Word Search

Word Search is all about trying to find Your Words in the Word Search on your ticket.

If there are six or more complete-word matches, you win a prize. The more matches, the bigger the prize!

This super-fun search game gives you the chance to win up to $40,000!

Here are the complete how to play instructions from the ticket.

How to Play

Circle any of YOUR WORDS that appear in the WORD SEARCH above. Refer to the PRIZE LEGEND to determine PRIZE won.

Win PRIZE if 6 or more words are completely matched.

Words may appear horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

ONLY THE HIGHEST PRIZE WON WILL BE PAID.

Bonus Word How to Play

Find the BONUS WORD in the WORD SEARCH, win the PRIZE shown.

BONUS WORD played separately.

Where to get a Word Search ticket

The Lottery sells these tickets in two locations:

• At a retailer that sells Virginia Lottery tickets. You can find one near you by using the Lottery's Find a Retailer tool.
• At one of the Lottery Vending Machines, which can be found in retailers around Virginia.

What is the Word Search top prize?

The top prize is $40,000. The odds of winning that prize are 1 in 480,000. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.90.

The Lottery supports K-12 public education in Virginia

Since 1999, all Virginia Lottery profits have gone to K-12 public schools in Virginia. In Fiscal Year 2023, the Lottery generated $867 million for K-12 public schools in Virginia. Every time you play a Virginia Lottery game, you're playing a role in helping kids have a brighter future.