Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Kreludor, the Neocola Machine offers Neopians a delightful and unique experience. This whimsical machine is not just an ordinary vending device; it’s an exciting opportunity for players to engage with the world of Neocola while potentially winning a variety of prizes. If you’ve ever wondered how it all works, you’re in the right place to discover the ins and outs of this fantastic feature!

Obtaining Tokens

To start your adventure with the Neocola Machine, you’ll first need to secure one of the three types of Neocola Tokens:

1. Blue Neocola Token
2. Green Neocola Token
3. Red Neocola Token

These tokens can be commonly found through various means, including:

• Restocking at the Space Weaponry Shop: Keep an eye out for these valuable tokens during your visits.
• Restocking at the Igloo Garage Sale: Another fantastic spot to snag tokens as they become available.
• Prizes from the Cosmic Dome and Neocola Centre: Engage with games and events here for a chance to win.
• Additional Sources: Tokens may also appear in a few other locations throughout Neopia, as indicated in their Item Database entries.

Using the Tokens

Once you have your token in hand, approach the Neocola Machine to make your selections. You’ll be presented with three choices:

1. Choose a Token: Pick which Neocola token you want to use.
2. Select a Flavour: Decide on a Neocola flavour from the options below.
3. Button Presses: Determine how many times you’d like to press the red button.

With these choices, you can create a total of 144 unique combinations!

Flavour Options

Here’s the list of tantalizing Neocola flavours you can choose from:

• Dr. Slother
• Diet Doom
• Na’cho Cola
• Smite
• Alt-Tab
• Minion Maid
• Mountain Poo
• Dehydrated H20

Button Press Options

When it comes to pressing the button, your options are:

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 10
• 42

Prizes from the Neocola Machine

After making your selections, you’ll receive your prizes, which include both an item and a certain amount of Neopoints.

Through extensive research involving over 35,000 tokens and all 144 combinations, it has been determined that while the item prize remains fixed regardless of your selections, the amount of Neopoints you earn is significantly influenced by your choices. The optimal combination for the best Neopoint payout is:

• Red Neocola Token
• Dehydrated H20
• 3 Button Presses

Neopoints

The range of Neopoints you can receive varies widely, from as low as 24 NP to a staggering 32,000 NP, with some lucky players even hitting higher amounts! However, most players can expect to earn under 1,000 NP on average, with typical earnings landing around 170 NP. The specifics of this earning potential are explored further in the Prize Research section.

Item Rewards

Every time you use the Neocola Machine, you are guaranteed an item. The probability distribution for item rewards is consistent, as outlined below:

Prize	Probability
A Booby Prize	98.40%
Baby Space Fungus	0.50% (1 in 200)
Shaken-up Can of Neocola	0.50% (1 in 200)
Dastardly Evil Fuzzle	0.20% (1 in 500)
Virtupets Brand Doomsday Device	0.20% (1 in 500)
A random Robot Petpet (up to r89)	0.10% (1 in 1,000)
A random Transmogrification Potion *	0.10% (1 in 1,000)

*Note: The Neocola Machine indicates a Transmogrification Potion has been dispensed; however, it can actually be any item under r180 with “Transmogrification” in its name. Confirmation of the retired Draik Transmogrification Potion’s availability remains elusive—if you find one, please let us know!

Released-for Item Prizes

Some items are exclusive to the Neocola Machine. Each has its own unique message when dispensed, with rarer items offering a more engaging experience.

Uncommon Prizes

• Baby Space Fungus
• Shaken-up Can of Neocola
• Dastardly Evil Fuzzle
• Virtupets Brand Doomsday Device

Booby Prizes

The following are considered booby prizes, and their odds of being dispensed are equal:

• Dented Can of Neocola
• Fake Neocola Token on a String
• Fake Sloth Tattoo (wearable)
• Gummy Baby Space Fungus
• I Club Sloth Grundo T-Shirt (wearable)
• Kreludan Grundo Slippers (wearable)
• Lint-Covered Peanut
• Non-Sticky Sticky Hand
• Plastic Ring of Sloth
• Sloth Gummies
• Sponge Grundo Sponge
• Super Energy Blast Drink
• Wind Up Dr. Sloth Toy (wearable)

Transmogrification Potions

You have a tiny chance (0.1%) of winning a random Transmogrification Potion or any other item under r180 that contains “Transmogrification” in its title. This includes a wide range of potions for various Neopet species:

• Acara, Aisha, Blumaroo, Bori, Bruce, Buzz, Chia, Chomby, Cybunny, Elephante, Eyrie, Flotsam, Gelert, Gnorbu, Grarrl, Grundo, Hissi, Ixi, Jetsam, JubJub, Kacheek, Kau, Kiko, Koi, Korbat, Kougra, Krawk, Kyrii, Lenny, Lupe, Lutari, Meerca, Moehog, Mynci, Nimmo, Ogrin, Peophin, Poogle, Pteri, Quiggle, Ruki, Scorchio, Shoyru, Skeith, Techo, Tonu, Tuskaninny, Vandagyre, Uni, Usul, Wocky, Xweetok, Yurble, Zafara, and more.

Robot Petpets

You also have a slim chance of winning a random Robot Petpet (up to r89) from the Neocola Machine. The available Robot Petpets include:

• Blobagus, Buzzler, Charnie, Chatter, Chomper, Cuttlebot, Cybit, Flipperbot, Griefer, Millipod, Navibot, Pinceron, Quadrone, Robocrush, Rotawheel, Screwtop, Shocket, Snoogy, Wain, and Wheelie.

Prize Research Insights

A staff member conducted thorough research using the Neocola Machine, utilizing over 35,000 tokens in total to analyze the outcomes. The process included:

1. Initial Testing: Conducting 100 tests for each of the 144 combinations to observe basic distribution patterns.
2. Further Analysis: Testing an additional 1,000 tokens for perceived optimal and suboptimal combinations to gauge item outcomes.
3. Conclusive Findings: Finally, using 5,000 tokens for the best Neopoint combination (Dehydrated H20 with 3 Button Presses) to verify consistent probabilities.

Neopoints Distribution and Formula

The Neocola Machine utilizes a formula to determine Neopoint rewards, beginning with a base amount ranging from 10 to 100 NP, multiplied by 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16. There’s also a slight chance of receiving an additional random amount of up to 1,000 NP. A rare bonus of 5,000 NP can occur multiple times, with a maximum of six times confirmed, equating to an astonishing potential of 30,000 NP.

The combinations you select impact your chances of higher multipliers and bonuses, allowing players to strategize effectively. For instance, the optimal combination yields around a 50% chance of a 4x multiplier and a 4% chance of the 5,000 NP bonus, while suboptimal selections will yield lower rewards.

As Neopians continue to explore the Neocola Machine, understanding these mechanics will enhance your gameplay experience and your chances of winning big!