$20

THE GAME OF LIFE™

Game #609 · $20 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 62Overall odds: 1 in 3Medium Confidence

About This Game

THE GAME OF LIFE™ is a $20 scratch-offs from the Maryland Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 3.

At 79¢ per dollar, THE GAME OF LIFE™ delivers an excellent return compared to most scratch-offs in Maryland. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 5 top prizes worth $1M each, 3 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 3 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

At #4 among $20 games in Maryland, THE GAME OF LIFE™ is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.

With an estimated 55% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score62

Current Rate79¢Original: 78¢ · Shift: +1¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#1See all $20 Maryland scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

1.9Mof 3.4M printed

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$1M

3 of 5 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 3(33.1126%)

Any Prize

1 in 3

≥ $500

1 in 1,296

≥ $1K

1 in 8,841

≥ $5K

1 in 60,179

≥ $10K

1 in 143,503

≥ $100K

1 in 621,848

≥ $200K

1 in 621,848

≥ $500K

1 in 621,848

≥ $750K

1 in 621,848

≥ $1M

1 in 621,848

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning THE GAME OF LIFE™?

The overall odds of winning any prize on THE GAME OF LIFE™ are 1 in 3.

How much does a THE GAME OF LIFE™ ticket cost?

A THE GAME OF LIFE™ ticket costs $20.

What is the top prize for THE GAME OF LIFE™?

The top prize for THE GAME OF LIFE™ is $1,000,000, with 3 prizes still remaining.

How many THE GAME OF LIFE™ tickets are left?

An estimated 1.9M tickets remain, approximately 55% of the total printed.