Honestly, if you’re still randomly rolling your dice every time you open the app, you’re basically playing on hard mode. I’ve seen so many people burn through 5,000 dice in ten minutes only to realize a major partner event started an hour later. It’s painful to watch. Right now, everyone is asking what's next on Monopoly GO, and the answer isn't just "more of the same." We are currently in the middle of a massive shift in the game's ecosystem, especially with the heavy Wizarding World theme taking over the board.
If you haven't noticed, the "Harry Potter GO" album has completely changed the vibe. We aren't just collecting property anymore; we're hunting for Portkeys and trying to finish sets like Hermione's Arrival.
The Wizarding World Partners Event is the Big One
Right now, the absolute centerpiece of the schedule is the Wizarding World Partners event. It kicked off on January 13, 2026, and it’s slated to run until January 18. If you’ve played a partner event before, you know the drill: find four people who actually play, pool your tokens, and build four attractions. This time, the theme is magic-heavy, and the rewards are actually worth the grind.
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But here is the thing people miss. You shouldn't just dump all your tokens into one partner. I’ve found that the "balanced build" strategy—getting every partner to at least the second milestone before pushing for the grand prize—keeps your momentum high without running out of dice.
The grand prize for this one includes a Wild Sticker, which is basically gold in this economy. With the Harry Potter album being notoriously stingy with 5-star golds, that Wild Sticker is likely the only way most of us are going to finish those high-level sets like Hogwarts Bounce or Tree Trimming.
Stop Missing the Golden Blitz
The next Golden Blitz is already on the horizon, and if you aren't prepared, you're going to be left with a bunch of useless duplicates. Specifically, we’re looking at Hermione's Arrival and Amortentia (from Set 16) being the stars of the show on January 15, 2026.
Most players think Golden Blitz events are random. They aren't. Scopely usually drops these right in the middle or toward the end of a partner event to keep people engaged. If you have a duplicate of Amortentia, do not trade it for stars yet. Wait for the 15th.
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Expert Tip: Use the 1:1 trade rule during the Blitz. Don't be that person asking for two 5-star stickers for one gold. It’s the fastest way to get blocked in the trading groups.
The Mini-Event Carousel: What to Expect Daily
Beyond the big headline events, the daily "flash" events are where you actually make your bank. Based on the current January 2026 schedule, we're seeing a high frequency of Lucky Chance and Jackpot Stash windows.
- Lucky Chance (Partner Version): These have been popping up frequently during the Wizarding World event. They transform standard Chance cards into partner token generators.
- Mega Heist: Usually follows a tournament reset. If you see a new tournament starting at 1:00 PM EST, expect a Mega Heist window within two hours.
- High Roller: Scopely has been nerfing these lately. They used to last 10 minutes; now we’re lucky to get 5. If you see one, only use it if you are 6, 7, or 8 spaces away from a high-value tile.
What Most People Get Wrong About the New Album
The Harry Potter GO album is significantly more complex than the Cozy Comforts one we had last fall. We’re dealing with 22 sets total. The prestige sets—the ones that unlock after you finish the first 180 stickers—are reportedly much harder this time around.
A lot of players are complaining about being "gold-locked." This is when you have all your tradable stickers but need 5 or 6 gold ones to finish. My advice? Save your Purple Packs from the Weekly Quick Wins. Don't open them the second you get them if you’re close to a milestone. Sometimes waiting until a "Sticker Boom" event is active can yield an extra gold sticker that saves you weeks of trading.
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Tactical Advice for the Next 72 Hours
If you want to actually win the current events, you need to be disciplined.
- Hoard tokens: Don't spend your partner tokens the second you get 20. Wait until you have about 400-600, then spin on the x20 or x30 multiplier. The "pity" rewards for low rolls are better when the multiplier is higher.
- Watch the clock: The Hermione's Arrival Golden Blitz starts tomorrow. Reach out to your trading groups now. Line up the trade before the event starts.
- Ignore the Leaderboard: Unless you have 20,000+ dice, trying to take 1st place in the daily tournament during a partner event is a suicide mission. People go crazy. Aim for the top 10 for the Blue Pack, then stop.
Looking Further Ahead
Once the Wizarding World Partners ends on the 18th, expect a brief "cool-down" period. We usually see a Peg-E Prize Drop or a Treasure Hunt (the dig mini-game) about 3 to 4 days after a partner event concludes. Given the snowy January theme, rumors are pointing toward a "Forbidden Forest Dig" event near the end of the month.
The strategy there is completely different: you’ll need to save dice for the pickaxe tokens. If you spend everything now on the partner event, you’ll be sitting ducks when the dig event arrives.
To stay ahead, make sure you're checking your Quick Wins every single morning at the reset. Those small rewards add up to the Wild Sticker at the end of the week. Also, keep an eye on the official wiki for the exact start times of the Mega Heist windows, as hitting a Mega Heist with a x100 multiplier is still the fastest way to upgrade your landmarks and climb the net worth map.
Focus on finishing the Amortentia trade during the Blitz on the 15th. That should be your immediate priority. After that, coast through the end of the partner event and start rebuilding your dice stack for the inevitable dig event late next week.