player chose the correct answer. Choosing the incorrect answer and then getting the correct answer would unlock Mayan Homer without the player receiving Donut Tapped Out.png10.

The Mystery Boxes were also changed to Wicked Treat Boxes and the price was decreased by Donut Tapped Out.png4, making the Wicked Treat Boxes the second least costing premium item at the time it was available.

The update was scheduled to end on Halloween 2012, but the features remained in the game for around another week.

Level 23

The fourth content update was released on November 5, 2012. The update included two new characters Kent Brockman and Bumblebee Man, two new buildings and several new decorations. The update was 52.7MB.

This update did not remove the Halloween features; the price of the Ray Gun was decreased by Donut Tapped Out.png50.

Thanksgiving 2012

The fifth content update was released officially on November 8, 2012. This update removed the Halloween features from the game and changed the Halloween rewards for characters and buildings to cash and XP.

Information about this update was revealed on a Facebook account for a Tapped Out fansite. Information on what was included in the game's raw files was posted, which included a new outfit for Homer - Ninja Homer, which was made available around five months later during the Whacking Day content update.

Penny-Wiseguys

The sixth content update was an in-app update released on November 13, 2012 which added Fat Tony as a character in the "Wise Guys" collection. Fat Tony's quests were part of an exclusive storyline leading up to the premiere of "Penny-Wiseguys" on November 18, 2012.

The Day the Earth Stood Cool

Reports of a seventh content update began on November 29, 2012 when a user of the Tapped Out forums reported that a Christmas-themed Tapped Out logo had appeared on the App Store on the Apple devices. Other users then denied the reports, but then another user posted an image featuring the Christmas logo.

The seventh content update was released on November 30, 2012, and it wasn't a Christmas-themed update - it was an update with a tie-in to "The Day the Earth Stood Cool". The update is 54.5MB. This update removed the ability to buy the Thanksgiving balloons.

Christmas 2012 and Level 24

On December 3, 2012, The Simpsons: Tapped Out's official Facebook page posted a message: "Let it snow! Springfield's in for some holiday magic with a big new update... coming soon!" - which implied that the update would be released sometime in the first week of December. It was announced on Tapped Out's Facebook page the following day that the holiday update would be released the next day (December 5, the same day when Tapped Out would no longer be able to be played on 1st and 2nd generation iPod touches and iPhones), and included in that post was an image of Santa Homer - a new outfit for Homer that was introduced in the update. With the update also came a new icon for the game, and a new opening menu, also known as a 'splash screen'. The update's limited time currency was Santa Coins.

The update brought Gil into the game - but as a non-playable character. The first time he appeared was when he gave the player the option to buy a premium building (which unlocked an outfit) and a premium decoration together for less than the overall price. The second time he offered the player 25% off donuts - that offer brought a bug to the game which caused several players to be locked out of their games.

Players could buy a Santa's Sack for Donut Tapped Out.png5, similar to the Mystery Box, and upon purchase the player would receive between 10-20 Santa Coins. Santa's Sacks were given to the player free in the Daily Play Combo instead of the Mystery Box.

The bug the second of Gil's offers brought presumably caused the update's features to be available until January 10, 2013 rather than January 3, 2013 it was previously supposed to be available to.

Level 25

The ninth content update was released on January 11, 2013 after the Christmas features (apart from the snow) were removed in-game. When Tapped Out was released on Android, this update came with it (apart from the US release).

Valentine 2013

The tenth content update was released on January 30, 2013. This was a Valentine's-themed update, and Hearts were its limited time currency.

The update removed the snow, and the snowmen introduced in the previous update's graphics had changed to show them in a 'melted' state. A new 'splash screen' was introduced with the update.

Players can buy a Mystery Love Box for Donut Tapped Out.png5, which contain either hearts or themed decorations. Hearts are new currency in the update, and you can buy three buildings with them and 8 decorations.

The update added two of the game's currently most expensive buildings - the Escalator To Nowhere and the Popsicle Stick Skyscraper, costing Cash.png1,000,000 and Cash.png2,000,000 respectively.

The update introduced the ability to win money at the Kwik-E-Mart by purchasing a Scratch-R. The Scratch-R is currently in-game and Scratch-Rs are able to be bought every 6 hours. The update also installed the ability to send Valentine's cards to friends' towns. Those players who had reached the end of Level 25 got a special notice explaining that until the game rolled out the next level, players saved up XP to reach the next bonus level. At the start of every bonus level, a screen appeared and the player chose one of three 'present' icons to get either Donut Tapped Out.png1, Donut Tapped Out.png2 or Donut Tapped Out.png3. Bonus levels are currently in-game.

The update brought most likely the biggest bug the game had ever seen - the "Harp of Death". The bug caused the game to crash, and upon launch, the game would freeze and continuously play a 'harp' sound. The bug is still around, but since an unofficial solution was announced, numbers of cases have dropped dramatically.

The event ended on February 28, two weeks after Valentine's Day.

Level 26

Some Tapped Out players posted on the game forums that they had received two content updates (technically). The content of the eleventh content update had been downloaded with the content of the tenth.

A user posted on the forums on February 2, 2012 that the price of the "Escalator To Nowhere" had been changed to Cash.png500,000 with the update; a user posted on that same thread on February 4, 2013 that at least Milhouse's "Eat at Phineas Q. Butterfat's" task had been cut from 8 hours long to 30 minutes long, also with the update. None of these things actually happened on the update's official release.

The update was released officially on February 14, 2013. On that date, players on the Tapped Out forums reported that "The Science Fund" had appeared in the Store, costing $14.99 or £10.49. "The Science Fund" later became one of Gil's offers.

Gorgeous Grampa

The twelfth content update was released on February 28, 2013, and is an episode tie-in with "Gorgeous Grampa".

The App Store description of the update (version 4.1.3) describes the content added in the last update instead of what is in this update.

The update removed the ability to purchase the Valentine's Day update buildings and decorations. The update also added the ability to purchase a "Golden Scratch-R", which had appeared on the iTunes Tapped Out listing a while back in the list of purchases. A Golden Scratch-R costs 99¢/69p/0,89€ and the jackpot is Donut Tapped Out.png100.

St. Patrick's Day 2013

The thirteenth content update was released on March 7, 2013 and was a St. Patrick's Day update. Unlike other themed events, this event had no limited time currency.

The update introduced Tom O'Flanagan and his pub to the game, as well as another themed character, the Leprechaun.

Dark Knight Court

The fourteenth content update was released on March 14, 2013 and was a tie-in with "Dark Knight Court".

This update removed Lisa's greyed-out 30 minute "Meditate" task at the Springfield Buddhist Temple.

Level 27

The fifteenth content update was released on March 21, 2013.

In the thirteenth content update, a task for Lisa to "Meditate" for 30 minutes at the Springfield Buddhist Temple appeared, locked, in Lisa's task list. The task was removed with the next update, before being released officially with this update.

What Animated Women Want

The sixteenth content update was released on April 8, 2013 and is an episode tie-in with "What Animated Women Want".

On April 8, 2013, a user reported that Swanky Fish and Springfield Falls had disappeared from their game, along with the player's Donut Tapped Out.png90. Many users also reported this, as well as other cases where only one of the two had disappeared. The user that originally reported the glitch later provided a solution, which was to re-install the game twice.

Whacking Day

The seventeenth content update was released on April 10, 2013 and is the long-awaited Whacking Day update. The event's limited time currency is snakes. The update bought several new features to the game. This update on Google Play also came with Origin for Android players. The update comes with a new splash screen and a new icon.

This is the first update to offer prizes, and the second requiring the player to tap on a non-playable character to kill them - the first was zombies during the Halloween Update in 2012. For the player to acquire prizes, they must whack up to a certain amount of snakes. The first prize is Fort Sensible, a building, and to acquire it, the player must whack Snake.png150.

The update's limited time currency is snakes. In a way, snakes are not a currency in the update as they are not used to physically purchase things in the store.

A message popped up on April 23, and gave the player 12 free Donuts.

The update will not end on May 2, 2013 as originally thought, but a week later on May 9, 2013. On May 10, Whacking Day was extended to May 16, 2013.

Level 28

The eighteenth content update was released on April 19, 2013. The update made Fat Tony available to players who missed out on the opportunity to acquire him during an episode promotion in November 2012. Three buildings were introduced, as well as Legs and Louie, and the premium character, the Rich Texan. The hot tub was added as a decoration.

Whiskey Business

The nineteenth content update was released on May 2, 2013. The update made Respectable Moe available to players as a limited costume. The limo was added as a limited decoration.

Level 29

The twentieth content update was released on May 10, 2013. The update added a new level, a new character, three new buildings, and an extension to the Whacking Day update.

Season 24 Yard Sale

The twenty-first content update was released on May 16, 2013. The update included new decorations based on season 24 and removed the Whacking Day. It ended on May 29, 2013.

Gil's May Offer

The twenty-second content update was released on May 24, 2013. The update included an offer from Gil. It ended on May 28, 2013.

Level 30

The twenty-third content update, known as the Level 30 content update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on May 31, 2013. It including two characters, Herman and Jasper. Three buildings, Herman's Military Antiques, Zesty's and Community Center. Three decorations, Training Dummy, Bomb Shelter, and Miniature Nuclear Warhead.

Squidport

The twenty-fourth content update, known as the Squidport update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on June 12, 2013. It including the Squidport to the game.

4th July 2013

The twenty-fifth content update, known as the 4th July 2013 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on June 28, 2013. It including two characters, Abraham Lincoln and Rex Banner. One skin, All-American Apu. Two buildings, Lincoln's Cabin and Nighthawk Diner. Five decorations, Liberty Bell, American Flag, Pinewheel Firework, Box of Fireworks and Lisa Statue of Liberty.

Level 31

The twenty-sixth content update, known as the Level 31 or Wolfcastle update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on July 15, 2013. It including one character, Wolfcastle and a skin to him, McBain. Three buildings, Wolfcastles's Mansion, Film Set and All Night Gym. Two decorations, Carved Ice Sculpture and Radioactive Man Billboard.

Level 32

The twenty-seventh content update, known as the Level 32 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on July 25, 2013. It including two characters, Rod and Todd. One Skin, Kamp Bart. Three buildings, Sir-Putt-a-Lot's, Calmwood Mental Hospital and Kamp Krusty. Two decorations, Left-handed Roadster and Monkey Bars.

Krustyland

The twenty-eighth content update, known as the Krustyland update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on July 31, 2013. It including the Krustyland to the game.

Level 33

The twenty-ninth content update, known as the Level 33 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on August 15, 2013. It including four character, Arnie Pye, Eddie, Lou and K9 Officer. Two buildings, Springfield Wax Museum and The Sunsphere. Three decorations, Little Lady Justice, S.W.A.T. Van and Training Wall.

Level 34

The thirtieth content update, known as the Level 34 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on August 29, 2013. It including two character, Calmers and Sherri and Terri (counted as one character.) Two buildings, Springfield High School and Springfield Knowledgeum. Five decorations, Chalmer's 1979 _onda, Minnow Pond, Camp Fire, Robby The Automaton and World's Largest Zirconia.

Level 35

The thirty-first content update, known as the Level 35 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on September 12, 2013. It including four characters, Patty, Selma, Disco Stu and Jub-Jub. Four buildings, DMV, Spinster City Apartments, Stu's Disco and Springfield Pet Shop. Three decorations, Popsicle Stick Patty & Selma, Popsicle Stick Disco Stu and DMV Limo.

Season Premiere 2013

The thirty-second content update, known as the Season Premiere 2013 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on September 23, 2013.

Halloween 2013

The thirty-third content update, known as the Halloween 2013 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on October 1, 2013.

Level 36

The thirty-fourth content update, known as the Level 36 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on October 23, 2013. It including two characters, Jimbo and Dolph. Two buildings were included, Museum of Natural History and Noise Land Video Arcade. One decorations was also added, the Stolen Bumper Car.

Level 37

The thirty-fifth content update, known as the Level 37 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on November 7, 2013. It included two characters, Kirk and Luann. Three buildings, Bachelor Arms Apartments, Cracker Factory, and Office of Unemployment and three decoration, the Southern Cracker Fountain, Golden Calf Idol, and Fleet-A-Pita Van.

Thanksgiving 2013

The thirty-sixth content update, known as the Thanksgiving 2013 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on November 15, 2013.

Yellow Subterfuge

The thirty-seventh content update, known as the Yellow Subterfuge, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on December 4, 2013.

Christmas 2013

The thirty-eighth content update, known as the Christmas 2013, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on December 10, 2013.

Married to the Blob

The thirty-ninth content update, known as the Married to the Blob, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on January 8, 2014.

Level 38

The forty content update, known as the Level 38 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on January 16, 2014. It included two characters, Judge Snyder and Blue Haired Lawyer. Two buildings, Court House and Springfield Grocery Store and four decoration, Lady Justice Statue, Khlav Kalash Stand, Greenpeace Boat, and Knightboat.

Super Bowl

The forty-one content update, known as the Super Bowl update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on January 29, 2014.

Valentine 2014

The forty-two content update, known as the Valentine's 2014 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on February 5, 2014.

Friend Points

The forty-third content update, known as the Friend Points update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on February 26, 2014.

Diggs and The Man Who Grew Too Much

The forty-fourth content update, known as the Diggs and The Man Who Grew Too Much, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on March 5, 2014.

St. Patrick's Day 2014

The forty-fifth content update was released on March 12, 2014 and was a St. Patrick's Day update.

The War of Art

The forty-sixth content update, known as the The War of Art, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on March 19, 2014.

Level 39

The forty-seventh content update, known as the Level 39 update, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on March 28, 2014. It included two characters: Manjula and Sanjay, two buildings: Apu's Apartment and Sanjay's House and one decorations: Shiva Statue. It also include eight more decorations for Krustyland: Dizzy Duff Topiary, Edgy Duff Topiary, Remorseful Duff Topiary, Surly Duff Topiary, Queasy Duff Topiary, Sleazy Duff Topiary, Tipsy Duff Topiary, and Bumblebee Man's Tacos. It also one more friend of points level.

Days of Future Future

The forty-eighth content update, known as the Days of Future Future, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on April 9, 2014.

Easter

The forty-ninety content update was released on April 15, 2014 and was an Easter update.

Level 40

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 40 content update is the The fifty content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on April 30, 2014. It included two characters: Dewey Largo and Hoover, two buildings: Lotto 'n' Liqour and Ah, Fudge! Factory and two decorations: Concrete Wall and Santa's Little Helper Topiary. It's also gives the Crashed Police car as a decorations for Krustyland.

The Yellow Badge of Cowardge

The fifty-first content update, known as the The Yellow Badge of Cowardge, for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on May 15, 2014.

Level 41

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 41 content update is the fiftieth-second content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on May 22, 2014. It included two characters, Bernice Hibbert and Chester Dupree, two buildings, Vulgari Jewelry Store and the Unfinished Shed, and two decorations, Bloodmobile and Duff Party Liner.

Stonecutters

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Stonecutters content update is the fiftieth-third content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on June 3, 2014.

Level 42

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 42 content update is the fifty-fourth content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on June 18, 2014. It included Roger Meyers, Jr., Chester J. Lampwick, Itchy and Scratchy Studios, and the Itchy and Scratchy Billboard, plus the Friendship Points level 9 prize KBBL Studios.

4th July 2014

The Simpsons: Tapped Out 4th July 2014 content update is the fifty-fifth content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on July 2, 2014.

Yard Sale 2014

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Yard Sale 2014 content update is the fifty-sixth content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on July 17, 2014.

Level 43

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 43 content update is the fifty-seventh content update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out and was released on July 23, 2014. It included new buildings and decorations for Krustyland, and introduced a new character, Princess Penelope. Krustyland Tickets can now be bought for: Donut Tapped Out.png9 for Krustyland Ticket.png500, Donut Tapped Out.png25 for Krustyland Ticket.png1,500, and Donut Tapped Out.png70 for Krustyland Ticket.png5,000.

Upcoming

Note: The following information may be a mixture of rumors and fact.

Dialogue updates

60 Free Donuts

During June 2012, EA took the game offline to fix the Springfields affected. Because some towns had been reset to a certain level and their design changed, those players were given Donut Tapped Out.png60 for the inconvenience.

Black Friday Eve

On November 22, 2012, players got a message from Homer: "Happy Black Friday Eve!". A few players on the EA Tapped Out forums reported that they got donuts after dismissing the message and another player reported that their friend got Cash.png1,000. However, these reports might well be coincidental, like a daily bonus mistaken for a special bonus.

Whacking Day

On April 23, 2013 if you login into your town, you received 12 free Donuts

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