The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 53 content update

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out Level 53 content update was released on May 28, 2015, adding two new building-character combo, one new building and three new decorations. This update forced the Terwilligers Event Takedown update on users.

Level Up Message

The level-up message is said by Jimbo Jones:

Level Up Message

Characters

Image Character or Skin Unlock Message Notes Mrs. Quimby Unlocked with Spiffany's. Stacy Lovell Unlocked with Malibu Stacy Headquarters.

Buildings

Image Name Cost Build time Task Notes Spiffany's 1,322,000 24h Coordinating Accessories Requires Level 53. Unlocks Mrs. Quimby. Malibu Stacy Headquarters 165 6s Debloodifying Diamonds Requires Level 53. Unlocks Stacy Lovell. Stacy Dream House 55 6s Manufacturing Magic Requires Level 53.

Decorations

Image Name Cost Notes Stiletto Sculpture 40 Requires Level 53. Lisa Lionheart Display 50 Requires Level 53. Pool 5,000 Requires Level 53 and Higher Class of Politics Pt. 3 to be started. A glitch is associated with this item.

Early Access

The "Early Access" feature was first implemented in the "Clown in the Dumps" episode tie-in, to let players at a lower level, Level 6, get limited-time access to higher-level items. Krusty's Mansion, Krustylu Studios (both "Clown in the Dumps"), Springfield Clampitheater (Level 46), the Chalk Outlines (Level 49), Shorty's and Lovejoy Residence (Level 50), Forgotten Grave and Monroe Tombstone (Level 51) and Springfield YMCA and Vulcano Pizza (Level 52) have received this feature.

Image Name Cost Dates Store Malibu Stacy Headquarters 165 Available on Early Access till June 11th 2015 at 9am BST 400px Stacy Dream House 55 Stiletto Sculpture 40 Lisa Lionheart Display 50

Glitch

People are reporting over at the EA Forum of a weird glitch introduced with Level 53: if you tap a friend’s pool that is not levelled up at maximum level, you’re going to waste your money on it!
Apparently EA goofed up and made it so you can tap your friend’s pool and level it up using your money! It’s not clear if it actually levels it up or what, but the money disappear from your account.
This happened to low levels too, though if you build the pool it’ll be upgraded already due to tapping on neighbour’s, but it’s not worth it.
Pay attention to where you tap when visiting a Level 53 neighbour!

Conform-o-meter impact

Building or Item Rating Points Spiffany's Consumerism 10 Malibu Stacy Headquarters Stacy Dream House Indolence Stiletto Sculpture Vanity Bonus $ and XP 400 2% Lisa Lionheart Display Vanity Bonus $ and XP 550 2.25% Pool Vanity 410

Gameplay

Higher Class of Politics

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 1

After tapping on Kent Brockman's exclamation mark: Mayor Quimby, do you have any comment on your breaking scandal? You’re, ah, going to have to be more specific. Racy photos of you with Miss Springfield. At least we know where you stand on Proposition Double D. What? How did you get those photos? Thanks to top notch investigative reporting. Also, they were on the front page of the town's trashiest gossip site, ‘SMZ'. Oh no, that website is Martha's book club's book this month! Time to go into damage control mode. Step one, buy her forgiveness. Step two, stop saying all this aloud in front of a reporter. Task: Build Spiffany's Joseph Quimby, you promised me that you'd try to probably never have another sex scandal if at all possible. You gave me your word! Er, ah, darling, that’s clearly a Photoshop job. Must be revenge from one of my old lovers or interns or intern lovers. I'll stop talking now. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 2

After tapping on Mrs. Quimby's exclamation mark: First those pictures of you with Miss Springfield appear online, and now all my emails to my pet psychic. I can't have people knowing I get advice from a dog! Excuse me, Mrs. Quimby, but it appears Town Hall has been hacked and its emails put online. Nice cover up, Database. The ol' “Fake A Mass Hack To Distract The Ball and Chain” gambit. This isn't a cover up. This actually happened. And they said you couldn't teach a robot to lie. While she's distracted, I'll get to the bottom of this. If the user doesn't have Miss Springfield: System Message Get the Sleep-Eazy Motel to see what Quimby gets to the bottom of! Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Run City Government (12h, Town Hall) Task: Make Quimby 'Investigate' the Cyber-Attack (12h) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 3

After tapping on Mrs. Quimby's exclamation mark: Joe, what were you doing all night? And why are your pockets full of tiny shampoo bottles? Would you believe that I was in a magical land of little people with very clean hair? No? Worth a shot. I've been crunching the numbers all night... and doing actual crunches since that swimsuit photo of me leaked. The city can't afford to investigate this hack. Patience, my dear. That Nigerian prince will come through any day now. “Any day now” is too late. We need to raise money immediately... with a fundraiser at our compound. Our “compound” is just a big house right now. Then let's stop talking in “quotes” and improve the place already. Task: Build Pool 300px Task: Upgrade Pool Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Throw a Fundraiser (6h, Quimby Compound) Task: Make Springfield Elite Attend Fundraiser [x5] (6h, Quimby Compound) Characters: Abraham Lincoln, Duffman, Bumblebee Man, Dr. Nick, Sideshow Mel, Drederick Tatum, Miss Springfield, Arnie Pye, Lurleen, George Washington, Chester Lampwick, Sideshow Bob, Booberella, Mr. Teeny, Mr. Burns, Quimby, Hank Scorpio, Fat Tony, The Rich Texan, Bernice Hibbert, Mr. Costington Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pool Upgrade

Image Level Name Cost Upgrade Menu 1 Ground Pool 5,000 300px 2 Modern Pool 10,000 300px 3 Luxury Pool 20,000

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 4

After tapping on Mrs. Quimby's exclamation mark: Our fundraiser was a failure, Joe! We barely raised enough to cover the cost of the surf n' turf fountain and the valet's valet. If we don't stop this hack, you might lose your next election. And if you lose, you're getting a WASP divorce. All the lost intimacy of a real divorce, but with forty more years of marriage. Don’t worry, I’ll get the money. As the, ah, family crest says: “Quimby men know how to launder money, but not clothes.” Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Get Creative With City Finance Records (24h, Town Hall) Task: Make Quimby 'Earmark' City Funds (24h, Town Hall) Well, my dearest, I raised the funds. Just pray that we don't have a forest fire anytime soon. Or anything else that requires a government response. And just in time! Another round of emails and photos were leaked. Did you know that Judge Snyder is naked under his robe? That's not true – I'm wearing a dress! Quest reward: 100 and 10

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 5

After tapping on Mrs. Quimby's exclamation mark: Chief Wiggum, we have the funds to track the hack, and the giant scissors to kick off this task force. You solved the case of the missing giant scissors? Alright boys, case closed. Let that giant barber out of his cell and let's go home. Home? No! We need to get to the bottom of this cyber attack. *sigh* Ok, but if I get stuck inside the computer, promise me that you'll take care of my family. And then unplug me. It's a cyber attack. We're going to search with computers, not within computers. Oh, that's too bad. I heard there are cookies in computers. Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Monitor A Task Force (10h, Town Hall) Task: Make Wiggum Lead a Task Force (8h, Town Hall According to this leak on SMZ, the next McBain movie was going to be filmed in Springfield. But Wolfcastle backed out when Quimby passed a “Celebrities Who Say I Don't Look Good In Shorts” tax. I just couldn't pretend to like his spindly legs. I know and respect my limits as an actor. Be sure to check out my new web series ‘McNanny – The Bain of Your Baby's Existence.' Quest reward: 100 and 10

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 6

After tapping on Mrs. Quimby's exclamation mark: Since Wiggum here has been woefully inept at finding the source of the leak, I've decided to distract our most important constituent – aka me – with a trip to the mall. My informant on the inside, Clippy, has given us some good tips on how to format letters. Perhaps you can use that advice to format your letter of resignation, so that my husband can tear it up and then fire you. Mrs. Quimby, perhaps I could log into the proxy server, check the IP addresses, and trace any stray data packets back to the hacker. But then who would make the "Have You Seen This Hacker" posters? You know I'm all thumbs when it comes to glitter glue. Not to be rude, but I think your methods might be a bit archaic for fighting cyber crime. Archaic? I oughta tar and feather you and stick you in the town stocks! Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Go Shopping (8h, Mapple Store, Banana Dictatorship, Gold Navy, Vulgari Jewelry Store, Costington's) Task: Make Wiggum Lounge Around In Town Hall (6h, Town Hall) Task: Make Database Check Server Logs (6h, Town Hall) This leak will be the death of me! Our golf club membership has been downgraded to a mini golf club membership. Windmill NOT included! Don't worry, Madam Mayor, I've tracked down the name of the hacker. What?! All you did is look over my shoulder and say “How do you make that smiley face emoticon?” No, I said “How do you make the smiley face THINGY.” Emoticon is a term I don't understand. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Higher Class of Politics Pt. 7

After tapping on Wiggum's exclamation mark: The hacker is... Bart Simpson! How'd you do it kid? It wasn't that hard… Quimby's password is ‘Miss_Springfield.' And his security clue is “Not my wife.” Arrest the boy! Just a second, I've almost got this computer sweeped clean of mines. Chief, he's getting away! And I just got blown up! Next time I should start at the corners. We'll deal with the kid Springfield style! Task: Make Mrs. Quimby Lead an Angry Mob (1h, Simpson Home) Task: Make Springfield Elite Join an Angry Mob [x3] (1h, Simpson Home) Characters: Abraham Lincoln, Duffman, Bumblebee Man, Dr. Nick, Sideshow Mel, Drederick Tatum, Miss Springfield, Arnie Pye, Lurleen, George Washington, Chester Lampwick, Sideshow Bob, Booberella, Mr. Teeny, Mr. Burns, Quimby, Hank Scorpio, Fat Tony, The Rich Texan, Bernice Hibbert, Mr. Costington If this mob takes one step closer, I'll release all your emails. Your funny forwards, reminders to pay your credit card, long emails from your lonely aunt - they'll all be out there for the world to see. Or I will stop all this for a signed McBain poster. You did all this.... for an autograph? Like you haven't done worse and for less. Yes, but I work in politics. It's expected. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Relationship of Inconvenience

Relationship of Inconvenience Pt. 1

After tapping on Miss Springfield's exclamation mark: Joey-Bear, SMZ is reporting that you slashed the sash budget for pageants, bank openings, and marathon finish lines. I used it for the Greater Good… which is the brand of big screen TV I bought for my office. But wearing sashes is our thing! Let me take you out tonight and make it up to you. My pockets are flush! Forget it! I've got important sash-related plans. Task: Make Miss Springfield Stay in and Wash her Hair (12h, Sleep-Eazy Motel) Task: Make Quimby Shop At Spiffany's For An Apology (6h, Spiffany's) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Relationship of Inconvenience Pt. 2

After tapping on Miss Springfield's exclamation mark: Well? Have you come to apologize? I went into politics for two reasons. So I'd never have to apologize, and because I look great on a bumper sticker. But, on a totally unrelated note, how about a new, ah, crown for my princess? A tiara! Now I have one for every day of the week. Except for that good for nothing Tuesday. Oh Joey-Bear, I can't stay mad at you. Task: Make Miss Springfield Enjoy an Evening With the Mayor (3m, Sleep-Eazy Motel, Quimby) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Premium Gameplay

Insert Credit Card

Insert Credit Card Pt. 1

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: Hello, young consumer. Ms. Lovell, creator of the Malibu Stacy dolls! What are you doing here? The executives at Malibu Stacy Headquarters have brought me back to save the company. No, I meant what are you doing here outside my house, hiding in my bushes? I'm trying to observe the target demographic, playing in their natural environment. Think of me as a prettier Jane Goodall, and you as a slightly less hairy ape. Okay. Jane Goodall's actually one of my heroes. What a coincidence – I'm one of my heroes! Task: Make Stacy Lovell Observe The Target Market (6h, Simpson Home) Task: Make Lisa Play In Her Room (6h, Simpson Home) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Insert Credit Card Pt. 2

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: Lisa, it's been two hours and you haven't touched a single doll. Not even Touch Me Tammy... which I thought was recalled. Yeah I guess the internet and digital age have made playing with tangible, physical toys feel kind of dated. Yeah, man. Why play with dumb dolls or figures when you can just play a video game? Woo hoo! I just got 1,000 bonus points on Dumb Dolls and Figures! Now I can upgrade my Dumb Doll to a Figure! But why play with a digital version when you can play with the real thing right here? Because your friends can't see how much you've accomplished and evaluate those accomplishments with a system of likes and hearts. Ugh, another story about games in a game? Let's hope this one doesn't get too meta. Task: Make Bart Slowly Explain Technology to Stacy Lovell (8h, Simpson Home, Stacy Lovell) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Insert Credit Card Pt. 3

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: Thank you very much, young man. I believe I now understand the series of tubes and tunnels that is the internet. That isn't what the internet is at all! And why are you listening to Bart about girls' toys? He thought Computer Science was a class where the computers do the science for you. Calculators do math for me. And Martin does English for me. It seemed like a natural progression. I'll talk to anyone, Lisa. Inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of places. For instance, I thought of Malibu Stacy while driving in Malibu and thinking about my own first name. Task: Make Stacy Lovell Develop a New Toy Line (24h, Malibu Stacy Headquarters) Task: Make Stacy Lovell Test Products (1h, Benches)) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Insert Credit Card Pt. 4

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: Members of the Board, I present to you the next generation of Malibu Stacy – myStace! You had millions of dollars to develop a new doll and you created a game instead? Why would anyone want to waste thousands of hours playing a game with no real goal or actual challenges? To quote the inspirational app development movie ‘Field of Memes,' “If you build it, they will play.” Fine, you can go ahead with the project. Not because of this presentation but because we can't go to lunch until this meeting is over. Task: Make Stacy Lovell Host a Product Test (12h, Malibu Stacy Headquarters) Task: Make Lisa Test the myStace Game (12h, Malibu Stacy Headquarters) Task: Make Youngsters Test the myStace Game (12h, Malibu Stacy Headquarters) Characters: Uter, Sherri and Terri, Bart, Lisa, Milhouse, Squeaky Voice Teen, Martin, Nelson, Ralph, Shauna, Michael D’Amico, Database, Dolph, Jimbo, Jessica Lovejoy, Janey, Greta Wolfcastle, Rod, Todd, Gino Underdunk Terwilliger, Hugo On job start: Welcome to the first test of myStace, the new Malibu Stacy video game and toy line. Purchase all the Malibu Stacy dolls and accessories you already have in real life, but now in digital form. The dolls look so real, you can almost touch them. But you can't. And according to this price sheet, they cost more than the ones you can. Shut up! I want that digital Malibu Stacy hat! Quest reward: 100 and 10

Insert Credit Card Pt. 5

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: This myStace game has been a huge success! There's even talk about reinstating me as CEO of Malibu Stacy. Talk by me, but talk nonetheless. That's great, but what are you doing here? I came to thank you and present you with our new myStace Stacy Doll. If you put it on the separately purchased myStace game stand, you can have an in-game tea party with all her separately purchased friends. Thanks, I guess. But I meant what are you doing here hiding in the bushes outside my house again? Oh that? I just like spying. Task: Make Lisa Play myStace at Home (24h, Simpson Home) Make Stacy Lovell Attend a Board Coup (24h, Malibu Stacy Headquarters) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Insert Credit Card Pt. 6

After tapping on Stacy Lovell's exclamation mark: Were you up all night playing that game? My fashion score is too low. And I can't seem to boost my friend count. At this rate I'm going to end up an uncool, friendless nerd. Can you imagine? The current high score is held by a gamer named Milhouse. Do you think that's our Milhouse or that weird guy who lives in the grain factory? I used all the pity money that I got in my parent's last divorce to boost myself to the top of the myStace leaderboards. I'll gladly give all my points to you if you hold my hand for 15 minutes. In-game or in real life? Oh man, this is a real Stacy's Choice. Task: Make Lisa Hold Hands With Milhouse (15m, Simpson Home, Milhouse) Lisa, what are you doing holding Milhouse's hand? Is this how low you've stooped to get digital doll accessories? Eek! You're right. What kind of monster have I become? You know I'm standing right here. Companies aren't serving consumer needs – they're creating them. They've got us collecting figures that won't even work with the next version. It'll work with the next version, after a nominal 'upgrade' fee. Per figure. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Other changes made

May 28 update ("4_14_MarthaQuimby_PreLaunch")

• Level 51's Consumerism 5 Stars requirement raised back to 368 points (+20).
• Level 52's Socialism 5 Stars requirement raised to 3306 points (+144).
• A new group was added called Quimby Go Shopping: Mapple Store, Banana Dictatorship, Gold Navy, Vulgari Jewelry Store, Costington's
• Miss Springfield's Enjoy An Evening With The Mayor now rewards 22 and 7 instead of 12 and 4.
• Unoriginal Quest Pt. 2 now auto starts.
• Visibility Requirements for Writers Building were removed.
• Completing Civil Servants now rewards 1,750 and 35 instead of 1,250 and 25.
• Completing Oldies now rewards 1,000 and 20 instead of 750 and 15.
• More Oddballs's scrolling was removed.
• Oiled Up Pt. 1 now is started by Willie.
• Mrs. Bouvier was added to the Senior group.
• Sideshow Bob's Laugh Maniacally was changed to not visible.
• Freddy Quimby now has a new job at the Quimborghini: Hide in the Trunk From Crazy Ex (10h).
• Characters and items' sounds are truncated instead of playing the entire voice clip if you move away from the screen they started.
• A new multiplier level was added.
• New unused icons were added to the game for a new outfit: Soccer Lisa!

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  Soccer Lisa - Sidebar

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  Soccer Lisa

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  Soccer Lisa - Annoyed

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  Soccer Lisa - Happy

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  Soccer Lisa - Sad

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  Soccer Lisa - Surprised

Conform-o-Meter changes

5 Stars requirement changes

Category Points Increase Indolence 570 0 Obedience 330 Consumerism 368 Gluttony 411 10 Tree-hugging 44125 1850 Vanity 64370 2500 Righteousness 329 12 Socialism 3450 144

Building prices

Base Level Multiplier Changes

A new multiplier level was added. No level multiplier or building price was changed due to this.

Level Old Multiplier New Multiplier 45 x1.3 x1.3 46 x1.3 x1.3 47 x1.4 x1.4 48 x1.6 x1.6 49 x2.0 x2.0 50 x3.0 x3.0 51 x4.0 x4.0 52 x4.0 x4.0 53 x4.0 x4.0

Sources

• Overview at Tapped Out - Update Information
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• Whoopee Level 53! at The Simpsons Tapped Out Addicts
• EA Forum - Lost my money arghhh

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