McDonald's Fan-Favorite Monopoly Game Is Back with a Cool Upgrade and Fans Are Lovin' It
Are you ready to start peeling again? After nearly a decade away, McDonald's Monopoly gameis officially returning on October 6, running through November 2 with prize redemption through November 23, 2025. The iconic promotion's been updated with a digital component, new partners, and more ways to win than ever.
How It Works In 2025
Just like the original, eligible menu items come with Monopoly game pieces. But this time, it's a hybrid of physical and digital play. Over 30 menu items will include peel-off pieces, but each must be scanned and redeemed in the McDonald's app. That shift gives players a nostalgia fix while cutting down on the fraud that plagued earlier versions.
Fans can also pre-register in the app for the chance to earn 500 MyMcDonald's Rewards points, making it easier to start playing on day one.
The Prizes
The 2025 edition comes with an eye-popping $471 million in prizes up for grabs. Major wins include:
- $1 million cash
- 1 million American Airlines miles
- A Jeep Grand Cherokee
- $10,000 Lowe's shopping spree
- Tech and electronics through Best Buy
- $50,000 Vacation to a Monopoly-Go themed location
- Plenty of free food prizes
Players will also have the chance to take part in Bonus Play rounds through the app, which run until November 2, 2025.
A Throwback With a Twist
The Monopoly game was first introduced in 1987 and became one of McDonald's most famous promotions, often sparking long lines and frenzied collecting. The last time U.S. fans played was nearly 10 years ago, making this comeback a big nostalgia moment for anyone who remembers peeling game pieces from fry boxes or drink cups.
Other brands have experimented with similar collect-and-win contests but none caught on quite like McDonald's Monopoly. Adding a digital component modernizes the promotion while keeping the core appeal intact: the thrill of chasing Park Place and Boardwalk for a million-dollar payout.
Why It Returned
The return of Monopoly isn't just about nostalgia. McDonald's is betting that the game will drive app downloads and boost digital ordering, which already accounts for more than a third of U.S. sales. The hybrid design of the game blends the old-school peel-and-win excitement with the brand's push toward app-based loyalty.
What It Means for Fans
For longtime fans, the return of Monopoly means more than just free fries or a chance at big prizes—it's a flashback to one of McDonald's most famous promotions, now upgraded for a new era. Whether you're after the million-dollar prize, a new Jeep, or just a free Sausage McMuffin, Monopoly season is officially back on the menu.