Event Guide

Shugo Festival Guide

The Shugo Festival is a party of quick mini games that starts every hour. Playing is free. Keys are what you spend to grab the rewards.
Starts
Every hour, on the hour
Entry window
3 minutes
Key cap
12, or 21 with Membership
Mini games
9 with rewards

Checked October 17, 2026

All Shugo Festival Activities

Mini GameRound Time
Defend Shugo Merchants5:00
Goldrin's Treasure3:50
Hidden Lugi3:30, needs 2+ players
Jump Jump2:55
Mysterious Track5:00
Not This Tile?3:15
Odyle Flight Frenzy3:30
Up! Up! Up!5:00
Wraith Evasion5:00

Each hour pulls one game from this pool, so you never know which one is next.

Shugo Festival Event Times

Available Every Hour

On the hour

A new round starts at :00 every hour, all day.

3-minute window

A countdown shows up next to your map. Join before it hits zero.

Short rounds

Each game lasts about 3 to 5 minutes.

Pair it with invasions

Dimensional Invasion starts at :30, so you can do both in one hour. More

Shugo Festival Rewards

Dedicated Reward Pool

  1. Centuryroot TokensFestival currency for the Festival Shop.
  2. Enhance StonesAlways handy for gear.
  3. Abyss PointsAbyss PointsShows up in the key packages.
  4. Soul CodexSoul CodexPart of the key reward packages.
  5. GearSets of different grades.

Claiming Rewards Requires Festival Keys

  1. 1

    Join the round for free and play it out.

  2. 2

    The reward screen shows how many picks you earned. Better placement means more picks.

  3. 3

    Each pick costs one Shugo Festival Reward Key.

  4. 4

    You get 3 keys back every day. The cap is 12, or 21 with Special Quai Membership.

Play without keysEntering a game never costs a key.
Daeva Pass EXPJoining the festival also gives Pass EXP.
Keys past the capRefills stop at the cap, so do not sit at 12.

Tips For High Scores

Spend keys on good rounds

A top finish gives more picks for the same key cost.

Never waste a refill

If you are close to the cap, spend a key even on an average round.

Buy growth first

In the Festival Shop, spend tokens on progression items before cosmetics.

Bring friends for Hidden Lugi

It needs at least 2 players to start.

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Shugo Festival Guide FAQ

Do I need a key to play the Shugo Festival?

No. Playing is free. Keys are only spent when you pick rewards at the end.

How many Shugo Festival keys can I hold?

12, or 21 with the Special Quai Membership. You get 3 back each day.

Is Shugo Festa the same as Shugo Festival?

Yes. NC uses both names for the same event.

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