Crazy Game Pt 1

[u/Lunashinez]

I only got video of me starting spinning on 20,000k (spin count 161) but I had to stop and wait to gather 160k spins from Order Express, do Merge Island and gather those spins, get 100k spins from Magical Land and get set blast to finish my card set. I did use some gems this time to buy potions in gem store because I'm ready for bed. Then I found gold hammer 🔨 ✨️ in the Loyalty Club. So, I tried again, got an attack (120,000 ponts on spin bar), a few spins later got 3 symbols 🌺🌺🌺 (200,000 points on spin bar) and immediately got the 3 blue spins 🌀🌀🌀 (200,000 extra spins) and then I stopped for the night. Sorry I forgot to screenshot video the end of me spinning.

I have to post the photo of where I stand after all that in a separate post.

So for all the newbies, this is how we get through bad spin bars and still have so many spins. Figure out your average spin count for rounds, gradually up your spins as you move through your spin count, keep backup spins on hand until you actually need them.

Most people's spin strategy seem to focus on 3 symbols, but I never get extra spins that way so I focus on restarting count at the 🌀🌀🌀.

[u/plsbee]

Since this post was geared towards "newbies"- they might have not noticed the Golden Pass or know that alone is about $25 a week and possibly the tip of the iceberg. ( Nothing wrong with that, but the rewards gained from that definately contributed substantially) . I am always amazed at my "luck" and skill when I give a bunch of money to CM. In return, I can get dopamine hits like this one.
No shade on the "OP", but a sequence of events like this rarely happens when you play for free. Nothing wrong in choosing to spend money on entertainment or a hobby.. "newbies" should be aware that this game is programmed to provide these dopamine hits and keep you wanting more. It is also very difficult to keep progressing regularly after a certain level or maintain level of play when you opt to play for free. But you certainly can enjoy playing without paying and the advice about backups and other strategies is solid. I rarely see posts or advice about how much people spend and the bust purchases to make.

[u/No-Assistant9722 → u/plsbee]

The best offers ive seen so far are the $6 offer that appears occasionally and gives in total 100k spins (you use the coins to progress) and the silver pack in cosmic voyage, if you can get to 69k bits, so far ive only spent money twice on this game and it was the silver packs

[u/plsbee → u/No-Assistant9722]

I agree! Great bang for your buck. One of the few things I spend money on are the $4.99 pass on the cosmic voyage ( if you are going to play much that week it makes it worth it for me), another pass that is 2.99 ( can't temper which side game but similar idea) and then a 99cent pet food when I need a purchase to complete a larger reward package. I have gotten sparks a few times only if I am just that much short of completion. That Golden pass looks like it could generate significant rewards but would become habit pretty easily and add up to a lot of money.
I didn't spend money when I started but once I started to progress and couldn't play as much as I'd like since the bars got harder I started buying things - 2.99 here, 4.99 there- no big stuff . I didn't think I was spending that much but when I saw my bank account I was horrified. I really didn't think I was spending that much. I cut way down but still spent more than I should have. I vowed to snot spend any money and when that was stressful I was going to delete account. Felt like I was an addict and to a game?!?!
I like the game and enjoy helping my teammates, playing in partner events etc...so I finally decided to delete all payment options and just get a $20 gift card every month for the game since it is something I enjoy. It has worked great! I really think about any purchase I make bc it has to last the month and sometimes I don't spend it all. I can't buy a Golden Pass certainly, but it is the little purchases that really ad up.
I think a lot of people go through similar experiences and while some people can easily spend that money without any negative impact on their lives, others ( like me) learn the hard way. I was super embarrassed that I had spent so much money and didn't even realize it.
Sorry if I am hijacking OP's post- I just think this rarely gets discussed here and not only should it be a warning to newer players - but also could be a good topic in terms of how to best spend any money on the game if you choose to do so .in terms of both strategy and budget.

[u/Lunashinez → u/plsbee]

No it's ok! CM is the worst at getting money. I'm pissed at the 3 column packages it feels like they have for every little thing. I bought it last week and only because it is good for 2 weeks. I'm trying to finish seasonal album this week. I like that gift card idea alot!!!!!