or over two decades, Noda, a Shenkuu native and a skilled orange Cybunny, has pursued his dream of sharing his grandmother’s fortune cookie recipe across Neopia. Today, these special cookies are available in the NC Mall, offering users unique site perks and exclusive wearable items. Each cookie type comes with its own effect, making Noda’s cookies a popular choice among Neopets players.
Types of NC Fortune Cookies
Item Fortune Cookies
These fortune cookies contain exclusive NeoCash wearables, randomly selected upon opening. Here are a few notable examples:
- Infinite Sands of Time Fortune Cookie: Items include the Desert Chic Dress and Golden Headdress Wig.
- Nursery Time NC Fortune Cookie: Rewards users with baby-themed items like the Baby Floral Shirt and Charming Baby Nursery Background.
- Festive Sounds NC Fortune Cookie: Offers festival-inspired items, such as the Musical Bar Garland and Shimmering Rainbow Face Paint.
Upon opening these cookies, players receive one exclusive item, which can be gifted to Neofriends, providing a memorable way to share unique items without needing gift boxes.
Site Perk Fortune Cookies
These cookies grant special perks, enhancing gameplay by providing bonus dailies, zaps, or Neopoints. Some examples include:
- Faerie Quest Fortune Cookie: Guarantees a daily Faerie Quest for nine days, which can be crucial during Faerie Quest events.
- Lab Ray Fortune Cookie: Allows up to three extra Lab Ray zaps each day for seven days, providing players additional chances to boost stats.
- Training Fortune Cookie: Reduces training time by 30%-75% at Neopia’s training schools for five days, aiding players in leveling up their pets more efficiently.
Each perk cookie has a limited duration and can only be used on main accounts, making them particularly valuable for regular users.
Buying Noda’s Fortune Cookies
Limited Stock
Fortune cookies are available in small batches, with restocks approximately every 45 minutes. Occasionally, they may restock faster, though availability can vary, especially during sales.
Special Sales
Since 2015, Faerie Quest Fortune Cookies go on sale for 50 NC during Faerie Quest Events, making it an ideal time to stock up. Black Friday is another major sale event, where a variety of fortune cookies are discounted, providing an opportunity for players to purchase rare cookies at lower prices.
Top and Popular NC Fortune Cookies
1. Faerie Quest Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Guarantees one Faerie Quest per day for 9 days. During this time, you won’t receive Crafting Faerie Quests, making it easier to obtain stat boosts or rare items.
- Cost: 100 NC
2. Lab Ray Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Grants 1 to 3 extra Lab Ray zaps per day for 7 days. This can lead to faster changes in stats, color, or species for a pet, ideal for those wanting rapid transformations.
- Cost: 125 NC
3. Deluxe Training Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Reduces training times by 30% to 75% for 10 days at any of Neopia’s training schools, making it highly valuable for players leveling up pets quickly.
- Cost: 225 NC
4. Games Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Doubles or triples Neopoints earned from games in the Games Room for 25 hours, making it a great choice for maximizing NP gains in a short time.
- Cost: 175 NC
5. Infinite Sands of Time NC Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Rewards exclusive Lost Desert-themed wearable items, randomly selected from a unique set when opened.
- Cost: 250 NC
6. Coincidental Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Grants 1 or 2 additional Coincidence Missions per day for 5 days, speeding up the rate at which you can complete this mini-game’s missions.
- Cost: 250 NC
7. Training Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Similar to the Deluxe Training Fortune Cookie, this provides 30% to 75% reductions in training times at Neopian training schools, lasting 5 days.
- Cost: 125 NC
8. NC Upcycle Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Allows players to exchange select NC items for random new items or exclusive prizes, providing a unique way to “upcycle” NC items and discover hidden treasures.
- Cost: 175 NC
9. Nursery Time NC Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Contains exclusive baby-themed wearables, such as Baby Pigtail Wigs and Charming Baby Nursery Background, perfect for players with baby-themed pets.
- Cost: 250 NC
10. Plot Points Fortune Cookie
- Effect: Doubles or triples plot points earned during events like The Void Within, capped at the daily maximum, helping you to accumulate plot rewards faster.
- Cost: 250 NC
How to Use and Gift Fortune Cookies
- Purchasing: Visit the NC Mall, select a cookie, and enter your password to purchase.
- Opening: Go to your inventory, click on the cookie, and view the item or perk received.
- Gifting: For Item Fortune Cookies, you can gift the item to Neofriends by selecting their name from a dropdown list or typing it manually.
Note: Items from these cookies cannot be returned, so choose recipients carefully.
FAQ: Noda’s Fortune Cookies
- What happens if a fortune cookie is sold out?
Cookies restock approximately every 45 minutes, though demand can cause sporadic availability. Check back frequently for restocks. - Can all cookies be gifted?
Only Item Fortune Cookies allow for item gifting directly to friends, without the use of gift boxes. - How long do site perks last?
Duration varies by cookie type, typically between 5 to 10 days. - When are cookies on sale?
Black Friday and Faerie Quest Events are the main sale periods.