I’ve been glued to my Monopoly GO board since the Treasures of the Galaxy dig event appeared, and I have to admit the Guardians of the Galaxy theme makes every tap feel a little more cinematic. In 2026, I still see players debate the same timing question every time a dig event like this lands on the board: should I rush through all 25 levels early, or should I hold onto my Laser Gun tokens and wait for the automatic dice conversion at the end? For me, the answer changes based on one key reward: the Wild Sticker.

The Temptation of Waiting

The event structure is simple enough. I dig through galaxy-themed tiles, reveal hidden treasures, and climb through 25 levels. If I complete the entire dig event, I earn a grand prize of 3,000 Dice Rolls, a Wild Sticker, and a huge amount of cash. The exclusive Baby Groot token and Rocket Raccoon shield are also part of the appeal. Some players prefer to wait until the final hours because any unused Laser Gun tokens in Monopoly GO automatically convert into Dice Rolls at a 1:3 ratio. That means each leftover token becomes three dice.

On paper, this sounds like a clever hoarding strategy. But is it really the best move? When I wait too long, I miss out on other rewards that come from finishing early and continuing to play the active solo event and tournament.

Why Finishing Early Feels Better

When I complete the Treasures of the Galaxy dig event early, I unlock the grand prize immediately. More importantly, all the Laser Gun tokens in the milestone rewards can turn into dice, cash, and even sticker packs as I keep playing. Instead of sitting on unused tokens and hoping for a 1:3 conversion, I can convert my momentum into extra rewards from the top and side events. This lets me keep earning long after the digging itself is done.

The Wild Sticker Timing That Actually Matters

There is one major mistake I used to make: finishing the event too early and using the Wild Sticker before seeing another important reward. The Wild Sticker is incredibly flexible because it lets me choose any missing sticker. But if I complete the dig event too soon, I might choose a sticker that I would have pulled naturally from another pack minutes later.

That is why my current rule is to finish the Treasures of the Galaxy minigame after I claim the Purple Pack from the last Quick Wins milestone. The Purple Pack contains a five-star sticker, and once I see which five-star I get, I can use the Wild Card on a different missing sticker. This avoids duplication and gets maximum value from both rewards.

Here is how I compare the main timing options:

Approach	What Happens	My Take
Finish very early	Grand prize unlocked immediately, and milestone Laser Guns convert into dice, cash, or sticker packs while I keep playing	✅ Strong if I keep grinding events
Wait until the final hours	Unused Laser Gun tokens convert at a 1:3 ratio into Dice Rolls	⚠️ Safe but usually less profitable
Finish after Purple Pack	I see my five-star from Quick Wins before choosing the Wild Sticker	🎯 Best overall timing

My personal checklist for the event now looks like this:

• 🔍 Keep digging through levels but avoid finishing before the last Quick Wins Purple Pack is claimed.

• 🎲 Stockpile rolls and Laser Gun tokens only until I can comfortably clear the event.

• 🃏 Use the Wild Sticker after seeing my Purple Pack five-star to fill a different missing sticker.

• 📦 Once the dig event is done, continue playing the active tournament and solo milestones to convert extra event rewards into more dice and sticker packs.

For me, dig events are less about hoarding and more about sequencing. The automatic dice conversion for leftover Laser Gun tokens can be a nice safety net, but it rarely beats the compounding rewards I get from finishing early and continuing to play. The best path is to finish after the Purple Pack from Quick Wins, then use the Wild Sticker on whichever five-star I still need. That timing gives me the grand prize, the best use of the Wild Card, and a steady stream of extra rewards from the milestones. It is the perfect balance between patience and momentum.