McDonald's Monopoly Returns to UK Restaurants
McDonald's iconic promotional game, Monopoly, is making a triumphant return to UK restaurants nationwide on Wednesday, September 10. The game, which allows customers to bag prizes ranging from free food items to cash, was first launched in the UK in 2005. Announcing the competition, McDonald's shared an exciting teaser featuring Grimace, the beloved Monopoly mascot, swapping signs with McDonald's landmarks on iconic Park Lane.
Key Takeaways:
- McDonald's Monopoly was first introduced in the UK in 2005 and works similarly to the classic Monopoly board game.
- Customers can win prizes by collecting game pieces from menu items such as fries, wraps, drinks, and McFlurrys.
- Prizes include cash amounts up to £100,000, a MINI Electric Car, a Merlin Annual Pass, and a JBL Audio Bundle.
- The game includes a "digital peel" bonus, allowing customers to double their chances of winning by scanning physical property stickers into the McDonald's app.
- Menu items participating in McDonald's Monopoly include 0.4 & 0.5 Cold Cups, Medium & Large Fries, Chicken Selects, Philly Cheesestack Chicken, and McFlurry Deli Wraps.
Statistics:
- The full list of prizes in 2024 includes Collect to Win prizes and Instant win prizes, with cash amounts ranging from £5 to £100,000 and various digital and physical prizes.
- Customers can also win digital prizes, including a MINI Electric Car, a Merlin Annual Pass, and a JBL Audio Bundle.
- The game will be available nationwide in McDonald's UK restaurants starting on Wednesday, September 10.
Sources:
- McDonald's UK and Ireland press release, September 10, 2024.
- McDonald's UK website, "McDonald's Monopoly".
- McDonald's UK Twitter account, "It's back! @McDonalds @McDonaldsMonopoly"