The festive season brings explosive joy to Monopoly GO as the treasure hunt minigame makes its grand return through the New Year’s Treasures event. From December 31 to January 3, players collaborate with Sofia the explorer to unearth rare rewards buried beneath hexagonal tiles. With pickaxes clinking and strategy unfolding, this limited-time event offers 2,500 dice rolls, exclusive cosmetic upgrades, and the coveted Swap Pack – but only for those who master its digging mechanics.

🔨 Mechanics of the Treasure Hunt

To participate, players need pickaxe tokens – the golden keys to progress. Each hexagonal tile requires 1-3 pickaxes to break, with deeper layers demanding more tools. The game teases players with a partially revealed treasure shape at the top of the screen, turning every dig into a strategic calculation. Should you spread pickaxes thinly to map the board or focus on clustered areas? The answer lies in observing treasure fragments:

• Single tile = Likely small reward (50-100 dice)

• 3 connected tiles = Medium prize (200 dice + tokens)

• 5+ complex shapes = Grand treasures (Skin rewards/Swap Pack)

🎁 Milestone Rewards Breakdown

Scopely stacks incentives through 20 progressive milestones. While all tiers offer dice rolls, these standouts justify pickaxe hoarding:

Milestone	Reward	Strategic Value
#10	Party Time Shield	Prevents token thefts during events
#17	Top Hat Board Piece	+15% rent collection bonus
#20	Swap Pack + 2,500 Dice	Game-changing sticker completion

⛏️ Acquiring Pickaxes: Event Synergy

The current Firework Frenzy tournament (Dec 30-Jan 1) and New Year’s Eve Bash (Dec 31-Jan 2) operate as pickaxe factories. Top-tier performers can earn:

• 180 pickaxes from tournament rankings

• 220 pickaxes via banner event challenges

• Bonus 50 pickaxes daily through quick-win tasks

But here’s the catch – these events overlap. Should players focus on tournament rankings or milestone completions? The math suggests prioritizing Firework Frenzy’s tiered rewards first, as its pickaxe payouts fuel deeper treasure digs.

🧩 Treasure Mapping Tactics

Veterans recommend a spiral digging pattern starting from the board’s center. Why? Early reveals often show treasure edges, allowing predictive excavation. One player reportedly uncovered the 2,500-dice jackpot using only 87 pickaxes through pattern recognition. However, RNG remains a wild card – sometimes the grand prize hides under isolated tiles that defy logical shapes.

❓ Lingering Questions

While the event dazzles with rewards, several mysteries persist:

• Do certain tile colors hint at buried treasure tiers?

• Can unused pickaxes convert to dice post-event?

• Is there hidden synergy between shield skins and treasure layouts?

As the New Year’s countdown begins, Monopoly GO players face a thrilling dilemma: Go all-in for the Swap Pack’s sticker magic or secure multiple cosmetic upgrades? With four days of frantic digging ahead, every pickaxe swing could tilt fortunes. Will you play it safe or chase the golden 20th milestone?