Mega Crossword

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Fun Facts for This Game

This game is great for players looking to spend a little extra time playing the game.

More games equal more chances to play!

Find a multiplier symbol and multiply your prize!

How to Play

Get Your Ticket

Purchase your Mega Crossword Scratch-off at any participating retailer.
Play the Game

Scratch-off the play area to reveal 18 of your letters. Then, scratch the corresponding letters on the 3 puzzles and bonus words.

Note: The 3 small underlined letters that appear outside the box containing the 18 large letters cannot be used to play any of the puzzles or bonus words.

If you complete 3 or more words in a single puzzle, you win the corresponding prize in the prize legend. Each puzzle is played separately.

If you complete a bonus word, win the corresponding prize for that game. Bonus words cannot be used as a completed word in any of the puzzles. Each game is played separately.

Mega Multiplier: If you find a , , , or , multiply the total prize amount won by that number.
Official Rules
Check to See if You've Won

Visit your local retailer or simply scan with the app!

Prize and Odds

Prize Structure:

The approximate number of possible prizes for each prize level are as follows:

Prize Amount	Unclaimed	Total Winning Tickets
$200,000	2	5
$5,000	21	102
$1,000	68	255
$500	343	1,797
$250	961	5,114
$150	3,766	19,376
$100	9,858	51,056
$75	3,397	16,262
$50	19,711	102,583
$40	10,380	50,993
$30	34,041	168,047

Updated as of 2:46 AM ET on 10/28/2021.

The above table may not be inclusive of all prizes in the game. For a full listing of prizes, please see the game rules.

Estimated Overall Odds 1 in 3.73

Overall odds apply to the total number of tickets printed for a particular game, not to a consecutive string of tickets. The overall odds of winning a prize are established when a game is printed and are calculated by dividing the total number of tickets printed by the total number of prizes available.

Any of the prizes listed above may have already been purchased, but not yet claimed. Total prizes may not yet be available for sale in retailers, including prizes within a reorder.

Claim Your Prize

Did You Win?

First off, congratulations! Now let's get you your prize. There are multiply ways to claim. We encourage players to claim prizes by mail, if possible.

For complete details, visit the How to Claim Your Prize page.

If you've won under $600:

Redeem at participating Hoosier Lottery retailers (most retailers will redeem tickets up to $25, and some will redeem up to $599). Please check with your individual retailer on their redemption capabilities and policies.
Redeem via mail

If you've won $600 - $49,999:

Redeem via mail
Redeem at Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Centers in Indianapolis, Mishawaka or Evansville

If you've won $50,000 or more:

Please contact us at 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize

Scratch-off Simulator

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