For Brain Tree in Neopets, the main way to score more points is mostly luck-based : the score you get is tied to the Neopoint reward from each quest, and users report it is not cumulative from day to day. The practical goal is to do the quest when your chance of landing a good high-score result is best, especially around the monthly leaderboard reset.

What actually helps

  • Do the quest as soon as the high score table resets, since that can reduce competition for trophy/avatar spots.
  • Aim to complete the quest correctly and efficiently, because the reward is based on the single quest result, not on grinding multiple runs.
  • Keep expectations realistic: most reported rewards are usually under 5,000 NP, though rarer higher payouts do happen.

If you mean the quest itself

The Brain Tree quest is about getting the exact answer from the Esophagor, then returning the answer precisely as shown; correctness matters more than anything else. A guide from the Neopets Times also frames the efficient approach as minimizing Neopoints spent while completing the quest for avatar/trophy purposes.

Best practical strategy

  1. Wait for the monthly score reset.
  2. Check the leaderboard early.
  3. Submit a valid quest answer quickly and exactly.
  4. Repeat daily if you are chasing a better reward or trophy placement.

Why people say it’s random

Players consistently describe Brain Tree scoring as luck-driven rather than skill-driven, with no reliable method to force higher payouts. So the honest answer is that you cannot “game” the points much beyond timing and accuracy.

TL;DR: There is no real skill trick for higher Brain Tree points; do the quest correctly, and if you want the best shot at a trophy/avatar result, try it right after the monthly reset.