McDonald’s Monopoly is back in 2026, and the game now puts the main gameplay inside the McDonald’s app. If you have a physical Monopoly game piece from an eligible McDonald’s order, you need to peel it and scan the code in the app. The process is simple, but registration must be completed before you start playing.
Register for the Monopoly Game
This step matters because the game is linked to your McDonald’s app account. You should also make sure you are using the latest version of the app and that your phone allows the app to use its camera.
The 2026 Monopoly Game at McDonald’s is available to eligible residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., who meet the age requirement. The current promotion began on October 6, 2026.
Get and Peel a Monopoly Game Piece
After registering, purchase an eligible menu item while the promotion is running. Participating products can include items from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, such as the Egg McMuffin, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, large fries, and selected large drinks.
Look over the McDonald’s packaging for the Monopoly game piece. Peel the sticker carefully to reveal the game information underneath. Depending on the piece, you may receive a prize, a property, or a Chance Card Game play.
Do not throw the piece away before checking it. The code is what you need to enter the game.
How to Scan Monopoly Pieces
Once the code is visible, open the Monopoly section of the McDonald’s app. Follow the prompts to start scanning and give the app camera access if requested.
Hold your phone over the code so the camera can clearly see the entire code. Keep the piece flat and avoid strong glare or shadows. When the app recognizes the code, it should process the game piece and show what you received.
The scanned result can add a property to your collection, reveal an instant prize, or provide a Chance Card Game play. Follow the instructions shown in the app to finish the process and claim any eligible reward.
What If the Code Will Not Scan?
A scanning problem does not necessarily mean the game piece is invalid. Try these basic fixes:
- Clean your phone camera lens.
- Move the phone closer or farther away from the code.
- Use brighter, even lighting and reduce glare.
- Keep the game piece flat while scanning.
- Close and reopen the McDonald’s app.
- Check that the app is updated.
- Make sure camera permissions are enabled.
If the app still cannot recognize the code, use any manual-entry option provided by the game screen. If that also fails, contact McDonald’s support through the app or the official Monopoly game support channel.
Remember the Daily Limits
The 2026 rules limit players to eight Game Piece code entries per day. Chance Card Game plays are also limited to eight per day. Keep your physical pieces until you know the code has been successfully processed.
The promotion also has specific deadlines. The 2026 game runs for a limited period, and prize claims must be completed by the dates listed in the official rules. These dates can differ from the date on which regular game-piece distribution ends.
Check Your Game Piece Carefully
Not every McDonald’s package carries a Monopoly piece, and game pieces are available only while supplies last. If an eligible order does not include one, check details in the app before assuming something went wrong with purchase or scanning.
