McDonald's Monopoly is back with $578m in prizes to be won - News + Articles

Aug 31, 2022

Macca’s Monopoly Game is running from August 31 to October 18, giving people more than six weeks to become a lucky winner. Words by Claudia Poposki.

One of McDonald’s most popular promotions where hundreds of prizes are up for grabs – the Monopoly Game – is back this week.

The promotion is running from August 31 and will continue until October 18, giving people more than six weeks to become a lucky winner.

The prize pool is worth a whopping $578 million, with customers able to play via the MyMacca’s App and for the first time customers will be able to earn MyMacca’s rewards points on eligible food and beverage items while they play.

Prizes include a Volkswagen Polo GTI, with five years worth of care, valued at more than $46,000, as well as gift cards for clothing website The Iconic, Experience Oz vouchers with Red Balloon and Webjet worth up to $10,000.

Ten lucky customers will win the equivalent of free Macca’s for a year, while there is a free year of pet care from Pet Barn and car hire from Budget worth $20,000.

Another major price is $4000 worth of free fuel from Ampol, while there are millions of items – such as free fries, burgers and other menu items, won instantly.

Other prizes include fitness equipment, camping, hotel stays, cooking appliances and electronics such as wireless speakers.

There is a one-in-four chance of scoring a prize.

McDonald's Monopoly Game. Source: McDonald's

Tobi Fukushima, marketing manager for McDonald’s Australia said: “The Monopoly Game at Macca’s is a major fan favourite, that brings Aussie’s together with a little friendly competition.

“We’re excited to be offering over 58 million prizes this year, across a range of categories, with everything from travel, holidays, cash, camping and outdoors to fitness and electronics.

“The prize pool is worth more than half a billion dollars – so get excited and get ready to play, by downloading and registering in the MyMacca’s app!”

Last year’s $10,000 Iconic voucher winner, Julian, 26, from Wentworth Point, revealed he dropped his food when he discovered just what prize he’d won.

“I was working a night shift and my co-worker convinced me to get McDonald’s for dinner and was explaining the MyMacca’s app to me while we ate,” he said.

“When I finished in the morning, I redeemed my tickets and saw I won a voucher for The Iconic although I didn’t look at how much.

“A week later, I got an email saying the voucher I won was worth $10,000 – I literally dropped my food on the ground in shock and called my family straight away.

“Winning The Monopoly Game at Macca’s has been awesome – I’ve been able to help my family in getting them all new clothes and now I’m set for birthday presents for a while!”

To win a prize, all customers have to do is go to any Macca’s in Australia, or order a participating product from McDelivery, and redeem via the MyMacca’s app.

The story originally appeared on news.com.au. It has been reproduced here with permission.