After a ten-year hiatus, McDonald’s Monopoly is making a dramatic comeback in the U.S. on October 6, 2025—this time with a high-tech upgrade and a jaw-dropping million-dollar grand prize. The beloved fast-food game, which last ran stateside in 2015, is back with more ways to win and a digital experience designed for today’s app-obsessed customers.
A Classic Game Gets a Digital Makeover
For years, fans have begged for the return of McDonald’s Monopoly, a promotion that first launched in 1987 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now, McDonald’s is answering those calls with a modern twist:
players can still peel game pieces from packaging, but now they can also collect and track properties through the McDonald’s app.
This hybrid approach means you get
two chances to win with every game piece—one physical, one digital. The app also introduces a new “Bonus Play” feature, giving players extra opportunities to score prizes every time they scan a piece.
Prizes Bigger Than Ever
McDonald’s isn’t holding back on the rewards. Here’s what’s up for grabs in 2025:
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$1 million in cash-
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited-
Winnebago RV-
$50,000 Monopoly-themed vacation-
$10,000 Lowe’s shopping spree-
1 million American Airlines miles-
Free food items like Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuits, Double Cheeseburgers, and Snack Wraps
Game pieces will be found on over 30 menu items, including favorites like Quarter Pounders, Egg McMuffins, and large fries.
How to Play—and Win
The rules are simple: buy eligible menu items, collect game pieces, and either peel and stick them on a physical board or scan them into the app. The digital system makes it easier to track rare properties and increases your odds with every scan.
Players can pre-register in the app between September 29 and October 5 to snag
500 bonus MyMcDonald’s Rewards points—a nice head start before the official launch.
Security Tightened After Infamous Scandal
Longtime fans may remember the dark chapter in Monopoly’s history: the infamous
$24 million fraud scheme orchestrated by Jerome P. Jacobson, who rigged the game while managing prize distribution in the 1990s and early 2000s. The scandal was so wild it inspired the HBO Max docuseries
McMillion$ in 2020.
In response, McDonald’s has
beefed up security and overhauled its rules for the 2025 relaunch, promising a fairer, more transparent game for everyone.
Why the Return Matters
This isn’t just a nostalgia play. The new Monopoly game is a strategic move to drive app engagement, boost sales, and re-energize McDonald’s brand loyalty. With digital integration, the company is betting that the thrill of instant rewards and big-ticket prizes will bring both old fans and new customers through its doors—and onto its app.
What’s Next?
The Monopoly promotion runs through November 2, 2025, so there’s a limited window to play, win, and maybe even become a millionaire. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the free fries, or the million-dollar dream, this year’s Monopoly is shaping up to be McDonald’s most ambitious—and secure—game yet.
Ready to pass GO? The golden fries await.
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