This Summer Starbucks game is back and this year you can win 1 of 4 Volvo XC 40’s, which is pretty sweet, my neighbor has one and I am pretty envious. There is also so much more you can at the Starbucks Summer Game in 2022 (Road to Paradise). In addition, they are giving away hundreds of thousands FREE Starbucks drinks, food items, bakery items, and and a chance to win free drinks for three months. The total value of the prizes is worth over 3 Million dollars.
But, if you are like me, you aren’t hitting up Starbucks every day, so winning is not likely. (Although that new Starbucks Summer Guava Passion Fruit Drink makes me want to visit every day). Well, have no fear just like the earth month game, we have some super-secret ways to win the Starbucks Summer Game!
Starbucks Summer Game 2022 is Here! Super Secret Ways to Win!
What Can You Win this Starbucks Summer?
Grand Prize – Win a Volvo XC 40
In this year Starbucks Summer game, 4 people will win a Volvo XC 40. + Starbucks will also give each winner $20,000 so you won’t be stuck with a tax bill for your winning. It’s a pretty amazing prize.
Instant win Prizes
In addition to the grand prizes, there are over 3 million Instant win prizes that all have to do with our favorite thing….. Free Starbucks! Here are some of the fun prizes you can win.
- $100 Starbucks Gift Card (1,000 Winners)
- $75 Starbucks Gift Card (1,000 Winners)
- $50 Starbucks Gift Card (2,000 Winners)
- $25 Starbucks Gift Card (8,000 Winners)
- $10 Starbucks Gift Card (10,000 Winners)
- 300 Bonus Stars (15,000 Winners)
- $5 Gift Card (10,000 Winners)
- 150 Bonus Stars (24,000 Winners)
- 50 Bonus Stars (28,000 Winners)
- 25 Bonus Stars (1,150,000 Winners)
- 10 Bonus Stars (2,600,000 Winners)
How Many Winners Will There Be?
Starbucks will be giving away prizes throughout the time of the Starbucks summer game. During that time there will be over 3 Million random times that prizes will be given away (3,835,000 to be precise). Basically, you have 3 million chances to win. That is almost 1 winner every second!
1) How to Play
The Starbucks Summer game for 2022 is a lot more simplified than it’s boardwalk version from 2019. In this one, a little bit of old school arcade gameplay is involved as you aim your game ball to win an instant prize.
There are five (5) areas where you can earn different Instant win prizes. You must complete a new challenge to get into the next area.
- You have to be a Starbucks rewards member
- Sign up by going to starbuckssummergame.com or via the Starbucks App
- You earn one game play just by signing up for the game. (Easy enough!)
- You earn additional game plays every time you make a qualifying purchase with the card that is registered to your starbucks rewards. (It’s easiest if you use the app)
- You can earn up to two game plays a day (basically by drinking Starbucks twice a day)
- There are also bonus plays you can earn with different challenges
Once you have a game play you can spin the wheel to earn prizes..
You will either be entered in the sweepstakes for grand prizes or get an Instant Win
2) Complete challenge to have a chance to win more prizes
There are five (5) areas where you can get bonus prizes, and unlike previous years, these challenges are pretty easy.
Why not try nondairy?
Upgrade to an alternative milk option at a participating Starbucks store to receive (1) bonus play
Earn 25 Stars in one transaction
On this one you will need to (basically spend $12.50 on a transaction and use your Starbucks app to pay and that will unlock this level. During the Promotion Period, earn (25) or more Stars into your Starbucks Rewards Account in a single transaction to receive one (1) bonus play
Earn 50 Stars in one transaction
During the Promotion Period, earn fifty (50) or more Stars into your Starbucks Rewards Account in a single transaction to receive one (1) bonus play.
Redeem 50 Stars
When you redeem 50 Stars (which is the lowest amount of stars you can redeem) you earn 1 Bonus play.
Order ahead on the Starbucks® app:
Once ahead on the Starbucks app while logged into your account to earn 1 bonus play.
Order ahead on the Starbucks® app five times:
Once ahead on the Starbucks app while logged into your account 5 separate times to earn 1 bonus play.
Buy two iced drinks in one order:
With it being summer, this should be an easy one. Simply order two iced drinks in one order to get 1 Bonus Play.
Load your Starbucks Card:
Simply load your starbucks card that is tied to your rewards account to earn 1 Bonus Play.
Not a Starbucks Rewards Member:
Hey, it’s free to join so you might as well, but if you don’t want to you can still Play their mini-game and try to Earn Free Starbucks for a Month.
3) Super Secret Way to Increase your Chances of winning!
Hey, I love Starbucks, but I usually only go once or twice a week unless I am traveling. So, the odds of someone like me winning is slim to none. However, there is a Super Secret way you can still earn 3 entries every single day without spending a dime There is no need to break from your normal routine to get gameplays. Here is how to do it.
- Login to your Starbucks Rewards or hop on the app
- Click on Play the Game!
- At the bottom you will see no purchase necessary and then click here to enter.
- Fill out your name and address
- Choose the Purchase you want an Entry
- In a minute you will receive an email saying activate your entry and play
- You can do this twice every day
- Thus, you earn the max 2 entries every day and can earn 66 entries if you repeat this strategy every day.
You Can also earn your Bonus plays this way!
Simply, visit the Promotion Site and follow the links and instructions to select the bonus play option and complete and submit the form. All in all, you can earn 68 total entries.
Now, while I have not won any of the big prizes….yet. I have won several free drinks and 200 bonus stars and hopefully, you will win one of the big Starbucks summer game prizes. Good Luck!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Starbucks Summer Games
How do you sign up for Starbucks Summer Games?
You have to be a Starbucks rewards member.
Sign up by going to starbuckssummergame.com or via the Starbucks App.
You earn one game play just by signing up for the game.
You earn additional game plays every time you make a qualifying purchase with the card that is registered to your Starbucks rewards member number.
How do you earn bonus entries?
Simply, visit the Promotion Site and follow the links and instructions to select the bonus play option and complete and submit the form. All in all, you can earn 68 total entries.
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Have you successfully received an email for a free play (your “super-secret way”)? Every time I click through and fill out the form (including proving I’m not a robot) , I’ve gotten a message that “A Play Is on Its Way”, but no email ever shows up. I’ve checked spam and junk mail folders and my email is correct.
I’ve brought it up to Starbucks but they seem unable to even grasp the nature of the problem.
That is odd, I always get sent an email. Maybe try a different email address if you have one.
I tried to enter via an email for free and it said I used up my free three today, however this was the first I even knew I could try this method. I hadn’t even gone to my board yet. I’ll try again after 2pm.
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Once you get that message and you’ve only played once, select a different drop down (eg game play or absolutely açaí )
I always get the second play when I do that.
I discovered that you can use the same free play email link endlessly for two entries a day!
Delete your cache.. history/temp files
Thank you, Classy; that was a good idea, but it did not solve the problem. Can someone tell me where the email is coming from? Is it starbucks@m.helloworldmail.com (same as previous games)?
mine came from starbucks@e.helloworldemail.com
Thanks, Janet.
It works now. I white-listed the @e.hello email address, but previous emails still should have shown up in my spam, etc.?? . Anyway, I’m in business; thanks for your help.
Is it possible you made a mistake while filling out your email information? I also receive every one of my emails. Have you done a search of your emails, searching for Starbucks ? Sometimes my emails don’t show up, not even in spam or junk, but when I search for Starbucks they show up.
If you find all your missing emails, don’t get excited thinking you’ll be able to use all of the turns at once. If you activate more than one turn before 2:00 pm, or two turns after 2:00, you’ll be wasting them. I know because I did exactly that. Starbucks will only let you have three turns a day-period. It doesn’t matter how you earn or get the turns. You may have one before 2 and two after 2.
I hope this helps you. Good luck.
Dale, I’ve had the exact same problem. I’ve reported it to Starbucks at least 5 times with no repy. I don’t know how these other people are getting reply emails when you, I and who knows how many others are not. If they can’t fix the problem they should shut down the game.
Yes. I got one. Do you know what the different squares mean? Like the blue dot or the jump to next game? How are they defining “next game”? I won a power play but I’m not sure what the best move would be since I don’t know what the symbols in the squares represent. Thanks.
Lorrie, i have the same question. So far it looks like the little clouds and rainbows and such bring you to a mini game. I think jump to the next game pushed you ahead more maybe to the next mini game. For the power play I would choose the # that takes you the furthest, you want to try to get around the board as fast as you can.
Dale, check your trash file, for some reason mine go directly to my trash EVERY single time.
I have been playing for free every day and had no problems. The emails have been going to my promotions folder in Gmail, but I think I finally trained Gmail to send them to my inbox. I’ve only missed one day, and have already won 120 bonus stars and am very close to more! Hope those of you having trouble getting those emails can get it sorted out, as it’s been awesome to be able to play for free. best of luck!
I get my email every time. Takes about 60 seconds max. I use an iphone and have gmail
On the game, I often land on one of those spots to pick a souvenir. It says “collect your memories”. What is the point of those souvenirs?
I’ve checked their rules and can’t find an answer
MY same question??
i actually contacted starbucks and asked what the doctors souveniers are for…they have no value at all.
The souveniers are free hi-res jpegs. So if ever should have a need for a clipart bike helmet or fanny pack you can download all the souveniers and add them to your clipart.
I have been playing the free entries twice a day since the start. I have won the 10 stars 5 times but no other instant wins. I have also won tickets toward the collect and win prizes, Is there a list somewhere of possible instant win prizes?
Yes, in the game rules/fine print is a list.
What are the shovel, pail, watch etc for. Do you get a prize off them?
I got an instant win of a 50% off coupon for a grande or larger espresso based drink.
Turns out I just won that 50% off espresso also.
I received like 3 spins with an email advertising the game starting, but even though I have spent roughly $60 between 3 different local Starbucks stores, I have yet to ‘earn’ a single spin from any of the purchases. Any thoughts on why this might be? Coffee drinks include White Choc. Mochas, Vanilla Bean Frap, Cold Brews & Iced Coffee with Milk. Also, I’m located roughly 15 miles from Seattle, all the stores I have bought from have been major locations, and email notifications are on… lol what am I missing here?
Are you certain you’re purchasing all your drinks, etc. through your Starbucks Account, so that the game spins are credited to YOU?
Did you sign up for a Starbucks card? You must have one to play.
I’m having the same issue and no one can seem to help
Me too. I bought almost $20 today. Where does it show up? I paid with the app…
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Was searching the game and found your article. Just stopping by to say hi and we ? the Global Munchkins! Good luck on the game!
Wow. Thanks guys, I just won 5 years drinks for free. I am so happy. It’s like a drink free per day.
That’s AWESOME!!! Congrats
Wow, thanks for all the information
I’m not getting the 3 per day tries? I use the free link at the bottom of the game but after two it says I’ve reached my free plays for the day. Am I missing something? TIA!
It’s only 2 free plays a day and then you can earn additional plays through spinning and collecting duplicate pieces, etc.
Does anyone know what these souvenir items are for and why we are collecting them? I have all but 5 of them but they appear to be useless – just curious!
They seem like useless filler. I’ve played every day, three plays per day, and am far from collecting them all.
better tip…play the non registered game every day too and you will probably win a coupon…I’ve won a coupon almost every day…on the registered game I have won nothing… I read the rules carefully and nothing says you’re not allowed to play both…that being said I rarely go to starbucks so the coupons (all have been 50% off or buy one get one free on various drinks) don’t do me much good..lol…
Hi everyone ,
I’ve won 10 stars 6 times , several souvenirs and have a few tickets. Where can the extra spin be found after making an in app purchase? I’m only able to get my 3 turns daily.
You get an extra spin when you’ve collected 3 of the same tickets you already have. It will tell you when. You can also look at your board to see how many you’ve collected. This is a similar format to the last game at Christmas.
How do we download them? I might as well use them ?
I have already played many times and they go 2 times to win drinks for 10 years and I changed the ticket
What happens when you land on go?
It unlocks more mystery spaces.
Do you have to land on it or just pass it? I have a power love & I am trying to see where to land.
You will automatically land on it. So if it is only one spot away and you spin 4, you’ll still end up on Go.
When I land on a spot that gets me a play in a mini game, like the bubble pop, or pick the winning cup, the ‘winner’ is exposed before I even have a chance to click on a choice. This has happened 3 times. Rigged?
I had the same thing happen. I sent Starbucks a text and they gave me a free spin. The game was very confusing at first until you get the hang of it. It moves so fast once you land on a square. I think it was glitch’s in the beginning because it has slowed down now enough for me to read what to do before the mini game just takes off on its own. I don’t think it’s rigged. I’ve won lots of stars and even a bag of coffee. That was cool!!
If this is the 2019 game, how are there comments from 2018? The official rules say you get a max of 2 plays per day, but some people in comments Have said you can get 3 per day. I’ve tried splitting up before and after 2 pm and have only been able to get 2 (except for any extra that I’ve won during the game). Maybe it was different last year?
After starbucks sends you an email with your instant prize, how do you verify your eligibility to actually get the prize?
This site is Amazing. And Starbucks is my fave.
Is there a way to play for free without putting in all of your information
I don’t want to put my information in just to play for free,
You have to put in info, but other than the email address it doesn’t need to be real. You can enter fake name, phone, address. But you do need a real email address to receive the free play link.
I have been playing twice a day since it started and I have won nothing. Is there any skill in timing involved with hitting the play button? I try to do it different times but it all falls to the bottom and nothing won. What am I doing wrong? All the other prior summer games I would have at least a handful of prizes. This time zilch.
I signed up for the game and got few free plays and won 10 stars. I got the email and collected my stars with no problem. However, after that I received no further plays. I go to Starbucks every day but I am not getting any free plays at all. I contacted Starbuck about it, but all they did was give me some entries for the final draw. I still have no free plays.
How do you request your bonus plays? Ive searched and searched and don’t see anywhere where you can do this.
One of Starbucks most useless and annoying games. After several initial wins for a few stars, that ball suddenly became a super bouncy ball that only lands in the sweepstakes pit.
This is my exact experience, except for the initial wins. I’ve had eight tries and eight ridiculously big bounces into the sweepstakes bowl. This game is the worst.
How do I get past level 5 on the game?
Can you please tell me if you are you able to win prizes playing the arcade game or only by spinning? Thanks.