Ready to win some free food? McDonald’s iconic Monopoly game is back—and savvy players on Reddit are sharing clever tricks that actually work! This special promotion provides Americans with a chance to snag anything from free fries to a free car, and you never know what you’re going to get. Luckily, avid players of the game have discovered there are some ways to boost their chances of collecting at least some of the smaller prizes. Find out the McDonald’s Monopoly tricks that could improve your experience and help make you a winner.
What you can win with McDonald’s Monopoly 2025
After a nearly 10-year hiatus, McDonald’s Monopoly has made a comeback. The limited-time giveaway kicked off on October 6, 2025, and people are more excited than ever, hoping to win big!
Some of this year’s impressive prizes include:
- $1 million cash
- 1 million American Airlines AAdvantage miles
- a $50,000 Vacation to a MONOPOLY GO! Location
- a $10,000 Lowe’s Shopping Spree
- a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
- Exclusive experiences from the Coca-Cola Company
While the grand prizes are exciting to dream about, the real everyday magic is in those free food wins—and those happen all the time!
You could end up with anything from a comforting coffee drink to a hearty Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit or a satisfying Double Cheeseburger.
How to play McDonald’s Monopoly 2025
This year, you have two great ways to play the iconic Monopoly game. First, register through the McDonald’s app—it’s the simplest way to track your game pieces and claim your wins.
When you order in-restaurant, you’ll get a physical game piece on your product packaging. Peel it off to reveal either an instant prize or a digital Monopoly property space for the board. Log any property pieces in your app, but hold onto the actual game piece as you’ll need it if you win. Collect all the properties in a set to claim bigger prizes.
Ordering through the app will get you a digital game piece. From there, you can tap it to reveal if you’re an instant winner or have earned a property game piece.
A full list of menu items that will provide you with physical and digital game pieces is available here. (Note: It is possible to win without buying a single item! Keep reading to find out how.)
The game ends on October 21, 2025, and winners have until November 4 to claim their prizes. However, there’s also a bonus game available in the app on November 2 for a second chance to win!
Smart tricks to boost your chances of winning
Want to boost your chances of success? Try these tips and tricks to make the most of McDonald’s Monopoly 2025.
How to play for free without a purchase
Though many people prefer to play the game by getting a physical game piece on the packaging of their food, it’s not the only way you can earn prizes. Anyone can visit Amoe.PlayAtMcD.com for a chance to win—no purchase necessary!
In this alternate version of the game, you simply need to fill out your email, confirm you are above the age of 18 and select “I am not a robot” to verify. You should receive an email from McDonald’s within 20 minutes that contains a code. Follow the instructions and use the link provided in the email message.
These codes will be added to the McDonald’s app, and you can receive up to 10 free codes per day. (Tip: Submit five times throughout the day to do so!) If you’re fortunate, you’ll receive a free food prize.
Why playing in the morning could increase your odds
This sweepstakes is certainly a game of luck, but many loyal fans have discovered an interesting pattern: The time you play might actually matter.
In this Reddit post, someone shared that they have heard you have better odds if you play first thing in the morning. Though it’s impossible to confirm, several chimed in to share their experience.
“It’s true, I did my 10 codes last night, nothing,” a responder shared. “This morning I got 4 awards already.”
“Last night I used 10 codes and only had free food, not bad,” added another. “This morning I used 10 more and got two game pieces, so I do think there is better luck in the morning.”
Why might this work? Some players think fewer people are competing for prizes early in the morning. Others believe the system releases specific prizes at certain times, giving early birds an advantage.
The kiosk hack that lets you redeem multiple prizes
One of the most vocal complaints about playing the Monopoly game via the app is that even if you are lucky enough to win, you aren’t able to utilize all of the deals for a single meal. In fact, the rules state that you have to wait 15 minutes before you can redeem the next one.
Fortunately, clever players have found loopholes around this! The top tip: Go inside the restaurant and order via the kiosk instead of through the app.
“If you want to redeem more than one item at once, go inside and sit down,” one Reddit user shared. “Order the first thing. Wait until it arrives. Order the second thing.”
Others have admitted that’s how they get their deals back-to-back, with one commenter sharing they were able to get a free breakfast and then a coffee in the same visit.
You may also be able to bypass the waiting limit on the app, as suggested by some Monopoly players. “If you clear your cache for the app, you don’t have to wait 15 minutes and you can use your reward right away,” shared one person.
Troubleshooting missing prizes in the McDonald’s app
Some Monopoly players have encountered issues where the food deals that they’ve won with their codes don’t appear as promised. This can be quite frustrating when you want to stop by McDonald’s and redeem your free item!
One person reported only seeing the prizes available after making an adjustment on the app. “I believe once I gave the app my location, the app exclusive deals section opened,” the post reads. “In that section were the three items I won previously.”
Important note for iPhone users: You’ll also need to enable “precise location” in your settings for the app to work properly.
With these insider tricks from savvy players, you’re all set to make the most of McDonald’s Monopoly magic!
