What Is McDonald’s Monopoly Game? How It Works and How You Can Win

🗓️ September 30, 2025, By ✍️ Karly Wood

The McDonald’s Monopoly Game is one of the fast-food chain’s most popular promotions, giving customers the chance to win free food, cash, cars, vacations, and more just by buying menu favorites. Inspired by the classic Monopoly board game, McDonald’s first launched this promotion in 1987, and it’s been a fan favorite ever since.

How the Game Works

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During the promotion period, for 2025, it starts October 6 in the United States — select menu items come with peel-off game pieces attached to packaging like drink cups, fries, and sandwiches.

Each game piece reveals either:

  • Instant Win prizes: free fries, burgers, drinks, or small rewards you can redeem right away.
  • Property codes: collectible stickers representing Monopoly board spaces (like Boardwalk or Park Place).

Players can now use the McDonald’s app to scan property codes, which are stored digitally so you can easily track your progress. Collecting a full color-matched property set can unlock major prizes such as $1 million cash, new cars, vacations, or shopping sprees.

Get MoreHow to Register McDonald’s Monopoly in the USA

The game combines the thrill of instant rewards with the excitement of hunting for rare properties — all while enjoying your favorite McDonald’s meals. The 2025 edition features a $471 million total prize pool with more chances to win than ever.

Here’s your downloadable PDF checklist for the McDonald’s Monopoly USA 2025 registration and play guide:

It’s formatted with clear sections — Pre-Registration, Game Play, Prize Claiming, and Tips — so you can easily print it or share it.

FAQs

Q: When does McDonald’s Monopoly 2025 start and end?
A: Starts October 6, 2025; end dates vary by location, usually mid-November.

Q: Do I need to buy food to play?
A: Yes, but no purchase is necessary to enter; details and free-entry methods are in the official rules on McDonald’s website.

Q: How do I redeem prizes?
A: Instant food prizes can be redeemed in-store or in the app; larger prizes require following the instructions provided in the app or by email.

Q: Is the game available nationwide?
A: Most U.S. McDonald’s restaurants participate, but availability can vary by region.

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Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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