McDonald’s is tapping into nostalgia by bringing back a highly anticipated promotion this fall. Fans can look forward to the return of the classic Monopoly game, which reverts to its physical form for a limited time.
Nostalgic promotions are trending
Many food brands are bringing back old favorites this year like Wendy’s with their classic yellow packaging. McDonald’s is joining this trend to beat the competition to the punch. They are bringing back one of their most beloved promotions to restaurants this fall so you can relive those fun memories.
The classic game returns
McDonald’s Monopoly is officially heading back to the fast food giant. People have been waiting for this because it gives you a chance to win just by buying your regular meals. It is a really exciting time for anyone who loves peeling stickers off their fries.
A nod to the eighties
This famous promotion first started in the eighties when McDonald’s teamed up with Hasbro. The game works just like the actual board game where customers collect properties to win different things. You can win anything from free food to physical prizes like a new car.
Returning to physical stickers
The game took a long break until it came back recently as a mostly digital experience. Now the company is going back to basics and reverting to the physical stickers we all remember. It feels so much better to physically peel a sticker instead of just clicking a screen.
How the game works
Starting October 6 you will find peelable Monopoly pieces on select menu items served all day. There will not be any digital exclusive game pieces this year but you still need to register in the app. You just peel the sticker to reveal your prize and scan it to redeem it.
Eligible menu items
You can find stickers on popular items like Hash Browns and McMuffin Sandwiches and Large French Fries. Other participating foods include the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese along with Chicken McNuggets. You can also get pieces on Large Soft Drinks so your morning coffee could be a winner.
Instant win prizes available
This year the game features four main types of prizes to keep things interesting for everyone. The instant win food prizes can range from free small fries to a free McChicken sandwich. You can also win instant loyalty points between 1500 and 7000 points which easily adds up for future meals.
Collecting properties for big rewards
Collecting full property sets is where the really huge prizes come into play. According to the company website lucky winners can score big items like a Carnival Cruise Vacation or a new Jeep Cherokee. You might even win a trip to the Kennedy Space Center if you find the right pieces.
The chance card bonus
The Chance Card is a fun instant win game with prizes like gift cards or a million dollar cash prize. You can win fifty thousand dollars toward a home down payment which is better than finding a cold fry in your bag. Customers ordering in the app will get an automatic bonus play for eligible items.
Playing the game for free
All of your Monopoly pieces must be redeemed by November 1 so make sure you do not forget them. The game is completely free to play so there is no harm in registering if you are planning to grab a burger anyway. You never really know what kind of cool prizes you might come home with.
