McDonald’s Monopoly is coming back - with bigger prizes up for grabs

McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Monopoly game later this year with even bigger prizes up for grabs.

The fast food chain has confirmed the game will start in either September or October and customers will have more chances to win.

An exact start date is yet to be announced, but a spokeman for the chain said the price pool will be "bigger than ever", with details on the prizes to be revealed closer to the launch.

The popular game usually takes place in March, but McDonald’s said it wanted to allow customers the chance to win through its app, as well as online via sticker - as part of MyMcDonald’s Rewards.

McDonald’s launched a Rewards programme earlier this month offering customers one point for every penny spent through its app.

A spokesman for the fast food giant said: "We hope you love our new rewards scheme as much as you love our popular Monopoly promotion, which will return later in the summer with an even bigger prize pool and increased chances of winning."

How does McDonald’s Monopoly work?

McDonald’s launched the competition in 2005 and it works in a similar way to the classic Monopoly board game.

Customers collect game pieces when they buy qualifying McDonald’s products, such as colour coordinated road names or train stations.

You will find them as stickers which appear on the packaging of your food throughout the game.

Each piece represents a tile on the board which you can pick up for free in the restaurant or play along online.

When you collect a set, you get a prize. There are also "instant wins" which allow you to claim your goodies straight away.

Instant win food prizes can be redeemed at any McDonald’s branch by handing the token over at the counter when you order.

You can also cash in game pieces on the touch screen kiosks in store or via the app by entering in the 12 digit prize code.

You will need to hand the game pieces over to a member of staff when you collect your meal.

How long will it run for?

McDonald’s Monopoly usually runs for around six weeks.