McDonald’s Launches Side Missions Game with Free Food and £10,000 Cash Prizes
McDonald’s is back with a bang this summer—and it’s not just the sizzle from the fries. The fast food giant is introducing Side Missions, a brand-new promotion offering customers free food and the chance to pocket up to £10,000 in cash.
Set to roll out on 14 July and running until 25 August, this limited-time campaign gives fans a daily reason to open the McDonald’s app. And with deals like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets and £5 Shareboxes, it’s worth a scroll.
To join in, customers just need to download the McDonald’s app from the App Store or Google Play. Then tap into the Side Missions section—simple.
Food offers will run Monday to Friday, unlocking new deals each day between 11am and midnight. Some standout examples from the first few weeks include:
- £1.19 Cheeseburgers
- £1.99 Big Macs
- 15% off when spending £15 or more
The weekends, however, are where the real fun (and fortune) begins.
Just one tap could lead to instant prizes. And we’re not just talking fries. We’re talking: “£10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald’s favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries.”
You get one shot per day, and rewards are instantly delivered straight to the app. They can be redeemed either in-store or online.
But heads up—weekend prizes must be claimed by 9:59am on Tuesday, 26 August, and any food prizes expire by midnight on Monday, 25 August. So don’t sit on it.
Here’s a glimpse at what’s in store during the first week:
- July 14: 6 Chicken McNuggets for £1.39
- July 15: 6 McNuggets & Medium Fries for £1.99
- July 16: Cheeseburger for £1.19
- July 17: 20 McNuggets Sharebox for £5
- July 18: 15% off £15 spend
- July 19–20: Prize pool bonanza
And it doesn’t stop there. The offers refresh weekly with fresh combinations to keep you coming back. Variety, savings, and a shot at £10,000? Not bad for a weekday lunch break.
This promotion comes just as McDonald’s shakes up its menu again.
The latest arrival? The Double Filet-o-Fish. “This new burger includes two crispy Pollock fish patties, along with melted cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all served in a steamed bun – just like the original.”
Priced at £5.29 on its own—or £7.39 as part of a Value Meal—this double dose of fishy goodness joins a growing line-up of exciting additions.
Last month’s menu revamp also saw the debut of the Cheesy McCrispy burger, Halloumi Fries, the Toffee Crisp McFlurry, and a sweet twist with the Toffee Apple Pie. The Halloumi Fries alone are £6.69, or £8.49 with a medium meal.
If you love McDonald’s but not the price tag, you’re not alone. Savvy customers have uncovered price gaps of up to 30% between branches just a few miles apart.
And if you’ve got a receipt lying around, don’t bin it. Fill out the Food for Thought survey and use your 12-digit code to unlock a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99.
Also, don’t sleep on the My McDonald’s app. From app-only discounts to birthday freebies, it’s the easiest way to get more bang for your Big Mac.
McDonald’s is clearly on a mission to keep things exciting this summer. With food deals, prize draws, and new menu items all under one roof (or app), there’s never been a better time to be a fan.
Stay hungry, stay tapped in—and you might just be the next to hit the £10k jackpot.
