Arizona DoorDash Driver Finds Box of McDonald’s Monopoly Stickers by Dumpster — Internet Thinks It Was an Employee’s Secret Stash

PHOENIX, ARIZONA — A DoorDash driver in Arizona may have stumbled upon what looked like a McDonald’s treasure chest — a large box full of Monopoly game pieces sitting by the dumpsters outside a restaurant. But while some online users called it a “jackpot,” others think he may have unknowingly grabbed an employee’s hidden stash of prizes.

The unusual discovery was shared by TikTok user @usernamewetnoodles, whose video documenting the find has now surpassed 2.1 million views.

“No Way”: Driver Finds Box Labeled “2025 Monopoly”

In his viral video, the DoorDasher explains that he was picking up an order when he noticed a cardboard box near the trash bins with the words “2025 Monopoly” printed on the side.

“I was out DoorDashing, saw this cart by the trashcan, and I was like, ‘No way,’” he says, opening the box on camera.

Inside were hundreds of McDonald’s fry containers — each with unpeeled Monopoly stickers still attached. Surprised and excited, the driver tells his followers he plans to open the pieces live to see what he could win.

“Come with me on Live later, and we’ll peel some of these,” he says in the clip.

The discovery immediately set off a flurry of online speculation.

Was It Trash — or a Hidden Stash?

Viewers debated how the promotional materials ended up outside. Some commenters suspected the box was discarded marketing stock from the end of McDonald’s Monopoly campaign, while others believed it may have been intentionally hidden by an employee planning to retrieve it later.

“100% believe an employee left that there for after their shift,” one top comment read. Another joked, “You’re about to have a lifetime supply of free apple pies.”

Understanding McDonald’s Monopoly Game

McDonald’s Monopoly game made a much-anticipated return in October 2025, offering prizes ranging from free food to $1 million cash.

According to USA Today, the promotion was scheduled to end on November 2, just days before the driver’s discovery — suggesting that the box may have contained expired or leftover promotional packaging.

The game works by giving customers stickers on select menu items. Each piece contains a code that can be scanned in the McDonald’s app to reveal instant prizes or collectable properties.

@usernamewetnoodles

found a box of monopoly stickers 🤑 maybe I’ll try going on live and rip these open. or post the results after I rip em all. #mcdonalds #monoploly #winner #live #fyp

♬ original sound – wetnoodles

This year’s prizes included:

• 1 million American Airlines miles
• A trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort
• A 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• The $1 million grand prize

A Reminder of McDonald’s Infamous Monopoly Scandal

The viral video also reignited interest in one of the biggest corporate fraud scandals in U.S. history — the infamous McDonald’s Monopoly scam that ran from 1995 to 2001.

During that period, Jerome P. Jacobson, the head of security for the marketing firm managing the promotion, stole and distributed winning pieces worth more than $24 million.

Jacobson secretly removed winning stickers, replacing them with fakes, and sold them to associates who cashed in the prizes. The FBI later busted the scheme after discovering a suspicious pattern of winners concentrated in Florida and Georgia.

More than 50 people were convicted of mail fraud and conspiracy, and Jacobson himself was sentenced to 37 months in prison. The scandal prompted McDonald’s to overhaul its promotional systems and sever ties with the company involved.

Could the Arizona Discovery Cause Trouble?

While some commenters joked that the DoorDash driver had “hit the jackpot,” others warned that taking the materials — even if discarded — could raise ethical or legal questions if the stickers were meant for use in the game.

“First mistake, this video,” one viewer warned. “If that was an employee’s stash, someone’s about to get fired.”

McDonald’s has not commented publicly on the viral clip, and it remains unclear whether the stickers were valid, expired, or officially discarded.

A Viral Curiosity That Left More Questions Than Answers

Whether the find was a lucky coincidence or a misstep in timing, the video has captured the public’s imagination — blending curiosity, nostalgia, and suspicion.

As one commenter summed it up, “Either this man just found the best prize haul ever — or he’s about to be in the weirdest HR investigation of 2025.”

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