Who has Boardwalk?!?

Sexy Mocha · #1 08-08-2001, 03:59 PM

Has anyone been playing the McDonald's Monopoly game? I hate to admit it, but I've been going to McDonald's everyday collecting those stupid coupons...trying to win just about anything I can. (I think I'm addicted)
Anyway, last week I called my friend and she told me her cousin had Boardwalk. If you collect Boardwalk and Park Place you win a million dollars......

...on my way home that same day, I stopped off at McDonald's and bought a soda. When I peeled off the sticker it was Park Place. I instantly called up my friend's cousin and we agreed to split the million dollars "we had just won". When we got the two stickers together, we foolishly realized that we had the same sticker: Park Place!

So...we got to thinking that McDonalds has to strategically place Boardwalk and Park Place in two different parts of the country so that no one would really win. The game ends tomorrow I think.
DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE BOARDWALK?!?

SweetestDiva · #2 08-08-2001, 05:53 PM

LOL.. my cousin is looking for Boardwalk too. We've already made plans to split the money if I find it.

Nice1 · #3 08-08-2001, 06:05 PM

Well, I have bad news, I was reading the back of my fries from Mikey D's and The game ends 8-9-01.

I am not sure if it is just here or what??

OhSoPrettyNikki · #4 08-08-2001, 06:19 PM

Although the game ends soon thats just regarding the last day McDonalds will distribute the game pieces.
You still have time to redeem them. How much time? I dunno, I fahgot.

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OhSoPrettyNikki · #5 08-08-2001, 06:22 PM

By the way I'd put money on it that Boardwalk won't even be found in this country. Or better yet that the corporation waits until the last minute to distribute that game piece to participating McDonalds in hopes that when the game ends it would be discarded along with all the extra game pieces. Hmmmmmmmmm!

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"Don't hate me because I'm beautiful"

When da EAST is in da house....Oh my GOD!!!! DANGER!

ClassyLady · #6 08-08-2001, 10:08 PM

I need just one piece for everything. I have three railroads, and two of every color.

The contest is over tomorrow and it doesn't look like I am going to win anything.

And I thought that I had figured out McDonald's strategy. I thought that they would distribute the winning pieces on different parts of the country i. e. Park Place on the East Coast and Boardwalk on the West. Well, I got my friend who lives far away from me to get me some of the game pieces and I still didn't get what I needed.

Is there any way to find out how the pieces are distributed? :confuesd: They have to give out the winning pieces, otherwise the contest is illegal

Sexy Mocha · #7 08-09-2001, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClassyLady:
I need just one piece for everything. I have three railroads, and two of every color. The contest is over tomorrow and it doesn't look like I am going to win anything.

And I thought that I had figured out McDonald's strategy. I thought that they would distribute the winning pieces on different parts of the country i. e. Park Place on the East Coast and Boardwalk on the West. Well, I got my friend who lives far away from me to get me some of the game pieces and I still didn't get what I needed.

Is there any way to find out how the pieces are distributed? :confuesd: They have to give out the winning pieces, otherwise the contest is illegal

Which Railroads do you have? Which "green piece" do you need? (No. Carolina, Pennsylvania, etc.)

Ideal08 · #8 08-13-2001, 09:51 AM

LOL! This thread is hilarious!! LOL LOL!! Look at yall, trying to help each other out! LOL!

Oh, the comedy...

Nice1 · #9 08-13-2001, 03:06 PM

If any of you are on Collegeclub.com they just started a club on there similar to this one. Maybe some of them have what you all are looking for.

ALL_SMILES · #10 08-21-2001, 04:44 PM

F.Y.I

FEDS BUST MCDONALD'S SWEEPSTAKES SCAM
Director of Marketing Company Named as Alleged Ringleader

Aug. 21, 2001

By Kate MacArthur

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AdAge.com) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested members of a ring accused of stealing top prize awards intended for
Photo: Hoag Levins..
No McDonalds' employees were involved in the alleged scam.
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McDonald's Corp. sweepstakes, according to the world's largest quick-service chain.

The security director for Simon Marketing, Wakefield, Mass., allegedly led the ring, said the FBI, which worked with the U.S. Attorney's office and the U.S. Department of Justice in the investigation leading to the arrests.

No current or former McDonald's employees or franchisees were connected to the promotions, the FBI said.

McDonald's is terminating its relationship with Simon Marketing, which develops game concepts, contracts the manufacturing suppliers and is responsible for game security.

"Given the duration of the alleged conspiracy, the lack of any meaningful oversight and the magnitude of the losses, it was the only responsible course of action," McDonald's Chairman-CEO Jack Greenberg said in the statement.

Task force named
In addition, the marketer has created an independent task force comprising anti-fraud and game security experts to review procedures for future promotions.

"Customer confidence is at the very heart of McDonald's business," said Mr. Greenberg, who added that the company is cooperating with law enforcement officials. "We're determined that nothing gets between us and our customers, and we're outraged when anyone tries to breach that trust.

"Once the FBI contacted us, we agreed immediately to cooperate fully with them in an effort to ensure our customer interests were protected," he said.

"This case is an excellent example of how cooperation between corporate America and the FBI can work to protect the American people from those who would victimize them for their own selfish gains," Special Agent in Charge Thomas Kneir said in the statement.

New contest
McDonald's will conduct a five-day instant giveaway contest from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3. Consumers can win 55 cash prizes, which range from $100,000 to $1 million. The company will run newspaper ads starting Aug. 22, along with information on mcdonalds.com to explain the contest.

"McDonald's is committed to giving our customers a chance to win every dollar that has been stolen by this criminal ring," Mr. Greenberg said. "This initial $10 million giveaway is the first important step towards fulfilling this commitment. When the FBI concludes its investigation and ultimately determines the total amount stolen, we will announce plans to give our customers an opportunity to win any additional dollars taken."

Copyright August 2001, Crain Communications Inc.

AKAtude · #11 08-21-2001, 10:56 PM

I saw this on the news today. Now, we know!