The Wisconsin Lottery sells COLORFUL CROSSWORD at $30 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.10. 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. Across every tier, 0% of prizes are still out there: most prizes have already been claimed. Its ValueScore is 44/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 21st out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 3rd of the 4 active $30 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is 3rd of the 4 active $30 games in Wisconsin.
Why
→You get back about $0.74 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- Wins hit often: about a 32% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.10), better than most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | 0 | Claimed |
| $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
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
37/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
18/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2749
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 3/27/2026
- Payout %
- 74.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.10 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the COLORFUL CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 44/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Wisconsin. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Wisconsin rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
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. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
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, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 2 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is COLORFUL CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates COLORFUL CROSSWORD at 44 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 5 months.
How often is COLORFUL CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
COLORFUL CROSSWORD data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Wisconsin Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.