After nearly a decade off the board, McDonald’s is officially bringing back its iconic Monopoly game to U.S. restaurants starting October 6, 2025. The fan-favorite promotion, which first launched in 1987, has been absent since 2016—but now it’s back with a refreshed format, expanded prize pool, and more ways to win.
According to McDonald’s, the return was driven by overwhelming customer demand and nostalgia for the game’s mix of fast food and sweepstakes excitement.
How It Works
Just like in years past, customers can collect Monopoly game pieces attached to select menu items—think fries, drinks, and hash browns. Each piece corresponds to a property on the classic Monopoly board, and collecting full sets can unlock major prizes.
New this year:
- Digital gameplay via the McDonald’s app
- Instant win prizes including food, gift cards, and tech gadgets
- Grand prizes like cash, vacations, and even a car
McDonald’s says the updated game will offer “more chances to win than ever before,” with millions of prizes up for grabs nationwide.
Fan Reactions
Social media lit up with excitement following the announcement. TikTok user @monopolyqueen posted, “I’ve waited 10 years for this moment. Let’s go!” while Twitter user @fastfoodfanatic wrote, “Monopoly at McDonald’s was my childhood. I’m ready to play like it’s 2005.”
What Items from McDonald's Menu Will Earn You Pieces in The Game?
To play McDonald’s Monopoly in 2025, customers can collect game pieces in two ways: physically and digitally. Physical game pieces are attached to packaging on select menu items, including classics like the Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, McMuffin sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets (10- and 20-piece), large fries, hash browns, and large fountain drinks. They also appear on various McCafé beverages such as iced coffee, lattes, mochas, and hot chocolate.
Meanwhile, digital-only game pieces are earned through purchases made via the McDonald’s app, with eligible items including the Quarter Pounder with cheese, McCrispy sandwiches, McGriddles (excluding sausage), biscuit sandwiches, medium fries, and select large McCafé drinks like Frappés and smoothies. This dual system encourages both in-store and mobile participation, giving fans more ways to play and win.
What Will You Win?
If you're diving into McDonald’s Monopoly this year through the app, you're not just playing for fun—you’re playing for prizes. The digital version of the game offers a wide range of instant rewards, from cash and tech to branded merch and travel perks. You can also collect properties on the app to win bigger prizes.
- Collecting property pieces will give you a chance to win epic prices such as: 1 million American Airlines AAdvantage® miles, a $50,000 Vacation to a MONOPOLY GO! Location or a $10,000 Lowe’s Shopping Spree.
- By playing the Bonus Play through Nov. 2 you might win prizes like a 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited and exclusive experiences from The Coca-Cola Company. One lucky player could even win $1 million cash.
- Free food prizes are also available, including favorites such as the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Double Cheeseburger and Snack Wrap®. You could also win MyMcDonald’s Rewards points to use towards even more free food.
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