http://i.imgur.com/5stbqVFl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/BjsMEJul.jpgThe claw machine mini-game was added during the Pin-Pals update in May 2017. Note that from the 19th July 2017 update, the Sir Love-A-Lot is no longer unique. It does not have a bonus.http://i.imgur.com/pUsKiIZl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/n7wyscPl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YhTyUA2l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/P0is28ol.jpgDuring the update on 1st August 2017, the following change was made:Barbarian Statue was removed from the items obtainable from digging at the Excavation Site.Method for using the fewest shovels to locate the gem:https://i.imgur.com/RxNPvIal.jpgDig the squares in the order given. Stop if: You uncover a gem. Lucky you! No need to go any further. You uncover rocks. You're close. One square away. Dig the squares adjacent to (above or across, not diagonal) the rocks until you uncover a gem. https://i.imgur.com/29WZWihl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/18fXvkIl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/L3APTSal.jpghttps://forums.ea.com/en/the-simpsons-tapped-out/discussion/234564/old-ruins-prizes-post-event/p1

I totally forgot about insanity Cauldron. Thanks for comprehensive write up @Muhsterino !

@audiomixdon Numbers 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 are like the knight moves in chess, (either 2 squares along, then 1 square up or down or 1 along then 2 squares up or down) that is how I remember to dig. Similarly 5 and 9 are the same pattern from 2 and 3.

Thanks for the info and reminder of which task awards what prize.

The yellow submersible says it can bring stuff back too. I have never actually had to bring me anything though. Just the message that it found nothing.

It can be rushed for free at 1 hr 12 min, not 11.

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lone_viper_wolf
8 years ago
I totally forgot about insanity Cauldron. Thanks for comprehensive write up @Muhsterino !
Muhsterino
Retired Hero
8 years ago
@audiomixdon Numbers 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 are like the knight moves in chess, (either 2 squares along, then 1 square up or down or 1 along then 2 squares up or down) that is how I remember to dig. Similarly 5 and 9 are the same pattern from 2 and 3.
devilhunt1449
8 years ago
Thanks for the info and reminder of which task awards what prize.
rw228
8 years ago
The yellow submersible says it can bring stuff back too. I have never actually had to bring me anything though. Just the message that it found nothing.
wiedmannaj
8 years ago
It can be rushed for free at 1 hr 12 min, not 11.
Muhsterino
Retired Hero
8 years ago
"wiedmannaj;c-1610640" wrote:
It can be rushed for free at 1 hr 12 min, not 11.

http://i.imgur.com/dX6mHj4l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6dGNKKUl.jpg
Muhsterino
Retired Hero
8 years ago
"rw228;c-1610630" wrote:
The yellow submersible says it can bring stuff back too. I have never actually had to bring me anything though. Just the message that it found nothing.

The yellow submersible was a premium item first released March 2016. Apparently it can return with a boardwalk section or pier section tile, even if you have maxed out on making tiles.
rw228
8 years ago
"Muhsterino;c-1610662" wrote:
"rw228;c-1610630" wrote:
The yellow submersible says it can bring stuff back too. I have never actually had to bring me anything though. Just the message that it found nothing.

The yellow submersible was a premium item first released March 2016. Apparently it can return with a boardwalk section or pier section tile, even if you have maxed out on making tiles.

Aw okay thanks.
adruralo
8 years ago
Wished they would bring back the Rocket launch pad as I was away January 2016.
1pillform
8 years ago
Explain.