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McDonald’s confirms the exact date that popular Monopoly game is returning to restaurants
Plus we explain how to save money at McDonald's
McDONALD'S has confirmed the exact date that its popular Monopoly game is returning to restaurants.
The popular fast food chain revealed that the competition will be returning next month - and the date is right around the corner.
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McDonald's Monopoly will return on Wednesday, September 4, to the delight of fast food fans.
This means in just a few weeks time fans will have the chance to win hundreds of prizes including free food and money.
The competition will run for six weeks and end in October.
We still do not know the exact prizes up for grabs, but if it is anything like last year customers are in for a treat.
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The top prizes last year included £100,000 in cash for four winners and 2,000 "gold cards", which gives you free Maccies meal a week for a year.
How does McDonald's Monopoly work?
Players who take part in Monopoly can collect stickers from their food packaging that represent train stations or colour co-ordinated road names - much like the classic game.
But not all menu items are worth the same amount, and this determines how you redeem a prize.
For example, instant win food prizes can be redeemed at any McDonald's branch by handing the token over at the counter when you order.
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You'll need to hand the game pieces over to a member of staff when you collect your meal.
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To find your nearest store, just search using the store locator on McDonald's website.
But if you've got a winning token or code, you may need to provide some of your personal details to be able to redeem it, such as your date of birth, email address and phone number.
You will then be asked to choose how you want to receive your winnings, which will be either via email or delivery.
There's also a chance you'll get an app play code to collect. This will be clear when you peel off the sticker.
You'll need to have the app to enter the code and see if you've won a prize.
It's free to download the app either from the Google Android or iPhone app stores.
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What could I win?
Players should be aware that we don't know just for certain if the game will work exactly the same as last year.
In 2023, the prizes and how you could claim them were divided into three categories, which included:
Collect to win
This worked by collecting multiple stickers and property sets that will put you in line to win some big prizes
We still do not know what is up for grabs this year but last year some prizes included:
- £2k Holiday with TUI
- See Tickets £150 Events Voucher
- AO.com £500 spend on Home Entertainment
- True Wireless Earbuds from Skullcandy
- Experience Day with Buyagift
- Omen Gaming Laptop
Instant win
This worked by peeling off the sticker you get when you buy a McDonald’s item to see if you have won an instant prize.
Last year, McDonald's said customers could win the following if they did played using this method:
- McDonald’s Gold Card - A Meal Per Week For A Year
- £200 for Passing Go!
- £50 FootAsylum eGift Card
- Experience Day with Buyagift
Digital Peel Game prizes
Here players, looked for a code on an online game piece to be in the chance of taking home some prizes.
Examples of what people have won in the past included:
- £100k Cash
- MINI Electric Car
- £2k Holiday with TUI
- AO.com £500 spend on Home Entertainment
- True Wireless Earbuds from Skullcandy
Again, these are just examples and we will have to wait until September to know for certain on the game will work this year.
Monopoly is not the only promotional game that McDonald's runs.
Earlier this year it ran a 'Surprise Fries' game which saw customers get a chance to win every time they bought a medium or large orders of fries.
It ran for the first time in the UK between May and June this year.
What else is new at McDonald's
Today's announcement comes as Maccies fans were elated at the return of its popular £3 meal deal just in time for the school holidays.
As of July 31, Maccies fans across the UK and Ireland can now nab three dishes for a total of just £3, which comes down to just £1 per dish.
If you fancy a perfect lunch pick me up without breaking the bank, the bargain offer has eight food options available to pick from.
However, for those wishing to cool down on a summer day, McFlurry is unfortunately left out of the meal deal.
Elsewhere, the restaurant has also shaken up its menu to celebrate its 50th year in the UK.
Among the range is the new Birthday Cake Donut, combining strawberry filling and buttercream-flavoured icing.
Two new McFlurrys are making their way to menus too - Milkybar Raspberry Ripple and Munchies Cookie Dough.
McDonald's is also launching new Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers.
You can read the full list here.
The Sun recently reviewed the latest menu items, so be sure to check out the video above to see if there is anything you would like to try,
To make way for new items a handful of products were axed.
These included:
- The Hat Trick £5.89 or Medium Meal - £7.69
- Mozzarella Bites with a Rich Tomato Dip - £2.39
- Skittles McFlurry - £2.19
- Iced Latte - £2.49
- Galaxy Caramel McFlurry - £2.19
- Galaxy Chocolate and Raspberry Pie - £1.99
How to save money at McDonald's
You might not think it, but you can end up being charged more solely based on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
Meanwhile, you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald's receipt.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
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Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you're ordering McDonald's to your home too.
Our research found some can charge up to £1.20 more than others.
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