Best $3 Scratch games in Iowa
All 12 active $3 scratch games in Iowa, ranked by current return rate and remaining prize availability.
Iowa has 12 active $3 scratch games right now, all in the steady middle of their print runs. On 7 of these 12, more than half the top prizes are reported claimed. How we count prizes
Updated August 4, 2026
| # | Game | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One-Word Crossword#813 | #1 | |
| 2 | Word Games#739 | #1 | |
| 3 | Pirate's Treasure#784 | #2 | |
| 4 | Bullseye Cash#745 | #3 | |
| 5 | Retro Bolts#750 | #4 | |
| 6 | Red Hot 7s#754 | #5 | |
| 7 | UNOâ„¢#773 | #6 | |
| 8 | Words That Win#717 | #7 | |
| 9 | Lucky Stars#729 | #8 | |
| 10 | Full of 300s#757 | #9 | |
| 11 | Unlock It#793 | #10 | |
| 12 | $30,000 Crossword#615 | #9 |
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