Albertsons Monopoly Game Prizes Rewards And Free Product Redemption

Jan. 25, 2026, 2:09 p.m.

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The Albertsons family of stores, which includes Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and others, has historically offered a promotional event known as the Shop, Play, Win! Monopoly game. This event provided customers with opportunities to win various prizes, including free grocery items, cash rewards loaded to their shopper accounts, and discounts on future purchases. The game underwent significant changes in 2021, transitioning from a physical game board collection to a fully digital format. However, sources indicate that the traditional Monopoly game was discontinued after the 2021 iteration, replaced by new promotional formats such as the "Flavor Adventure" game in 2023.

For consumers seeking free products and promotional offers, understanding the mechanics of the previous Monopoly game is essential for navigating current and future Albertsons digital promotions. The following guide details how the game functioned, the types of prizes available, and the current status of these promotions based on available data.

The Transition from Physical to Digital Gameplay

Prior to 2021, the Albertsons Monopoly game relied on physical game pieces attached to qualifying products. Customers would collect pieces to place on a physical game board, hoping to match property sets for prizes. In 2021, the program shifted to a completely electronic system. There was no physical game board, and customers did not collect pieces to earn specific prizes.

Under the digital system, customers received game tickets at the register. These tickets contained codes that had to be scanned or entered into the Shop, Play, Win! app or an online account tied to the customer's "Just for U" profile. Each ticket stood alone, and prizes were won either instantly or through a digital "Match 3" game. Even for instant win prizes or discounts, the code had to be scanned or entered; instant win pieces were not accepted at the register for immediate redemption.

Eligibility and Account Requirements

To participate in the Monopoly game and redeem prizes, customers needed a "Just for U" account. This is the loyalty program used by Albertsons and its affiliates. The Monopoly app and online portal were tied directly to this account.

App Usage: While customers could play online, using the dedicated Shop, Play, Win! app for Apple or Android devices was recommended to save time manually entering codes.
Prize Redemption: All digital winnings, including discounts and free items, were loaded directly to the shopper's card or account.

Types of Prizes and Redemption Process

The Monopoly game offered a variety of rewards, ranging from small instant wins to larger sweepstakes. Prizes were categorized into grocery cash, gas rewards, free products, and discount offers.

Free Products and Grocery Cash

Customers could redeem tokens or winning codes for specific free items or grocery cash credits. According to the prize structure, these rewards required a specific number of tokens to "purchase" within the app. Examples of available prizes included:

Grocery Cash:
- $5 Just for U Cash: 80 tokens
- $10 Just for U Cash: 150 tokens
- $15 Just for U Cash: 200 tokens
- $20 Just for U Cash: 240 tokens
- $25 Just for U Cash: 275 tokens
Free Products (requiring tokens):
- O Organics or Signature Select seasoning mix packet: 20 tokens
- Refreshe water (16.9 oz bottle): 20 tokens
- Open Nature Greek yogurt (5.3 oz): 20 tokens
- O Organics animal cookies (2.1 oz box): 20 tokens
- Lucerne sour cream (8 oz): 20 tokens
- Signature Select pasta (12-16 oz): 40 tokens
- Signature Select facial tissue (60-166 ct): 40 tokens
- French bread loaf: 40 tokens
- Signature Select aluminum foil (25 sq ft): 40 tokens
- Signature Select salad dressing (12-16 oz): 60 tokens
- Signature Select frozen waffles (10-ct): 60 tokens
- Signature Select cooking spray (5-6 oz): 60 tokens
- Signature Cafe classic macaroni salad (16 oz): 60 tokens

Instant Wins and Discounts

Smaller prizes did not always require token redemption but were awarded instantly upon entering a winning code. These included:

Cash Rewards: $1, $2, $5, $10, or 25¢ Just for U/rewards! Cash.
Discount Offers: 50¢, $1.00, $2.00, or $5.00 off discounts.
Free Products: Specific free item awards.

Gas and Grocery Rewards

Customers could also redeem tokens for gas/grocery rewards. One reward cost 30 tokens and could be used in the app to "buy" other products or to get 10¢ off per gallon of gas.

Sweepstakes and Charity

Tokens could also be used for sweepstakes entries or charitable donations. Customers could use 1-3 tokens to enter sweepstakes or use 1 token to make a 1¢ donation to Nourishing Neighbors.

Redemption at Checkout

For most smaller prizes, the award was loaded directly to the shopper's card. When checking out, the customer entered their phone number or swiped their card, and the discount or free item was automatically applied to the total.

Free Items: If the prize was a free product, the item was free at checkout.
Cash-Off Prizes: If the prize was a cash reward, that amount was subtracted from the total purchase.

Current Status of the Monopoly Game

Sources confirm that the traditional Monopoly game at Safeway and Albertsons stores stopped after the 2021 season. In 2022, the game was notably absent from advertising, and customer service representatives indicated it had been "discounted." By 2023, a new digital game called "Flavor Adventure" had taken the place of the Monopoly promotion.

While the Monopoly game is no longer active, Albertsons has shifted focus to other digital engagement platforms. For instance, a representative mentioned the introduction of the "Sincerely Health" program, a free health and wellness platform where customers can earn rewards and discounts for health-related activities.

Conclusion

The Albertsons Monopoly game was a significant promotional event offering substantial value through free products, grocery cash, and gas rewards. While the program transitioned to a fully digital format in 2021, it has since been discontinued and replaced by alternative promotions such as the Flavor Adventure game and the Sincerely Health platform. Consumers interested in similar offers should maintain a Just for U account and monitor the Albertsons family of stores for new digital promotions.