To get Hipsters, you have to get NEGATIVE ratings, i.e. blow up the majority of your hotel and make people hate you. The hipsters will come in thralls.
I love and am addicted to this game. I'd LOVE to see some badges here eventually.
To all those having trouble logging in: go to the main site, www.elementsthegame.com and log in there first. Then try again. That seems to be a good workaround.
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