Out in the Deserted Fairground is Neopia’s spookiest, most terrifying wheel: the Wheel of Misfortune. As this wheel does not offer an avatar and has more unfortunate prizes than good prizes, it might be best to steer clear of the creepy old thing. Still, if you’re a gambler or you simply love games, give it a whirl! But don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Wheel of Misfortune Link
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/wheel/index.phtml
Wheel of Misfortune Boon
If your faction wins the Battleground of the Obelisk, you have the opportunity to use the Right Round Right Round boon. Activating this would allow you to spin all of the wheels twice before needing to wait to spin again. You do have to pay a second time. To get your second spin, you need to refresh the page after your first spin.
Wheel of Misfortune Prizes
Interestingly, this wheel has far fewer prizes than the other wheels in Neopia. That means there is more of a chance of landing on something misfortunate than not, so watch out!
- You active pet gets a random disease.
- You win a random gift.
- You win a random spooky petpet.
- You lose a random amount of neopoints.
NOTE: You can end up with negative neopoints. - One item in your inventory becomes a Pile of Sludge.
NOTE: This is currently glitched and you will not have an item replaced by a Pile of Sludge. - Your active pet will “forget” a book that they have read, meaning you will need to re-read the book to them if you want it to count towards its books read.
- You win anywhere between 2 and 4,000np.
- The Pant Devil steals an item from your inventory.
Random Prizes from the Misfortune Wheel
If you land on the present (#2 above), the following are one of the random prizes you could receive:
 Apple Lantern Chair |
 Apple Lantern Table |
 Eyeball Muffin |
 Gummy Rat Stew |
 Headless Von Roo Plushie |
 Jubusul Plushie |
 Koibat Plushie |
 Kougrachio Plushie |
 Monster Cake |
 Quigquig Plushie |
 Scorcie Plushie |
 Sloth Faerie Plushie |
 Space Blumfaerie Plushie |
 Tall Apple Lantern Lamp |
 Usulbat Plushie |
 Von Kougra Plushie |
Is the Wheel of Misfortune Worth It?
The Wheel of Misfortune, located in the eerie Deserted Fairgrounds, offers players a spin of fate for 150 Neopoints. While its creepy allure is undeniable, many players debate whether the rewards are worth the risks. Here’s a breakdown of what you might encounter:
Possible Outcomes:
- Contract a Disease: Your active Neopet has a chance (~8%) of falling ill, requiring treatment.
- Receive a Random Item: There’s a ~30% chance to get Haunted Woods-themed plushies, food, or furniture—though these are often low in value.
- Win a Spooky Petpet: A rare reward with less than a 0.5% chance, making it a long shot for collectors.
- Lose Neopoints: A ~20% chance to lose Neopoints, ranging from small amounts to as much as 10,000.
- Item Transformed into Sludge: ~10% chance an item in your inventory becomes a Pile of Sludge.
- Pet Forgets a Book: Your active Neopet may forget a book it read (~2% chance), requiring you to re-read it to restore the record.
- Win Neopoints: Another ~20% chance to win Neopoints, with the higher amounts being extremely rare.
- Pant Devil Steals an Item: A ~10% chance that the Pant Devil will swipe an item from your inventory.
Additionally, spinning the wheel offers a chance to unlock the “Wheel of Misfortune” avatar, though the game doesn’t notify you when you’ve earned it.
Verdict: Is It Worth Spinning?
For most players, the Wheel of Misfortune is a risky gamble. The likelihood of harmful outcomes like diseases, item losses, or Neopoint deductions outweighs the modest rewards, such as low-value items or small Neopoint wins.
However, if you’re chasing the elusive avatar or enjoy the thrill of chance, the Wheel can add an element of suspense to your gameplay. Just be prepared for the potential downsides!
Ultimately, the Wheel of Misfortune is better suited for adventurous players who appreciate its spooky charm rather than those focused on maximizing Neopoint gains.
Notes
- Since you can win items and neopoints from this wheel, you cannot spin the Wheel of Misfortune on side accounts. To learn more about what you can and cannot do on side accounts, check out our Side Accounts Guide.
- You can mute the wheel by clicking the speaker in the bottom right-hand corner of the game screen.
