THE GAME OF LIFEPennsylvania Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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82
VALUESCORE
Excellent
At a glance
The Pennsylvania Lottery sells THE GAME OF LIFE as a $20 ticket. It pays back about $0.78 per $1 on average, in line with Pennsylvania's other $20 games. A ValueScore of 82/100 (Excellent) puts it at 3rd of the 5 active $20 games in Pennsylvania.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.43
Exp. Value
$0.78
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
72%
ValueScore™
82 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.78↑
GREAT VALUE
The numbers put it at 7th of 71 active Pennsylvania games.
Why
↑Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- Prize quality is high: most of the meaningful top and mid-tier prizes remain in play.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 29% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.43), ahead of most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | 1 in 1,680,000 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 210,000 | 40 | 32 | 80% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 70 | 54 | 77% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 1,714 | 4,900 | 3,601 | 73% |
| $500 | 1 in 800 | 10,500 | 7,578 | 72% |
| $250 | 1 in 103 | 81,900 | 58,811 | 72% |
| $150 | 1 in 60 | 140,000 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 75 | 112,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 19 | 448,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 11 | 756,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 9 | 896,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$36,375,000
Current Prize Pool
$27,682,750
Payout Percentage
76.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
70,081
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
334,133
Estimated Remaining
240,378
% Remaining
71.9%
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
82
VALUESCORE
Excellent
82
out of 100
Expected Value
29/40
Prize Quality
22/25
Win Frequency
15/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1785
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 5/30/2026
- Payout %
- 78.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the THE GAME OF LIFE scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. THE GAME OF LIFE is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 82/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does THE GAME OF LIFE cost?
THE GAME OF LIFE costs $20 per ticket in Pennsylvania. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the THE GAME OF LIFE scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with THE GAME OF LIFE are 1 in 3.43. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for THE GAME OF LIFE?
The top prize for THE GAME OF LIFE is $1,000,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for THE GAME OF LIFE?
THE GAME OF LIFE offers 11 distinct prize levels: $1,000,000 (5 total), $10,000 (40 total), $5,000 (70 total), $1,000 (4,900 total), $500 (10,500 total), $250 (81,900 total), $150 (140,000 total), $100 (112,000 total), $50 (448,000 total), $30 (756,000 total), and $20 (896,000 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 THE GAME OF LIFE?
Based on our latest data, 72% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 70,081 out of 97,415 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is THE GAME OF LIFE rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates THE GAME OF LIFE at 82 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 THE GAME OF LIFE released?
THE GAME OF LIFE was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on May 30, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is THE GAME OF LIFE data updated on ScratchCheck?
THE GAME OF LIFE data comes directly from the official Pennsylvania Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.