Word Games (#739) is a $3 Iowa scratch-off ticket. 3 of 8 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.81. Official source: Iowa Lottery.
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Word Games has 3 of 8 top prizes remaining in Iowa.
Word Games top prize remaining
3
out of 8 originally printed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $30K | 8 | 3 | 62.5% | 1 in 120287.50 |
| 2nd | $700 | 49 | 21 | 57.1% | 1 in 19638.78 |
| 3rd | $350 | 166 | 75 | 54.8% | 1 in 5796.99 |
| 4th | $100 | 237 | 117 | 50.6% | 1 in 4060.34 |
| 5th | $70 | 645 | 298 | 53.8% | 1 in 1491.94 |
| 6th | $35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 597.70 |
| 7th | $20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 100.00 |
| 8th | $10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 100.00 |
| 9th | $9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 50.00 |
| 10th | $6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 19.98 |
| 11th | $5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 20.00 |
| 12th | $3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 8.34 |
Word Games lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.81 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.81
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 120288
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Best published profit odds
1 in 19.98
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $3
Word Games is tracked on Lottery Valley, but it is not in the current Iowa ranking set because this game is marked ended. Compare remaining prizes and odds before buying.
Iowa scratch-off ranking
Not ranked
this game is marked ended
Scheduled end date
November 2, 2026
Sales may end earlier if top prizes are claimed
See the best Iowa scratch-off tickets to buy for a ranked shortlist across the full state database.
Word Games is game #739 in the Iowa Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $3 with a $30K top prize.
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Common questions about Word Games remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in Iowa.
A Word Games scratch-off ticket costs $3 in Iowa.
The top prize for Word Games is $30,000.
As of the last update, Word Games has 3 top prizes remaining out of 8 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Word Games are 1 in 3.81. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $3 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on Word Games are 1 in 19.98. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Word Games is listed as an active Iowa scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
Word Games is scheduled to end on November 2, 2026. Iowa may end sales earlier if all top prizes are claimed before that date.
Small Word Games prizes can usually be claimed at authorized Iowa lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official Iowa lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for Word Games come from published Iowa Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 3, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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