The Simpsons: Tapped Out Christmas content update

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 on December 4 that the holiday update would be released on 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 in that post was also an image of Santa Homer - a new outfit for Homer that was introduced in the update. With the update also comes a new icon for the game, and a new opening menu.

The features were going to be available until January 3, 2013; it was announced through Tapped Out's Facebook page on December 19, 2012 that the time the Christmas content would be available had been extended. Until January 2, 2013, it was unknown what date it has been extended to; on that date there was an update, changing the end date of the Christmas content from January 3, 2013 to January 10, 2013.

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A Santa's Sack, which costs 5.

Players can buy a Santa's Sack (costing 5), which includes 10-20 Santa Coins - a new currency in the update. As long as the holiday event lasts, players will be given Santa's Sacks instead of Mystery Boxes in their Daily Bonus.

Many users on the Tapped Out forums reported that they had seen Kodos shooting at the ray gun in her spaceship while she flies across a friend's Springfield. Many thought it was a bug, but it is likely a clue to what could happen next - Kodos being introduced as a character.

A promotional image for the update.

Also, many users on the Tapped Out forums reported (one even showing an image) that Gil Gunderson would appear and give the player a 25% off offer on donuts. This was true, but EA had removed Gil from the game, presumably because of the problems surrounding Tapped Out players being locked out of their games. On December 19, 2012, users reported that Gil had appeared in their Springfield after an update. This update also changed Barney's "Sober Up" task from an 8 hour task to a 4 hour task. There was also an update on December 23, 2012, adding another of Gil's offers to the game.

In the App Store description of the game, a "Kiddie Ride" is said to be one of the decorations added with the update. However, the only sighting of a kiddie ride in the game is a one outside the in-game Try-N-Save building.

Reports started on the Tapped Out forums on December 29, 2012 that players could get "Mystery Stockings" for 50, and that they would have either donuts or a Reindeer in. There have been several more reports since then, and in late January 2, 2013 or early January 3, 2013 (depending on the time zone), the end of the update was officially extended to January 10, 2013, and the Mystery Stockings were introduced officially.

Holiday Spot was used to advertise the update.

Level 24 Level Up Message

Its level up is message is spoken by Dr. Hibbert

Level Up Message

Gameplay

Level 24 Gameplay

Hookey

After tapping on Bart's exclamation mark Well, I'm off to school! I can't wait to learn me some knowledge! Wait, I thought you were the kid who DIDN'T like school. Oh, well -- have a good day! Curious... The player receives "Hookey" which is to "Make Bart Skip School". It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 375 and 80 in reward.

Hahahahaha Sucker

After tapping on Skinner's exclamation mark Bart Simpson is absent once again. And it's the second-worst kind of absence there is: excused. Are we entirley certain the note from his father isn't forged? It's impossible to tell, given that Homer Simpson's handwriting is signifcantly sloppier than our average first grader. Perhaps a fitting solution would be the requirement of a doctor's note to account for frequent absences. Does this town even have any doctors? The player receives "Hahahahaha Sucker" which is to "Build Hibbert Family Practice". It takes 24 hours. The player receives total 100 and 10 in reward. Build New Character

Bart's Checkup

After tapping on Bart's exclamation mark Oooh, feel sick, can't go to school today.... Oooooh. Your parents say you've been sick a lot lately. Let me perform an examination. I promise to make it as lenghy and painful as I can. Uh... actually, I'm starting to feel on the mend, Doc. No examination necessary! Too late -- I've already gotten out my bone saw. The player receives "Bart's Checkup" which is to "Make Bart Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward. Well Bart! It appears we've found your problem. A serious one too! What? Really? Yes! It seems you have received an acute dose of radiation posioning. Have you been exposed to any sources of radiation recently? You know it's a funny story, as radiation-poisoning stories always are...

General Practice

After tapping on Hibbert's exclamation mark Everyone in Springfield report to my office for radiation testing immediately! It's a matter of life and death! *CHUCKLES* These tests could potentially cost my medical plan several dollars! Maybe even... TENS of dollars! And if everyone in Springfield glows in the dark, they won't need to power their lights. The player receives "General Practice" which is to Make Dr. Hibbert Practice Medicine". It takes 12 hours. The player receives total 520 and 110 in reward.

My Pills!

After tapping on Grampa's exclamation mark Hey, Doc! It's time for my annual checkup. I can save you some time, Abe. You're dying. Death is imminent. Say goodbye to loved ones. *CUCKLES* Whoa, Doc, don't rush this "you're gonna die" thing. Give it to me slow! It's all about the dance, you know? The player receives "My Pills!" which is to "Make Grampa Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward.

The Cletus Condition

After tapping on Cletus's exclamation mark Hey doc, I've been feeling mighty sick. Brandine says I might have been radiated. In cases of extensive inbreeding such as yours, it's never easy to tell what deformity was caused by what. Better make an appointment. The player receives "The Cletus Condition" which is to "Make Cletus Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward.

Luigi's Growing Problem

After tapping on Luigi's exclamation mark Luigi, you appear to be exhibiting all the hallmark symptons of radiation poisoning: nausea, fever, and internal hemorrhage. Those are also the hallmark symptons of an Italian whose Mama has accused him of-a under-spicing his marinara! Mama, why!? The player receives "Luigi's Growing Problem" which is to "Make Luigi Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward.

Mayorital Difficulties

After tapping on Quimby's exclamation mark Doctor, I've having terrible nightmarees, cold sweats and anxiety. It's probably just guilt. That's fairly normal for a philandering politician. But come in and we'll see if everything else is healthy. The player receives "Mayorital Difficulties" which is to "Make Quimby Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward.

Medical Industry Corruption?

After tapping on Mr. Burns's exclamation mark Enough of this abuse of my medical insurance plan! Effective immediately, this plan is terminated! But Mr. Burns, this health epidemic is largely caused by your power plant. Nonsense! Nuclear power is the safest, cleanest, most socialist responsible source of power on the planet! The player receives "Medical Industry Corruption?" which is to "Make Mr. Burns Hide Nuclear Waste". It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 375 and 80 in reward.

Grey Matter

After tapping on Dr. Hibbert's exclamation mark Well, it seems my practice is going to take a huge hit with the canceled medical plans. Whatever will I do with this leftover oxtcontin? *chuckles* The player receives "Grey Matter" which is to "Make Dr. Hibbert Deal Organs On the Black Market". It takes 4 hours. The player receives total 275 and 55 in reward.

Kent Afford It

After tapping on Kent Brockman's exclamation mark Well, at least celebrities can still afford quality healthcare in this country. The player receives "Kent Afford It" which is to "Make Brockman Go for a Checkup". It takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 117 and 15 in reward.

Corporate Sponsor

After tapping on Brockman's exclamation mark Speaking as a rich guy, Dr. Hibbert, it's a joy to see your waiting room empty of all the "people" and "families" that normally clog up the joint. Ever considered opening a members-only, concierge practice? I'm pretty sure the Hippocratic Oath says I need to administer health care to everyone. But surely there must be SOMETHING in there about administering to people with wheelbarrows of cash first. The player receives "Corporate Sponsor" which is to "Make Dr. Hibbert Sacrifice His Principles". It takes 6 hours. The player receives total 325 and 65 in reward.

Show Biz Life

After tapping on Brockman's exclamation mark Thanks for the many, many prescriptions for antibiotics that I don't really need. My pleasure. You can take an extra toy chest too. Say, why don't you, me, and some other rich famous guys go grab an expensive meal? The player receives "Show Biz Life" which is to "Make Brockman Dine at the Truffle", "Make Dr. Hibbert Dine at the Truffle" and "Make Krusty Dine at the Truffle". The tasks takes 2 hours. The player receives total 430 and 118 in reward.

Kramp Krusty

After tapping on Krusty's exclamation mark Another grease fire at one of my fast food joints! I've got to dispose of all this burnt grease immediately. OR... I could turn it into a useful ingredient, with the new Krustyburger FlavorMax Supreme Burger! After all... burnt grease is a flavor, right? The player receives "Kramp Krusty" which is to "Make Krusty Promote a New Product". It takes 8 hours. The player receives total 375 and 80 in reward.

The Flavormax

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark Mmmmm... Krusty FlavorMax. If great taste had a Galactic Seante, surely its secret Sith Overlord would be named Senator FlavorMax. Dispatch, I'm proceeding to the Krusty Burger to investigate a potentially serious incident of flavor-maxing! The player receives "The Flavormax" which is to "Make Homer Eat at Krusty Burger", "Make Comic Book Guy Eat at Krusty Burger" and "Make Wiggum Eat at Krusty Burger". The tasks takes 30 minutes. The player receives total 220 and 40 in reward.

Business Is Picking Up

After tapping on Dr. Hibbert's exclamation mark Krusty, I'd like to personally thank you for creating the FlavorMax. The stomach pumping business has never been better! Hey, Rome wasn't built out of a bunch of burnt grease by a TV clown with the hastily-thought-out plan in a day. The player receives "Business Is Picking Up" which is to "Make Homer Go for a Checkup", "Make Comic Book Go for a Checkup" and "Make Wiggum Go for a Checkup". The tasks takes 10 minutes. The player receives total 151 and 25 in reward.

General Hospital

After tapping on Dr. Hibbert's exclamation mark As much as I want to pretend I can effectively treat the sick in my office, it's time to admit the truth -- In a proper hospital, I could charge patients much more for the exact same care. The player receives "General Hospital" which is to "Build Springfield General Hospital". It takes 24 hours to build and cost 65,500. The player receives 100 and 10 in reward. Build

Operation!

After tapping on Dr. Hibbert's exclamation mark Numbers indicate the FlavorMax burger has made 100% of customers sick. Medically, does that make it the most delicious burger ever? Just count to ten and let the anesthetic take effect, Krusty. I told you you shouldn't eat your own product. The player receives "Operation!" which is to "Make Dr. Hibbert Perform Surgery". It takes 24 hours. The player receives total 700 and 160 in reward.

Such A Beautiful Day

After tapping on Dr. Hibbert's exclamation mark I know we just built the hospital, but it's such a nice day out! Why don't we du our surgeries outside this afternoon? The player receives "Such A Beautiful Day" which is to "Make Dr. Hibbert Do Surgery Outdoors". It takes 60 minutes. The player receives total 170 and 67 in reward, completing the "Level 24" quest trilogy.

Christmas Gameplay

Christmas

Once installing the update Look at Springfield! Either this is fallout from the nuclear accident or we're going to have a White Christmas! These flakes don't taste plutoniumy, so a White Christmas it is! We should get our Holiday Tree out of storage. Great idea, Lisa! Now where exactly did I store it again? The same place you store everything. That box way over to the left in the build menu... I mean the attic. The player then receives "Christmas", which is to "Place Holiday Tree". The Holiday Tree costs 75, but there is a free one in your inventory. Once the Holiday Tree has been placed Wow! The holiday tree will drop ten Santa Coins every day! What are Santa Coins? Is that a real thing? You collect and consume them, just like candy during Halloween. Speaking of which, whatever happened to all our candy? I ate it all on November 8th. The player then receives the reward for the quest, 30.

Christmas Hours

After tapping Apu's exclamation mark This is the LEAST wonderful time of year! Why must my store be so full of customers?! The player then receives the quest "Christmas Hours", which is to "Make Apu Do a Kwik-E-Mart 168 Hour Task". The task takes 168 hours (7 days), and set on its own, the task would reward the player with 3,000 and 750. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

Let's Skidoodle

After tapping Ned's exclamation mark Hey there neighborinos! There's no mobile like a Snowmobile! Want to go for a ride. It'll sleigh you! Shut up, stupid jolly Flanders! Okily-dokily. The offer's still there if you want to 23 Ski-doo! The player then receives the quest "Let's Skidoodle", which is to "Make Ned Take the Boys Snowmobiling". The task takes 10 hours, and set on its own, rewards the player with 6 and 90. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 30 as a reward.

Skilightful!

After tapping Homer's exclamation mark Looks like the Flanders are having a lot of fun! Are you crazy? Pretending to ski is way more fun. Why don't we go skiing for real? Pretend skis are cheaper. The player then receives the quest "Skilightful!", which is to "Make Homer Pretend to Ski" and "Make Lisa Pretend to Ski". The tasks take 10 hours and set on their own, the tasks reward the player with 6 and 90. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 30 as a reward.

Snow Fun

After tapping Homer's exclamation mark Check it out, Lisa! I'm going to make a snowman. Well, I'm going to make a snow angel. Darn it! Why didn't I choose the one where you get to lie down? The player then receives "Snow Fun", which is to "Make Homer Make a Snowman" and "Make Lisa Make Snow Angels". Homer's task takes 16 hours, and rewards the player with 8 and 125 when it is set on its own. Lisa's task takes 5 hours, and rewards the player with 2 and 50 when it is set on its own. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

What's a Myp-Od?

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark I really hope I get a new myPod for Christmas. Sorry honey, there's no Mapple store in Springfield. Couldn't we just build one? A myPod? No, only Chinese people know how to do that. I meant build a Mapple store. Good idea! It'll give the people of Springfield a place to stand in line. The player then receives "What's a Myp-Od?", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (150 of them) and to "Build Mapple Store". The Mapple Store costs 150. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10. Build

Mapple in Motion

After tapping Ned's exclamation mark I think all this Mapple worship is blasphemous. It's like they're praying a Golden Call that gets Wi-Fi! Get thee behind me, App Store. The player then receives the quest "Mapple in Motion", which is to "Make Ned Browse the Mapple Store", "Make Homer Browse the Mapple Store" and "Make Lisa Browse the Mapple Store". The tasks take 5 hours and set on their own, reward the player with 200 and 50 for each character. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Pin Pals

After tapping Homer's exclamation mark If there's one thing I miss, it's bowling. And the hundreds of people who died in that explosion I caused. We Holy Rollers miss bowling too! Maybe we could be a couple of "alley cats" again. Bring it, Stupid Flanders! The player then receives the quest "Pin Pals", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (200 Santa Coins) and to "Build Barney's Bowlarama". Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10. With the building, the player unlocks Barney and completes the "Barflies" character collection. Build New Character

Santa's Village

After tapping Homer's exclamation mark There must be an easier and faster way to get Santa Coins! I had a job as a Mall Santa last year. It paid good... and in real dollars, not candy canes! Wow, maybe I can do that! I have a belly and a lap. Though I can't tell which is which. All I need is a Santa suit. You could get one at Santa's Village. Plus, if we build it, we'll get loads more Santa Coins every day! Santa's Village costs 200 and once built, unlocks a new outfit for Homer - Santa Homer. For the quests involving Santa's Village and Santa Homer, go to the Santa's Village section.

Wow! A Job!

After tapping Barney's exclamation mark *Burp!* Barney! You're back? Hiya, Homer! I musta blacked out. Did I miss the Presidential Election? I sure hope so! Wow, you've really been out for a while. Yeah, I gotta remember not to mix turpentine with gasoline! Anyway, off to work. Come over and bowl a few frames! The player then receives "Wow! A Job!", which is to "Make Barney Be a Pin Monkey" and to "Make Homer Go Bowling". Barney's task takes 16 hours and rewards the player with 500 and 125 when it is set on its own. Homer's task takes 20 hours and rewards the player with 550 and 135. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Blitzed and Confused

After tapping Barney's exclamation mark A job well done... is something I've never done. I could use a drink... or nine. This weekend is about to get lost! The player then receives "Blitzed and Confused", which is to "Make Barney Go on a Binge". The task takes 24 hours and rewards the player with 600 and 150 when it is set on its own. Once the task is completed I have finally achieved clarity. And liver poisoning. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie a Drink after Midnight

After tapping Barney's exclamation mark Sewer grate, sweet sewer grate! The player then receives the quest "Gimme Gimme Gimme a Drink after Midnight", which is to "Make Barney Sleep in the Gutter". The task takes 12 hours and rewards the player with 420 and 100 when it is set on its own. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

The Worst Day Of My Life, again!

After tapping Barney's exclamation mark Urgh, my head! Did a squirrel crawl in it last night? Looks like you had a rough night last night. I don't know about that, but I'm having a tough morning right now. The player then receives "The Worst Day Of My Life, again!", which is to "Make Barney Sober Up". The task takes 4 hours and rewards the player with 175 and 45 when it is set on its own. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Moe Beer, Moe Problems

After tapping Barney's exclamation mark Oh no! Moe's is gone! I guess I have to sober up now. I'm right here, Barney. And I'll make sure stay drunk forever! You're the only person who cares about me. The player then receives "Moe Beer, Moe Problems", which is to "Make Barney drink at Moe's". The task takes 8 hours and rewards the player with 275 and 70 when it is set on its own. After Barney finishes his task So Barn, I know you just got back, but there's the matter of your tab. Hahaha. *belch* How much is it? Last I checked, seventeen point seven billion dollars. What?! My mistake, that's next year's NASA budget. You only owe me seven billion dollars. Phew! You had me worried for a moment. The player then gets 10 for completing the quest.

You Can Try-N-Save, But You Won't

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark Lisa, those Mapple things are expensive. And I don't have much money left after buying myself a bunch of Mapple things. Is there anything else you want? A Funzo! Great! Any chance they sell that at one of the three stores currently in Springfield? Nope. The player then receives "You Can Try-N-Save, But You Won't", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (450) and to "Build Try-N-Save". Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10. Build

Funzo Mania

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark Can we get a Funzo now? The player then receives "Funzo Mania", which is to "Get Funzo". The Funzos are the Blue, Purple and Pink Funzos. The Blue Funzo costs 50, while the Purple and the Pink Funzos cost 750 and 1,000 respectively. Upon purchasing a Funzo, the player receives 25, and upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Santa's Little Helper

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark Remember that Christmas we got Santa's Little Helper? Yeah. It was only a little while ago, but it seems like 24 years. I wish he would come back. Not me. He always hogged the table scraps. The player then receives "Santa's Little Helper", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (1500 of them) and to "Get Santa's Little Helper". Once the player has bought Santa's Little Helper, he appears somewhere in their town. Then Santa's Little Helper! This has been the best Christmas since the one when we first got him. What about the one where we saw what Christmas would be like in the future? That was good too. Not Emmy-winning good, but good. Stupid penguins... Happy Holidays, everyone! The player receives 25 for unlocking Santa's Little Helper, 10 for completing the quest and 250 and 5 for completing the character collection "Animals And Pets" - ending the Christmas quests.

Christmas façade quests

These quests take place after "Skilightful":

Christmas Pt. 2

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark When we do winter activities, we get more Santa Coins! Let's use them to decorate our house for Christmas. We'll be the envy of everyone in Springfield! Especially Flanders and his "boyfriend", Baby Jesus. The player then receives "Christmas Pt.2", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (50 of them) and to "Decorate the Simpsons House". The "Christmas Simpsons Home" façade costs 50 and generates 5 every 24 hours. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

Christmas Pt. 3

After tapping Ned's exclamation mark Hey Homer! Those are some ding dang darling decor-diddly-ations you've got there! That's right Flanders, first in Springfield! Choke on your envy! I'd best be bedecking my halls right away! But that was my idea. Stupid Flanders, always stealing my stuff! The player then receives "Christmas Pt.3", which is to "Have Santa Coins" (50 of them) and to "Decorate the Flanders House". The "Christmas Flanders Home" façade costs 50 and generates 5 every 24 hours. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 Santa Coins as a reward.

Christmas Pt. 4

A quest then appears in the player's taskbook - "Christmas Pt. 4", which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (3 types). By this point, the player has two decorated homes, and needs another to finish the quest. Every Christmas façade costs 50 and generates 5 every 24 hours. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

Christmas Pt. 5

"Christmas Pt. 5" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (4 types). By this point, the player has three decorated homes, and needs another to finish the quest. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

Christmas Pt. 6

"Christmas Pt. 6" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (5 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10 as a reward.

Christmas Pt. 7

"Christmas Pt. 7" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (6 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 8

"Christmas Pt. 8" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (7 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 9

"Christmas Pt. 9" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (8 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 10

"Christmas Pt. 10" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (9 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 11

"Christmas Pt. 11" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (10 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 12

"Christmas Pt. 12" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (10 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 13

"Christmas Pt. 13" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (10 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Christmas Pt. 14

"Christmas Pt. 14" appears in the taskbook, which is to "Have types of Decorated Houses" (10 of them). Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Following these quests are "Christmas Pt. 15" and "Christmas Pt. 16". These will appear in the taskbook if the player has Frink's Lab and the Volcano Lair. Upon completing "Christmas Pt. 15", the player receives 10. Upon completing "Christmas Pt. 16", the player receives a further 10.

Side quests

These quests take place after "What's a Myp-Od?" and can only be done if Bart and Marge have been unlocked:

Bart The Nutcracker

After tapping Bart's exclamation mark So you want me to help? What can I do? I don't know. Dress like a nutcracker and ballet around? You're kidding, right? Lisa gets to ski and shop and make snow angels, and I have to do this?! The player then receives "Bart The Nutcracker", which is to "Make Bart Be a Nutcracker". The task takes 10 hours and set on its own, rewards the player with 6 and 90. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Suger Plum Cookie

After tapping Marge's exclamation mark Hey, honey, you know what would taste so good right now? More of those Christmas cookies that I just ate two dozen of. Also, hot chocolate. Mulled cider for me! Ah, Christmas! The one time of the year when I get to serve my family food... just like every other time of the year. The player then receives "Suger Plum Cookie", which is to "Make Marge Prepare Christmas Treats". The task takes 16 hours and set on its own, rewards the player with 8 and 125. Upon completing the quest, the player receives 10.

Premium Gameplays

Santa's Village

Ho Training

After tapping Santa Homer's exclamation mark Hey, Barney, look at me! I'm Saint Santa Noel Nicholas! You'll be a great Santa, Homer. I toast you with this glass of champagne! And the rest of the case. The player then receives "Ho Training", which is to "Make Santa Homer Do Santa Training", "Build Barney's Bowlarama" and "Make Barney Go on a Binge". Santa Homer's task takes 8 hours and Barney's task takes 24 hours and rewards the player with total 16, 600 and 220.

Santa's On The Job

After tapping Santa Homer's exclamation mark I'm a Certified Fake-Beard Real-Belly Santa Claus! When do I start? The player then receives "Santa's On The Job", which is to "Build Try-N-Save" and "Make Santa Homer Endure thr Whiney Kids". It takes 12 hours and rewards the player with total 18 and 100.

Slippery Santa

After tapping Lisa's exclamation mark Dad! Are you going off in your Santa's outfit to deliver presents? No, I'll let the real Santa do that. I'm just doing some home invasions. The player then receives "Slippery Santa", which is to "Make Santa Homer Break in for Milk and Cookies". It takes 60 minutes and rewards the player with total 12 and 17.

A Very Bad Idea

After tapping Santa Homer's exclamation mark Now Lisa's mad at me. I don't want our family to be the first one ever to have a sad Christmas. Maybe if I surprise her in my Santa suit... The player then receives "A Very Bad Idea", which is to "Make Santa Homer Get Stuck in the Chimney". It takes 4 hours and rewards the player with total 14 and 45. Ho-ho-D'oh! Why did I have all those reindeer burgers tonight? Okay, brain, I did the hard work of getting us here. You get us out.

Hardly A Silent Night

After tapping Santa Homer's exclamation mark The magic of Christmas has convinced me that I can fly! The magic of grain alcohol convinces me that every night. The player then receives "Hardly A Silent Night", which is to "Make Santa Homer Fly Santa's Sleigh". It takes 24 hours and rewards the player with total 22 and 150. Wow, look at me, I really am Santa! In your face, Easter Bunny! Homer, there's only one fat guy who brings us presents and his name ain't Santa. Then the Santa Homer quest pentalogy ends.

Krustylu Studios

Krusty's Sidekick

After tapping Sideshow Mel's exclamation mark Woe is me! I simply can't take any more of this. I must hie me hence! Take it easy, uh, Mel -- that's your name, right? You've only just got back! Release me back to limbo: A place of modest actuality, absolved from ego stroking and ass kiss-ery. Ah, shut your Shakespeare hole, you drama queen! Get back to rehearsal! We're doing the "Human Urinal Cake" sketch. The player then receives "Krusty's Sidekick", which is to "Make Sideshow Mel Go for Rehearals". It takes 60 minutes and rewards the player with total 205 and 36.

Death of a Saleman

After tapping Sideshow Mel's exclamation mark Once I trod the boards with legends of the stage. John Gielgud! Laurence Olivier! Reba McEntire! I was nominated for an Obie, a Tony and a Stoney. "Nominated" means you lost. The player then receives "Death of a Saleman", which is to "Make Sideshow Mel Juggle". It takes 8 hours and rewards the player with total 520 and 115.

Taking the Bone

After tapping Sideshow Mel's exclamation mark Hi Sideshow Mel! I, for one, appreciate your work as a stage artiste. And I too appreciate your well-intentioned butter-uppery. But that was a past time. Back before I... ...'took the bone' The player then receives "Taking the Bone", which is to "Make Sideshow Mel De-bone the Hair". It takes 24 hours and rewards the player with total 1,100 and 235.

The Human Cannon Ball

After tapping Sideshow Mel's exclamation mark Hey hey, Sideshow Mel, I've got a brand new act for you. Hopefully this is something that finally utilizes my full repertoire of performing arts. The player then receives "The Human Cannon Ball", which is to "Make Sideshow Mel Fire from the Cannon". It takes 30 minutes and rewards the player with total 160 and 25. The player need the Cannon (cost 20) to do this quest.

Dr. Nick

Hi Everybody!

After buying and unlocking Dr. Nick and tapping on his exclamation mark Hi Everybody! Hi Dr. Nick! Good news! Starting right away I will be offering all services at a discount! Oh really? If there's one place people like to scrimp, it's with major medical procedures! The player then receives "Hi Everybody!", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Promote Bargain Medical Practice". It takes 3 hours and rewards the player with total 300 and 65.

Bargain Clinic!

After tapping on Dr. Nick's exclamation mark Hi Everybody! Howdy Dr. Nick! Now open for business: my own personal Bargain Medical Practice Business! I can provide you with the most affordable service, medicine, and placebos available on the market! Would lil 'ol I be able to 'ford this? Sure! Even the lowliest of the society can afford my prices, or I take a kidney instead! Who needs two? Not you! The player then receives "Bargain Clinic!", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Practice Medicine". It takes 12 hours and rewards the player with total 700 and 160.

A Real Doctor?

After tapping on Dr. Nick's exclamation mark Hi Everybody! Hi Dr. Nick! So... I can get Doctors notes from you to cut class right? Sure! Come see me during my next shift. But remember, fraud costs extra! The player then receives "A Real Doctor?", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Practice Street Pharmacy". It takes 8 hours and rewards the player with total 520 and 115.

Statement To The Police

After tapping on Dr. Nick's exclamation mark Hi Everybody! Oh, hey Dr. Nick. I'm afraid we need to ask you a few questions down at the station. Sure! I've already cured or killed all the patients I was supposed to see today. The player then receives "Satement To The Police", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Testify in a Malpactice Suit". It takes 4 hours and rewards the player with total 360 and 80.

Faulty Promotion

After tapping on Dr. Nick's exclamation mark Good news everybody! I have some new affordable products here to show you! Well hey Dr. Nick! Before we start, weren't you involved in the Sleezy Bake oven scandal? A complete overreaction! Most of those burns where purely cosmetic, which I agreed to fix for the low price of 49.95! Well when you put it that way... Why don't you come over to Channel 6 and tell us about some of your new products? The player then receives "Faulty Promtion", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Promote a Shoddy Product". It takes 60 minutes and rewards the player with total 205 and 36.

Bargain Surgery

After tapping on Dr. Nick's exclamation mark Hi, Julius Hibbert! Could I borrow your surgery place for a super quick cut-a-ma-thing? Very well. You can wash your hands in that sink over there. I prefer to wait and wash my hands after surgery. That's when they're convered with the most blood. The player then receives "Bargain Surgery", which is to "Make Dr. Nick Perform Surgery". It takes 24 hours and rewards the player with total 1,100 and 235, ending the "Dr. Nick" heptalogy.

Gil's offers

Santa's Village, Holiday Tree and Santa Homer offer

Once tapping on Gil's "Holiday Tree" speech bubble Ho-ho-ho, just wait until you see what I've got for you today. Is it a pony? Is it a large screen TV? 'Cause I could stop breaking in to the Brown House if I had one of those.

The Santa's Village, Holiday Tree and Santa Homer offer appears, with Gil in the picture saying "Celebrate consumerism with this holiday inspired theme park and tree!". This promotion was supposed to have lasted between December 13, 2012 and December 16, 2012, but Gil was removed from the game presumably because of players being locked out.

Gil was introduced in an update on December 19, 2012, and the offer lasted between December 19, 2012-December 22, 2012. The offer is that the player can get Santa's Village, the Holiday Tree and Santa Homer for 200 Donuts instead of its 275 Donut Value. Once the offer is up, Gil will disappear from your Springfield.

According to the game files:

If the player accepts the offer Honey, I made a sale! Tell the kids I'll be home for Christmas! What do you mean I'm not welcome? You got remarried already?! If the player declines the offer Hi, honey? I need you to tell the kids Christmas is cancelled again this year.

25% More Donuts offer

Once tapping on Gil's "Donut" speech bubble Ho-ho-ho boy. Have I got a Christmas miracle for you! To celebrate the season, all donut packages come with 25% more donuts! Which means a dozen is now 15. 50 is the new 40! And that tray of 132 donuts is now... well, Ol Gil's not that good at math. If he was, he wouldn't have to be standing out here in the cold hawking donuts. He's also not that good at grammar, always calling himself he instead of I... Fine, I'll look at the store. Just shut up already! Bless you, fat sir.

The offer appears, showing Gil in a Santa Suit picking up a green donut from a plate of white, red and green donuts. On the table is a picture of the Simpsons, but a cut-out of Gil has covered most of them. He is saying "Celebrate the season with even more donuts!".

The "25% More Donuts" offer lasted between December 23, 2012-December 27/28, 2012. The offer was added to the game in an update (released on December 23, 2012). This promotion was supposed to have lasted between December 19, 2012 and January 2, 2013, but Gil was removed from the game presumably because of players being locked out. Once the offer is up, Gil will disappear from your Springfield.

This offer is called "DayOldDonuts" in the game files.

If the player declines the offer Ah, jeez! Guess the kids will have to go the another Christmas without presents... or electricity.

In the store, the donut pictures have a new Christmas design.

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• Dozen Donuts now comes with 3 more donuts
• Stack of 60 Donuts now comes with 15 more donuts
• Tray of 132 Donuts now comes with 33 more donuts
• Truckload of 300 Donuts now comes with 75 more donuts
• Store Full of 900 Donuts now comes with 225 more donuts
• Boatload of 2400 Donuts now comes with 600 more donuts

There were several reports on the Tapped Out forums of a bug which does not allow players to access their Springfield after purchasing donuts with the offer.

Messages

If you tap on Gil, these dialogue boxes will appear:

If you're won't buy something, can you at least push me in front of an expensive looking car? Alright Gil, remember... ABCD: Always Be Closing Donuts! Oh boy, oh boy, you're back! Come on Gil, don't screw this up again. Please buy something this time. I'm going to lose my kids! Please buy something, I can't sell anymore blood. Uwooh... A second chance? Oh thank you, thank you, thank you. Just one more sale and I'll finally have that hot plate paid for. Alright Gil. You can maybe do it this time. You have no idea how much I need this. I'm just trying to earn enough money to buy my real eyes back.

Characters

Image Name Unlocked when/costs Level required 150px Dr. Hibbert Hibbert Family Practice is built 24 150px Dr. Nick 90 N/A Characters unlocked with Christmas buildings/quests 150px Barney Barney's Bowlarama is built N/A 150px Blue Funzo 50 N/A 150px Purple Funzo 750 60 (After Christmas features were removed) N/A 150px Pink Funzo 1,000 70 (After Christmas features were removed) N/A 150px Santa's Little Helper 1,500 150 (After Christmas features were removed) N/A 150px Sideshow Mel Krustylu Studios is built N/A 150px Santa Homer Santa's Village is built N/A

Buildings

Image Name Building time Costs Task Character unlocked when built Level required Dr. Julius Hibbert, M.D. Family Practice 75,000 Peddling Pills Dr. Hibbert 24 Springfield General Hospital 104,500 Overpriced Medical Procedures 24 Christmas buildings Mapple Store 24 hours 150 90 (After Christmas features were removed; was later removed from game) Putting M's In Front Of Product Names N/A Barney's Bowlarama 24 hours 200 250 (After Christmas features were removed) Racking Pins Barney N/A Try-N-Save 24 hours 450 70 (After Christmas features were removed) Sucking Customers Dry N/A Krustylu Studios 6 seconds 140 Sideshow Mel N/A Santa's Village 6 seconds 200 Feeding Reindeer Santa Homer N/A

Façades

Each of the holiday façades costs 50, and will generate 5 every 24 hours per house type in addition to the building's standard income.

Image Name Façade for Costs Task Level/Quest required Christmas Simpsons Home Simpsons House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 2 150px Christmas Flanders Home Flanders House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 3 150px Christmas Brown House Brown House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Cletus Farm Cletus's Farm 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Purple House Purple House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Blue House Blue House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Van Houten Home Van Houten House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Pink House Pink House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas White House White House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Willie's Shack Willie's Shack 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Orange House Orange House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Muntz Home Muntz House 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Krabappel Apt. Krabappel Apartment 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Frink's Lab Frink's Lab 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4 150px Christmas Volcano Lair Volcano Lair 50 Santa Coin Generation Christmas Pt. 4

Objects/Decorations

• Holiday Tree - 75 (earns 10 and XP 10 every 24 hours)
• Reindeer - 20 (0.50% bonus money and XP to all jobs)
• Lamp Post - 385 (requires Level 17 and improves Vanity rating)
• Cannon - 20 (requires Krustylu Studios and 0.50% bonus money and XP to all jobs)
• Ambulance - 30 (0.50% bonus money and XP to all jobs)

Mystery Stockings

Mystery Stockings contain donuts or a reindeer and cost 50. There was an update on January 2, 2013 installing the Mystery Stockings and the dialogue following into the game, but they didn't appear until January 3, 2013. Before this, there were several reports on the Tapped Out forums of Mystery Stockings from players who had jailbroken devices and were able to 'time-travel' to when the Mystery Stockings were available. The stockings contain 1-3 donuts or a Reindeer. The stockings were introduced to allow the players to convert their excess Santa Coins to permanent items, which was opposed to the experience after the Halloween content update, when the surplus of treats just vanished.

Once the player goes into their Springfield I can't wait till the holidays are over and I can eat all our leftover Santa coins...just like I did with the Halloween candy. But not all those coins are made of chocolate. Some of them are made of coin. Doesn't matter. I'm still going to eat them. How about if instead we use them to buy Mystery Stockings, which contain all sorts of goodies. And then I can eat those? Lisa, you're a genius! Notice "Use surplus Santa Coins to buy Mystery Stockings before the Holiday Event ends on January 10th."

Gallery

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  Ambulance in snow

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  Dr. Hibbert's Family Practice in snow

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  Springfield General Hospital in snow

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  Burns' Limo covered in snow

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  Burns Manor covered in snow

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  A fountain covered in snow

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  Pimento Grove covered in snow

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  The School Bus covered in snow

See also

• The Simpsons: Tapped Out
• The Simpsons: Tapped Out content updates

The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Appearances • Buildings • Building and decoration groups • Characters • Character groups • Content Updates and gameplays • Daily Challenges • Dates • Decorations • Extras • Friend Points • Land Expansions • Promo Purchase Items • Quests • Quotes • References • Scratch-R • The Store • Tap Ball Commercials/Trailers The Simpsons: Tapped Out Trailer • The Simpsons: Tapped Out Return Trailer • Treehouse of Horror Update • Holiday 2012 Spot • Get It On Google Play • Treehouse of Horror Update 2013 Trailer • Christmas 2013 Trailer • Preparing for War • Halloween Update Trailer 2014 • Homer and Tap Ball • Superheroes 2 Unreleased content Unreleased Content • Unused quests • Unused social quests • Memorabilia