Best $3 Scratch games in Iowa
All 12 active $3 scratch games in Iowa, ranked by current return rate and remaining prize availability.
Of the 12 $3 scratch games currently running in Iowa, 2 came out recently with prize pools nearly intact. On 7 of these 12, more than half the top prizes are reported claimed. How we count prizes
Updated August 5, 2026
| # | Game | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One-Word Crossword#813 | #1 | |
| 2 | Word Games#739 | #2 | |
| 3 | Bullseye Cash#745 | #3 | |
| 4 | Pirate's Treasure#784 | #4 | |
| 5 | Retro Bolts#750 | #5 | |
| 6 | UNOâ„¢#773 | #6 | |
| 7 | Red Hot 7s#754 | #7 | |
| 8 | Full of 300s#757 | #8 | |
| 9 | Lucky Stars#729 | #9 | |
| 10 | Words That Win#717 | #10 | |
| 11 | Unlock It#793 | #11 | |
| 12 | $30,000 Crossword#615 | #11 |
How We Rank These Games
Every game is scored using our Serious Score algorithm, which factors in current return rate, remaining prize availability, prize pool health, and ticket velocity. Games with more unclaimed top prizes and better return rates rank higher. Scores update daily as lotteries publish new prize data.
Learn more about our methodology