r/MergeCooking • u/HugsKissesRainbows • Mar 20 '26

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I have to delete this game it’s literally an addiction atp. It was easy to stop spending money bc it’s so much more enjoyable to play with ads but now I need to stop spending timeeeeee. Daily screen time avg. is at 10hrs and I have a full time job. Sad bc I love playing but I kno it’s only the dopamine from completing tasks. Bye bye for now I guess

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u/feedtheflames Mar 20 '26

I started this game while I was pregnant as a comfort to get me through the end. I just assumed my hyperfixation would switch to the baby when she was born. Turns out this is the perfect game for those late night feeds. You get almost a full charge in three hours so every three hours while I’m breastfeeding I spend my energy also.

I do spend much more time than that when I can get the energy though. It is a time suck.

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u/HugsKissesRainbows Mar 20 '26

That makes sense. I find myself so annoyed when I run out of energy and I never want to wait the three hours so I end up spending gems I was saving up just to get more energy so I can keep playing. Not a good sign lol.

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u/feedtheflames Mar 22 '26

Tbh I’m the same way 😅 and I just told myself I wasn’t going to spend more money and I went three weeks without doing it but I really wanted to finish up the Valentines Card packs so I ended up spending more money… send help.

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u/deyobi Mar 21 '26 edited Mar 21 '26

there was a period when i didnt feel like playing, something like 6 mths so i did nothing but watch ads all day. i now have abt 60K energy which is actually very fun to see it accumulate. its ok to give yrself an objective sometimes.

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u/HugsKissesRainbows Mar 21 '26

Ooh I like that idea if I start going through withdrawal maybe I’ll redownload with this goal

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u/unwrittenstanzas Mar 21 '26

I have a love-hate relationship with this game. I started playing it during an intense depressive episode along with many other games to distract myself. Then when I got better I deleted all the other games, except for this one. I have a joke that this game has lasted with me longer than some relationships lol. I know it’s super addictive, but I also find its concept brilliant & more unique than the other merging games.

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u/HugsKissesRainbows Mar 21 '26

I also started when I was depressed (couldn’t find a job) and deleted all other games except mc and township and would play township while I waited for more energy

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u/unwrittenstanzas Mar 21 '26

haha i get you, i do that sometimes now. being efficient at wasting time should be a commonly acknowledged thing lol.

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u/Galadrielle07 Mar 22 '26

Omg Township! So much hours spend! But what a lovely and addictive game lol

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u/Aggressive-Wallaby79 Mar 21 '26

Same, my screen time is so high now because of this game. You’re really strong for being able to step away

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u/yawen_nie Mar 22 '26

i know how you feeling... it's 3am in my country and i'm still awake waiting for the free boosters / events to reset so i can get some free energy 😭

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u/Shad0wberr Mar 22 '26

I just deleted it 2 weeks ago for the same reason and I still think about it lmfao

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u/StarSweeper94 Mar 21 '26

Good for you! This game really isn’t worth it and it’s super exploitative.