Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Mystery Gifts in CityVille

Are you looking for extra energy, goods, or zoning permits? Mystery Gifts are now available in CityVille.
Mystery gifts contain random useful items; from energy to building materials, as well as items from your wishlist, or even a Basket Ball court. Send them to your friends today and enjoy the surprise of opening your return gifts.

The following items are available:

+7 Energy
50 Goods
1,000 Coins
An item from your wish list
A position filled for your next crew
A white bunny
A parking lot block
A siren
A badge
A basketball court

Alexi’s Ballet Troupe arrives in CityVille

Welcome Alexi and his ballet troupe to your city! They’ve come a long way to put on a show for your citizens! Help the ballet troupe with their show and unlock brand new buildings for your city! Complete the quest to unlock a Dance Studio and a Fine Arts Theater.

Note: This new quest is available to players level 19 and above.

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Buy Sweet Potatoes in CityVille to Support Japanese Relief Efforts

Zynga has partnered with Save the Children to donate proceeds to help Japanese relief efforts. For every plot of Sweet Potatoes you purchase, Zynga will donate 100% of the purchase price to help Earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

CityVille Changes to Energy and Inventory

The following changes were recently made to energy and inventory in CityVille:

  • In order to provide everyone with a better gaming experience energy batteries (whether gifted or purchased) cannot be used if the energy bar is at max or higher (when the energy bar is above max the numbers are green). Energy drops during gameplay (lighting bolts) and energy from visiting neighbors will still be added to the energy bar.
  • In order to improve game balance and the overall gaming experience the following inventory changes have been implemented:
    • New inventory limits:
      • Zoning Permits: 60
      • +1 energy: 15
      • +2 energy: 15
      • +3 energy: 15
      • marble: 25
      • city seal: 25
      • building grant: 25
      • gold plating: 25
      • ribbon: 25
    • Items included in the above list that are currently in the inventory (and above max) will not be removed, but new items of the same type cannot be added until the item is below the maximum allowed. Current amount and the maximum amount allowed for each of the items listed above will be stated in the game.
    • When accepting a new gift for any of the above while at (or above) limit there will be a message stating that fact and the item will not be added to inventory. Checking how many of each item is currently in the inventory prior to accepting a new request for that item is recommended.
      *Example: A player has 15 +3 energy batteries in their inventory and a full energy bar; before accepting any new energy batteries it would be best to use some of the current energy and then use an energy battery, so that the newly accepted energy can be added to inventory.

St. Patrick’s Day Comes to CityVille

Your citizens are ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day CityVille Style! Complete limited-time quests, earn unique rewards, and add a bit o’ green to your city and your citizens! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Bandits are on the Loose in CityVille

Ready to patrol the streets of your City? There are bandits on the loose! Capture them today and earn exclusive Rewards! The following are now available:

  • Added Upgrade Option to Police Stations to turn it into an active building
  • Introduced the ability to catch bandits
  • Introduced the ability to send out walking cops, police cars and swat vans to patrol around your City
  • Added exclusive rewards: Watch Shop, Donut Shop and Baseball Bouncy

New Packing Building and Quest in Cityville

Gather your friends for the grand opening of the Packing Store to unlock the new businesses!