COLORFUL CROSSWORD is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.10, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. About half the prizes remain (50% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 79/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
79 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑You win something fairly often here, about 32% per ticket (1 in 3.10).
- Expected value of $0.74 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 20,000 | 23 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 5,412 | 85 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 85 | 5,428 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 22 | 20,999 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 66 | 7,015 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 19 | 25,323 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 5 | 92,000 | 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
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2749
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 3/27/2026
- Payout %
- 74.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the COLORFUL CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD 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 $30 tickets in Wisconsin.
How much does COLORFUL CROSSWORD cost?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD costs $30 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the COLORFUL CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with COLORFUL CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.10. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for COLORFUL CROSSWORD?
The top prize for COLORFUL CROSSWORD is $500,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for COLORFUL CROSSWORD?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (2 total), $25,000 (2 total), $1,000 (23 total), $500 (85 total), $250 (5,428 total), $150 (20,999 total), $100 (7,015 total), $50 (25,323 total), and $30 (92,000 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 COLORFUL CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 50% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 2 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is COLORFUL CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates COLORFUL CROSSWORD 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.
When was COLORFUL CROSSWORD released?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on March 27, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is COLORFUL CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Wisconsin Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.