CAZENOVIA — Tops Friendly Markets recently recognized Cazenovia resident Eric Thompson as a winner of the grocery store’s Monopoly “Rip It, Win It, Live It Up” game.

Thompson has been awarded a year of free gas and groceries.

Tops Store Manager Michelle Verdow presented the lucky customer with his prize on May 25 at Tops at 71 Nelson St., Cazenovia.

“It’s exciting,” said Thompson. “I haven’t won anything before, so it’s kind of a big deal. We play every year, and my daughter gets really excited to open the tickets. . . She’s very excited. Lots of ice cream coming our way.”

The Tops Friendly Markets chain is giving away more than $27 million in free prizes and offers through its 14th season of Monopoly.

Additional details on the game are available at topsmarkets.com/monopoly/.