It’s back. The game that turned McDonald’s trays into battlegrounds and french fry boxes into treasure maps is officially making a comeback. That’s right — McDonald’s Monopoly is returning for the first time in nearly a decade, and this time, it’s going full digital. No more hoarding flimsy little property stickers in your car’s center console. Now, it’s all about the app, the rewards program, and some jaw-dropping prizes.
Starting October 6, the golden arches will roll out a fresh version of its iconic game — with a twist. You’ll need to download the McDonald’s app, sign up for their loyalty program, and opt in to play.
You do that, and you’re officially on the board. And if you’re one of the eager beavers who registers early between September 29 and October 5, McDonald’s will toss you 500 bonus MyMcDonald’s Rewards points to get you started.
Here’s the deal: every time you order — in-store or in-app — you’ll either get a physical game piece (yep, they’re still sticking them on fries and drinks) or a digital one that you can “peel” right on your phone.
From there, you could walk away with anything from 1 million American Airlines AAdvantage miles to a trip for four to Universal Orlando. There’s even a shiny 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the prize pool. Oh, and did we mention the $1 million cash prize?
Now, let’s not forget the twist of scandal that’s always lurking in the McDonald’s Monopoly shadows. Yes, the McMillions saga — the infamous 1990s scheme where a rogue security chief rigged the system and helped steal over $24 million in prizes.
More than 50 people were eventually convicted. Jerome Jacobson, the mastermind, spent over three years in prison and owed a $12.5 million tab. So yeah, this game has history. And baggage.
But scandal aside, McDonald’s is clearly swinging for the fences here. The timing makes sense. The fast-food giant is hustling to win back customers who’ve been increasingly turned off by rising prices and fewer value options. Bringing back the Monopoly game — along with those beloved Extra Value Meals — is a move that hits both nostalgia and the wallet. It’s a classic McPlaybook move: lean into fun, throw in prizes, and get people excited again.
Because let’s be honest — there’s a special kind of thrill in peeling back that tiny sticker and thinking, just for a second, what if this one’s the million-dollar piece?
So charge your phone, fire up the app, and get ready. October 6 is go time. And hey, maybe skip the large fries just this once — unless you’re feelin’ lucky.
