Valentine's Day in Monopoly GO! isn't really about roses or candlelit dinners—it's about getting more value out of every roll, and the Valentine's Treasures dig event (Feb 11–15, 2026) is where that happens. If you've been juggling Quick Wins, side tournaments, and album progress, you'll notice this is one of the few events that rewards thinking ahead, not just rolling on autopilot, especially if you're also planning around the Monopoly Go Partners Event and the usual mid-week boosts. How The Dig Actually Plays The minigame is a grid, and your pickaxes are your real currency. You earn them from milestones, tournaments, and daily tasks, then spend them to flip tiles until you uncover the hidden shapes you're tasked with finding. The mistake most players make is panic-tapping. Don't. Pause for two seconds and think about what shape you're hunting. If it's a long piece, stop wasting swings in cramped pockets where it can't fit. Start by opening space. Get a feel for the board. Once you reveal a corner or edge of an item, work outward like you're tracing it, not guessing it. That one habit saves more pickaxes than any "secret pattern" ever will. Pickaxe Management That Doesn't Feel Like Chores Here's the part that trips people up: the early boards are meant to lure you into being sloppy. They're easy, so you spend pickaxes like they're free. Later boards punish that. A better rhythm is simple. First, do your Quick Wins and grab the easy pickaxes. Second, check the tournament milestones before you dig—sometimes you're one or two actions away from a chunk of tools. Third, dig in short sessions, not one long binge. If you hit a tough board and you're low, stop and go earn more axes elsewhere instead of burning dice trying to brute force it. It's slower, sure, but it keeps you in the event longer. Rewards That Actually Matter Yes, you'll get cash and rolls, but the real draw is the mix of sticker packs and higher-value rewards as you push deeper. Swap Packs (when they show up) can be a lifesaver if your album's stuck in that annoying "need two cards, can't pull them" phase. And the dice you bank from steady clears feels different than dice you win from a single lucky tournament run—it's dependable. If you're trying to stretch a stash without spending, this is one of the cleaner paths: focused play, predictable progress, and fewer "why did I do that?" moments. Timing It With Everything Else The best runs happen when you line things up. Claim milestone pickaxes when you're ready to dig, not the second they pop, and try to play during boosts that help you stack resources faster. You'll also find it's easier to stay patient if you treat each board like a tiny puzzle instead of a race. Pickaxes are limited, but your advantage is you can choose when to spend them, and that's where smart players separate themselves—especially if you're coordinating with friends and looking at options like Monopoly Go Partners Event buy to keep your wider event schedule moving without burning out.