Movin' On Up: How To Get A Piece Of The Pie

by spruce08

How can you be poor when there are so many games that will help you make money? Here are some easy ways to make Neopoints in the order from best to worst:

1. Codebreakers - This is the way I usually rake in the big Neopoints. With Codebreakers, you can easily make at least 500 NP in one day. Of course, the game LOOKS hard, but you can fix that with a little strategy. Guessing all one color will help tremendously. For instance, if you guess all yellow stones, and you get 3 red marks, there are 3 yellow stones in the solution. You can't use up more than 5 guesses in this fashion because you can figure out how many green stones are in the solution by process of elimination. Develop your Codebreaking skills and watch the money roll in!

2. Techo Says - Wow, it's a simple and relatively quick way to earn lots of Neopoints! You can usually get 300 NP a day without putting much effort into it. C'mon, it's just basic memory skills! But, if you need help, try remembering in groups. Instead of trying to remember "Kacheek Quiggle Kacheek Moehog Moehog Chia Chia," think in groups. "Kacheek Quiggle Kacheek." "Moehog Moehog." And "Chia Chia." It'll put less strain on your brain. And if that sneaky Techo tries to cheat, wipe the smile off his face with a Sun Dried Techo Claw!

3. Kiko Match - For some reason the Kiko Match page says you don't get Neopoints for this game.. well I've been getting LOTS of Neopoints in the past few days! Don't let this 600 NP a day opportunity pass you by! Like with Techo Says, this is basic memory skills! The big secret here is getting a score of 120 or above. If you do that you get a BONUS of 100 NP! It doesn't get much easier than that!

4. Blackjack - This is very tempting! You can lose 150 NP in a matter of mere seconds, or you can be dealt Blackjack and get 220 NP! I also tend to find Codestones while playing. Blackjack is a very risky game indeed! You can increase your chances of winning by playing Basic Strategy. Basic Strategy tells you when to Hit, Stand, Double or Split (however NeoPets doesn't let you split). Basic Strategy does not guarantee a win. Here are some rules of Basic Strategy:

i. Stand on a total of 17 - 21. You'll usually win if you have a high total like that.

ii. Stand on 13 - 16 if the dealer's upcard is 2 - 6.

iii. Stand on 12 if the dealer's upcard is 4 - 6.

iv. It is usually a good idea to Double Down on 9 - 11.

v. If you have anything less than that, Hit! You can also try what is called a Five Level Progressive Betting System. Start out with a minimum bet, let's say 5 NP (Level 1.) If you win, bet 10 NP (Level 2) and continue on. Start over on Level 1 if you reach Level 5 or if you lose a game. This system rewards you for winning streaks and minimizes your loss during losing streaks. And also, perhaps the best piece of advice: Quit while you're ahead.

5. Ice Cream Blitz - I don't really like this game because it takes a very long time to get a poor amount of Neopoints--pun intended. There has already been an article about Ice Cream Blitz in Issue 23 of Neopian Times. It mentioned using a slow computer and patience as the best strategies for playing this game. There you have it, the five easiest ways to earn a lot of Neopoints! Follow these tips and you'll soon have your Deluxe Apartment in the sky!