Best $3 Scratch games in Iowa
All 10 active $3 scratch games in Iowa, ranked by current return rate and remaining prize availability.
Updated June 29, 2026
| # | Game | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Word Games#739 | #1 | |
| 2 | Pirate's Treasure#784 | #2 | |
| 3 | Bullseye Cash#745 | #3 | |
| 4 | Retro Bolts#750 | #4 | |
| 5 | Red Hot 7s#754 | #5 | |
| 6 | UNOâ„¢#773 | #6 | |
| 7 | Words That Win#717 | #7 | |
| 8 | Lucky Stars#729 | #8 | |
| 9 | Full of 300s#757 | #9 | |
| 10 | Unlock It#793 | #10 |
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