Monopoly GO! Guide May 1, 2025: Star Wars GO! Begins, Pod Racers, Daily Tasks & Bonus Events

The Star Wars takeover in Monopoly GO! officially begins today, and there’s a whole galaxy of events waiting for you. From the brand-new Pod Racers competition to exclusive collectibles, themed tournaments, and daily rewards — May kicks off with style and speed. Whether you’re after more Peg-E Tokens, aiming to top the leaderboards, or collecting limited-time Star Wars-themed items, this guide will walk you through everything live on May 1, 2025. Also check out our Monopoly GO Daily Dice for more redeemable rewards!

Star Wars GO! Begins – May 1

Starting today at 1:00 PM EST, the Star Wars season launches across Monopoly GO!. Expect a lineup of special events, races, and collectibles running through the first week of May — including a mysterious in-game reward planned for May the 4th. Make sure you log in each day to avoid missing time-limited bonuses. Check out the Star Wars Go Full Album!

Pod Racers Event (May 1 – May 5)

Start: May 1, 2025
End: May 5, 2025
Event Type: Tycoon Racers (Solo or Co-op)

The Pod Racers event is the newest Star Wars-themed Tycoon Racers challenge. In this event, players can race alone or with teammates by collecting special currency through dice rolls and reaching milestones for rewards. Higher placement on the leaderboard means bigger prizes, so make sure to roll strategically.

Tournament Teasers – Coming May 2

Two Star Wars-themed tournaments are scheduled for May 2:

• Jedi Journey
  Duration: May 2 – May 3
  Expected Format: Standard tournament with Star Wars theme

• Gungan Dodgeball
  Duration: May 2 only
  Likely features shutdowns and heists, so conserve dice if you’re aiming for early wins

May 1 Special Events Schedule

Here’s a breakdown of time-limited in-game events happening throughout the day. Use this to plan your rolls for maximum benefit:

• Rent Frenzy
  Time: 11:00 AM – 4:59 PM
  Effect: Boosts rent collected. Best when your landmarks are fully built.

• Wheel Boost
  Time: 5:00 PM – 7:59 PM
  Effect: Doubles rewards from the prize wheel.

• Sticker Boom
  Time: 8:00 PM – 10:59 PM
  Effect: Increases sticker pack drops. Save your milestones for this window.

• High Roller
  Time: 8:00 PM – 10:59 PM
  Effect: Higher dice multipliers available for big-risk, big-reward plays.

• Free Parking
  Time: 11:00 PM – May 2, 4:59 AM
  Effect: Bank bonuses available by landing on Free Parking.

Quick Wins – May 1, 2025

Finish your daily challenges to earn extra rolls, Peg-E Tokens, and Tycoon Racer points. Today’s tasks are:

Pass GO 1 Time

• Reward: 15 Rolls

• Bonus: 3 Peg-E Tokens

• Tycoon Racers Points: 60

• Tip: Easy task, low risk — use 1x multiplier and save dice.

Land on Chance 2 Times

• Reward: Cash

• Bonus: 5 Peg-E Tokens

• Tycoon Racers Points: 60

• Tip: If struggling, reduce multiplier and stay on corners.

Complete 2 Shut Downs

• Reward: 30 Rolls

• Bonus: 7 Peg-E Tokens

• Tycoon Racers Points: 90

• Tip: Use low dice rolls around the shutdown area of the board and consider pausing if you hit Bank Heist instead.

With the Star Wars GO! season starting today, May 1 brings a flood of new opportunities in Monopoly GO! — from themed collectibles and bonus events to the exciting Pod Racers challenge. Tackle your Quick Wins, watch the event timers, and aim for milestone goals during high-reward windows like Sticker Boom and High Roller. This is just the beginning of a galactic adventure that will build up to the epic May the 4th celebration.