NC Challenge
Starting Altador Cup IV, TNT began to hold NC Challenges. They are similar to previous game-based NC Challenges, you need to buy a ticket at the NC Mall. With this ticket you could compete in various challenges during the Altador Cup. When successfully completed all the challenges and you received an exclusive bonus Neocash item prize.
Altador Cup VI
This year, the AC NC Challenge came with something new, the VIP Pass. With the VIP Pass, you would get access to go behind the scenes of the tournament where others would not be allowed to come.
For the very first time, you are able to have a look in the Locker Room, the Yooyu Pen, the Royal Box and the Announcer's Studio.
The VIP Access starts at June 5th, although you are able to visit the area's already earlier on. You won't recieve any prizes though before June 5th.
Tickets
For this NC event, there will be four tickets available. Tickets costs 750NC each and can be bought at the NC Mall (or you could trade for one or be gifted one).
The first ticket, the Altador Cup NC VIP Locker Room Pass was released at June 1st and is for sale through July 2nd. The others will be released later on.
Participating
Once you've gotten the ticket and activated it, you'll get access to the VIP area. The Altador Cup NC VIP Locker Room Pass will give you access to the Locker Room, but not to any of the other places. Before activating a ticket, the VIP area will look like this:
Once you've activated the ticket, you will notice the door of the Locker Room (or any other of the locked area's depending on which ticket you have) has opened:
Unlike the previous NC events that ran during the Altador Cup, you don't have to play games for this event. Since you won't be earning any neopoints for this event, you can play it on side accounts as well.
However, there is a catch! In order to play the VIP Room event you need to join a team for the Altador Cup. This means you will get a sign-up bonus. (Or more, if your side is a previous main on which you played the AC before). You must discard these items and not play any of the AC games on your side account in order to keep your account safe.
TNT gave the reply below in regards to this matter:
| Yes! You may participate in the Altador Cup VIP Pass NC event on your side accounts. In order to do this, you will need to join a team. Joining a team will automatically give you NP items -- we are aware of this. :) We are willing to make an exception to our normal rules regarding side accounts in this instance. If you do decide to participate on a side account, however, please discard the NP items you receive and do not participate in any of the Altador Cup games. This would still be considered cheating! Abbey S., The Neopets Team |
Sign-up bonuses
When you activate your first VIP Pass ticket, you'll be given a sign-up bonus. This bonus consists of four wearable items: a VIP Pass Lanyard, a Foam Finger, Hat and Shirt. The latter three items will all be in the colours of the team you signed up for.
| Bonus for all teams |
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Altador Cup VIP Pass Lanyard View Preview |
The Locker Room
The Locker Room started giving out items on June 5th. There are seven items to collect.
| The Locker Room Available from June 5th - July 12th |
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| June 5th | June 6th | June 7th | June 8th |
Fancy Plush Bathrobe View Preview |
Yooyu Slippers View Preview |
Wall of Trophies Background View Preview |
Altador Cup Signature Hoodie View Preview |
| June 9th | June 10th | June 11th | |
Pretty Sleep Mask View Preview |
Altador Cup Floor View Preview |
Yooyu Floating Bubble Shower View Preview |
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The Yooyu Pen
The Yooyu Pen started giving out items on June 12th. There are seven items to collect.
| The Yooyu Pen Available from June 12th - July 12th |
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|---|---|---|---|
| June 12th | June 13th | June 14th | June 15th |
Garland of Gears View Preview |
Oversized Squishable Yooyu View Preview |
Classical Pillar Foreground View Preview |
Yooyu Pen Foreground View Preview |
| June 16th | June 17th | June 18th | |
Yooyu Hoodie View Preview |
Golden Yooyu Staff View Preview |
Faerie Yooyu Headband View Preview |
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The Announcer's Studio
The Announcer's Studio started giving out items on June 19th. There are seven items to collect.
| The Announcer's Studio Available from June 19th - July 12th |
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| June 19th | June 20th | June 21th | June 22th |
Newsroom Desk Background View Preview |
Stage Light Garland View Preview |
Journalist Hat View Preview |
Pink Pencil Skirt View Preview |
| June 23th | June 24th | June 25th | |
Perfect Hair Wig View Preview |
Broadcaster Jacket View Preview |
Hot off the Presses Garland View Preview |
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The Royal Box
The Announcer's Studio started giving out items on June 26th. There are seven items to collect.
| The Royal Box Available from June 26th - July 12th |
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| June 26th | June 27th | June 28th | June 29th |
Royal Velvet Wings View Preview |
Glitter Leggings and Shoes View Preview |
Giant Derby Brimmed Hat View Preview |
Stage Curtain Garland View Preview |
| June 30th | July 1st | July 2nd | |
Royal Box Foreground View Preview |
Blue Velvet Dress View Preview |
Beaded Floral Headwreath View Preview |
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FAQ
What is the Altador Cup NC VIP Pass?
This year, for the first time ever you can go behind the scenes of the Altador Cup with the NC VIP Pass. During the event, visit 4 exclusive access areas. There will be one access area opening every Sunday during June. To access, you must purchase a pass corresponding with the area and activate from either your inventory or on the main access page. In order to activate your first pass, you must first join a team in the Altador Cup so you can receive your team themed bonus prizes. Then come back to the page each day, beginning June 5th to claim your prize.
How do I purchase VIP Access Passes?
Each week a new access pass will be put on sale in the NC Mall Altador Cup shop. You can purchase passes there.
How long will the NC VIP Pass event run?
The first VIP Pass allowing access to the Locker Room will go on sale June 1st. Prizes will be available starting June 5th. A new access pass will go on sale each Sunday. You can purchase and activate your passes until July 2nd and claim your prizes on already purchased and activated passes until July 12th.
When can I start collecting prizes?
Prizes for each area can begin to be collected each Sunday. You will be able to claim one prize per day. If you missed collecting any days you can always return to the access area and claim those prizes.
How do I activate my VIP pass?
You can activate your VIP passes from your inventory by clicking, Activate VIP Pass from the drop down menu or you once in your inventory, you can activate from the main access page by clicking on the area you want to access.
It's not allowing me to activate my pass. What should I do?
In order to activate your first pass, you must be signed up with a team for the Altador Cup. In terms of activating other passes, you may only activate one of each pass type per account.
Is there a bonus prize for participating in the NC VIP Pass event?
Yes. For activating your first pass (no matter the order), you will receive 4 bonus items corresponding to the Altador Cup team you have signed up for.
Is there a time limit for accepting my daily prize?
Yes. You must visit the access areas and claim your prizes by July 12th.
Can I activate multiple passes for the same access area?
No. You will only be able to activate and collect prizes once for each access area per account.
Can I participate in the Altador Cup NC VIP Pass event on side accounts?
Yes! You may participate in the Altador Cup VIP Pass NC event on your side accounts. In order to do this, you will need to join a team. Joining a team will automatically give you NP items -- we are aware of this. :) We are willing to make an exception to our normal rules regarding side accounts in this instance. If you do decide to participate on a side account, however, please discard the NP items you receive and do not participate in any of the Altador Cup games. This would still be considered cheating!
I don't see the pass I want available in the NC Mall to purchase.
Check back at the NC Mall each Sunday for a new access pass. Existing passes will remain for sale until the end of the event.
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