Monopoly Surprise was first sold in 2020. A second series of mystery boxes was released in 2021 – advertised as ‘Community Chest’, named after the famous square on the Monopoly board.
Each Monopoly Surprise contains exclusive tokens (to be used with any Monopoly board game) and other collectable bonuses such as metal coins and metal houses.
However, the distribution of tokens is not random! Despite Hasbro assigning labels of ‘Common’, ‘Rare’ and ‘Ultra Rare’ – the box can be identified by its production code. Therefore, by consulting this guide you can ensure you receive every token and collectable without wasting money on duplicates.
Monopoly Surprise – Series 1 is currently £3 at ARGOS
Monopoly Surprise – Community Chest is currently £8 at ARGOS
By using the following guide to avoid duplicates – a full set of both series would currently cost £42. It appears there is no plan for another series.
Series 1
On the underside of the box, a code is printed above the barcode – ending with TT. The number before the TT indicates the contents (the number ranges from 1 to 6).
| Box | Code | Type | Contents |
| 1 | 341201TT | Common | Tokens: Go Square Mr Monopoly holding two children 1 Coin 2x Green Metal Houses |
| 2 | 341202TT | Common | Tokens: Beauty Contest Trophy Mr Monopoly with bouquet 5 coin 2x Green Metal Houses |
| 3 | 341203TT | Common | Tokens: Just Visiting/Jail Square Mr Monopoly with a cane 10 Coin 2x Green Metal Houses |
| 4 | 341204TT | Common | Tokens: Man behind bars Mr Monopoly holding Cash 20 Coin 2x Green Metal Houses |
| 5 | 341205TT | Rare | Tokens: Tap (Water Works) Mr Monopoly with Bag of Cash 50 Coin Gold Credit Card 1x Green Metal House |
| 6 | 341206TT | Ultra Rare | Tokens: Train Mr Monopoly holding a gift 100 Coin Gold bar 1x Green Metal House |
Series 2 – Community Chest
One year later, Series 2 was released. The boxes were more expensive but contained more tokens and collectables. There are three variants of boxes instead of six.
The method of checking the Production Code continues to identify the contents.
| Box | Code | Type | Contents |
| 1 | 091211TT | Common | Tokens: Free Parking Square Auction Gavel Briefcase Baby in Pram Mr Monopoly with Purse Mr Monopoly ‘listening’ 10,000 Coin 100,000 Card 2x Red Metal Hotels |
| 2 | 091212TT | Rare | Tokens: Beauty Contest Trophy For Sale Sign Safe Policeman blowing whistle Mr Monopoly shrugging Mr Monopoly with Cane 25,000 coin 5000,000 Card 1x Red Metal Hotel 1x Gold Die |
| 3 | 091213TT | Ultra Rare | Tokens: Mr Monopoly with Cash Mr Monopoly with Hat Go to Jail Sign Ring Bundle of Cash Lightbulb Tower 50,000 Coin 1,000,000 Card 1x Red Metal Hotel |
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This is the first time I am aware of this special edition, sadly I do not have any information about…