Fruit Explosion is one of the Idaho Lottery's $3 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 3 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 3.45. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.66 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $30,000. About half the prizes remain (35% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 36/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Today it stands at 26th out of 33 Idaho scratch-offs; among $3 tickets it is 4th of the 5 active $3 games in Idaho.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.45
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
35%
ValueScore™
36 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 4th of the 5 active $3 games in Idaho, so most $3 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Expected value lands near the pack at $0.66 per $1 spent.
- Prize quality is fair, with some of the bigger winners already claimed.
- About a 29% chance of a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.45), in line with most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 401,700 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 89,267 | 9 | 4 | 44% |
| $500 | 1 in 2,723 | 295 | 101 | 34% |
| $100 | 1 in 1,999 | 402 | 135 | 34% |
| $50 | 1 in 937 | 857 | 299 | 35% |
| $30 | 1 in 612 | 1,312 | 465 | 35% |
| $20 | 1 in 75 | 10,712 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 50 | 16,068 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 16,068 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 17 | 48,204 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 6 | 139,256 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$338,910
Current Prize Pool
$126,900
Payout Percentage
37.4%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,005
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
9,926
Estimated Remaining
3,467
% Remaining
34.9%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
36
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
36
out of 100
Expected Value
6/40
Prize Quality
11/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1860
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 1/26/2026
- Payout %
- 66.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fruit Explosion scratch-off a good buy?
Fruit Explosion scores 36/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Idaho at the $3 price point.
How much does Fruit Explosion cost?
Fruit Explosion costs $3 per ticket in Idaho. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Fruit Explosion scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Fruit Explosion are 1 in 3.45. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Fruit Explosion?
The top prize for Fruit Explosion is $30,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Fruit Explosion?
Fruit Explosion offers 11 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (2 total), $1,000 (9 total), $500 (295 total), $100 (402 total), $50 (857 total), $30 (1,312 total), $20 (10,712 total), $15 (16,068 total), $10 (16,068 total), $5 (48,204 total), and $3 (139,256 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Fruit Explosion?
Based on our latest data, 35% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,005 out of 2,877 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Fruit Explosion rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Fruit Explosion at 36 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was Fruit Explosion released?
Fruit Explosion was released by the Idaho Lottery on January 26, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Fruit Explosion data updated on ScratchCheck?
Fruit Explosion data comes directly from the official Idaho Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.