Random

Random (ランダム) is a monitor power-up that appears in the 2-Player mode of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Mania. When obtained, it gives a random power-up.

Description
The monitors with Random feature the stock image of red or white question mark on their screen.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The Random first appeared in the 2-Player mode in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. After breaking the Random's monitor, it gives either Super Ring, Shield, 1-Up, Eggman Mark or Teleporter.

Sonic Mania
The Random later reappeared in the 2-Player mode in Sonic Mania, retaining its function from its original appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.