Shields can only be gained by landing on tiles with the blue shield icon.
Shield Skins can be bought, or earned in-game through tournaments, events, and challenges.
To get paid-for Shield Skins for free, use Freecash.
Shields protect your board from enemy players during the Shutdown minigame. When a Shield is available and a player attacks one of your Landmarks, it's consumed automatically to block the attack — saving on repair costs.
Shields are earned by landing on tiles with a blue shield icon, with a maximum of five at a time. Landing on a shield tile at max capacity gives Dice Rolls instead. Earning Shields is straightforward; earning Shield Skins is more involved. Skins are purely cosmetic and don't affect how Shields work.
Buy Shield Skins With Free Monopoly Go! Money
One Shield Skin has been sold directly through the shop so far — the Heroic Red, released as part of the Games for Red campaign. More paid Skins are likely to follow as the game adds to its cosmetic store over time.
When new Shield Skins appear in the store, Freecash is a practical way to cover the cost. Freecash pays users to complete short tasks online, including answering surveys and testing new games. Monopoly Go! is among the games available on the platform, so progress in the game can translate directly into earnings.
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Pick a game from the library and install it.
Complete the tasks set for that game, usually reaching a specific level.
Get paid.
Withdrawals go via PayPal, bank transfer, or crypto. How much you earn depends on the offers and surveys you complete.
Shield Skins are a common prize for top tournament placements. Finishing in the top five of the Independence Stars tournament, for example, awarded the Hot BBQ Shield Skin.
This is the most demanding route to a Shield Skin. Beating other players requires heavy play and a good supply of Dice Rolls — there are no shortcuts to tournament wins.
Earn Shield Skins by Participating in Events
Events are the more accessible route. Many offer Shield Skins as a reward for reaching a high level, with no head-to-head competition required. Reaching level 10 in the Egyptian Treasures event, for instance, unlocked the Scorpion Shield Skin.
Complete Daily Quick Wins to Earn Shield Skins
Three Quick Wins are available to complete every day. Finishing all three for seven consecutive days unlocks a day-seven reward, which sometimes includes a Shield Skin.
Quick Wins screen in Monopoly Go showing three daily challenges and reward progress · March, 2025
Completing Quick Wins daily is worth doing regardless of Shield Skin goals — the free Dice Rolls alone make it a consistent habit.
Current Shield Skins
Name
Requirement
1st Birthday Cake
Reach the top five in the Billions Dash tournament.
Anniversary Elegance
Reach Level 12 in the Anniversary Treasures event.
Armor Up
Reach top place in the Barrel Race tournament.
Balloon Surprise
Reach the top five in the Electric Escape tournament.
Celtic Knot
Reach top place in the Horseshoe Games tournament.
Cha-Ching PEG-E
Reach top place in the Dot Com Dash tournament.
Choco Heart
Reach top place in the Bouquet Builders tournament.
Cozy Sweater
Reach top place in the Xmas Sweater Contest tournament.
Cranberry Splat
Reach top place in the Turkey Race tournament.
The Defender
Available from the start of the game.
Disco Ball
Reach a top placing in the Fireworks Frenzy tournament.
Easter Egg
Reach top place in the Easter Egg Hunt tournament.
Electric Company
Complete the Utility Fun sticker set for the prestige of the Monopoly Origins sticker album.
Fearless Flex
Reach Level 10 in the Greek Treasures event.
Fossil Shield
Reach Level 11 in the Dino Treasures event.
Ghost
Reach top place in the Ghost Chase tournament.
Go!
Participate in the Prize Drop event.
Golden Merry Spruce
Complete the Nutcracker Dreams sticker set for the prestige of the Heartfelt Holidays sticker album.
Golden Vintage Turntable
Complete the prestige Disco Time sticker set for the Making Music sticker album.
Heroic Red
Purchase during the Games for Red sale.
Hot BBQ
Reach the top five in the Independence Stars tournament.
Ice Cream Cone
Free to claim during Monopoly Go's first anniversary.
Jungle Tablet
Reach Level 13 in the Jungle Treasures event.
Martian Runes
Reach Level 12 in the Martian Treasures event.
Masquerade Scottie
Reach top place in the Masquerade Madness tournament.
Merry Spruce
Complete the Santa's Workshop sticker set for the Heartfelt Holidays sticker album.
Mr. M Spartan
Reach top place in the Nessie's Quest tournament.
Mr. M Vintage
Complete the Quick Wins bar.
Ms. Monopoly
Reach top place in the Empowering Quest tournament.
Neon Nights
Participate in the Moon Walkers event.
Peg-E
Reach top place in the Martian Mysteries tournament.
Pink Heart
Reach top place in the Oktoberfest Contest tournament.
Power Rex
Reach top place in the Discovery Derby tournament.
Riviera Sunflower
Reach top place in the Dunk Tank tournament.
Rocket Blast
Reach top place in the Skyscraper's Blast Off tournament.
Rudolph
Reach top place in the Reindeer Gallop tournament.
Saharan Sapphire
Reach Level 12 in the Sunset Treasures event.
Santa
Reach top place in the Mistletoe tournament.
Scarab Sentinel
Reach Level 10 in the second round of the Sunset Treasures event.
Scorpion
Reach Level 10 in the Egyptian Treasures event.
Seahorse
Reach the top seven in the Shark Track tournament.
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