Creature Features is one of the Nebraska Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.81. The expected value is $0.67 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $50,000. Across every tier, 98% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 79 (Good). Today it stands at 1st overall out of 28 games we track in Nebraska; among $5 tickets it is currently the best $5 game Nebraska sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.81
Exp. Value
$0.67
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
98%
ValueScore™
79 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.67↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
A solid pick: #1 of all 28 active Nebraska scratch-offs, and first of the 9 active $5 games in Nebraska.
Why
↑Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
- You get back about $0.67 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 15,000 | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| $100 | 1 in 960 | 375 | 368 | 98% |
| $65 | 1 in 1,600 | 225 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 455 | 792 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 9 | 40,500 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 24 | 15,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 10 | 37,500 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
79
VALUESCORE
Good
79
out of 100
Expected Value
30/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
10/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Nebraska
- Game Number
- 1402
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Payout %
- 66.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Creature Features scratch-off a good buy?
Creature Features is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 79/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $5 tickets in Nebraska.
How much does Creature Features cost?
Creature Features costs $5 per ticket in Nebraska. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Creature Features scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Creature Features are 1 in 3.81. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Creature Features?
The top prize for Creature Features is $50,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Creature Features?
Creature Features offers 8 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (3 total), $500 (24 total), $100 (375 total), $65 (225 total), $50 (792 total), $15 (40,500 total), $10 (15,000 total), and $5 (37,500 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 Creature Features?
Based on our latest data, 98% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 395 out of 402 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Creature Features rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Creature Features at 79 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.
How often is Creature Features data updated on ScratchCheck?
Creature Features data comes directly from the official Nebraska Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.