Starbucks is giving away five million free items including your favorite drinks

EVERYONE can now say it's summer and, no, it's not because of the hot weather.

It's because Starbucks' Summer Game sweepstakes is finally back.

The sweepstakes has already started, and it will last through June 17, 2022.

Winning participants will have the chance to get prizes, like a pass for free Starbucks drinks for three months.

If you go to Starbucks three times a week to buy a $5 drink, this pass could save you $180.

To win, all you have to do is play the "Road to Paradise" game on the Starbucks app.

The digital contest features a "spin to win" wheel and a color-popping puzzle, where players complete levels by clearing objects off a grid in a set number of moves.

The game is said to be very similar to Candy Crush.

Ways to save at Starbucks

Playing the sweepstakes game is not the only way to save money at the coffee chain, you can also order your drink as a "short".

A short is a drink size on their secret menu, and it is a bit smaller than a "tall" drink.

Another way to save money is to bring in a reusable cup.

By doing this, you will be given a $0.10 discount on your drink and help save the planet.

The next way to save some cash at Starbucks is by making your own iced latte.

To do this, you'll need to order a triple espresso over ice in a venti cup and ask for milk, on the side.

Also, when you become a Starbucks rewards member, they will send you a reward on your birthday for a free drink of your choice.

Finally, by following Starbucks on Facebook, you can stay updated on happy hours and holiday promotions that can also get you discounted drinks. 

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