Scratchcards are instant-win games. You scratch a virtual card to reveal symbols, and the result shows straight away. This page explains the common versions, how the symbols and the paytable work, how digital scratchcards differ from live games, and what to check before you play.
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Common scratchcard variants
Scratchcards come in many versions, usually built around a film, a television show, a fairy tale or a mascot. Common variants include Millionaire, Bonanza Tapcards, Doubleplay Superbet (Scratch), Scratch Witch Pickings, Ghostbusters Spectral Search, Golden Safari, 7 Gold Scratch, Basebull Scratch, Bingo Scratch, Black and White (GameOS), Cubana-Tropicana scratch, Easter Feast Scratch, Rainbow Riches Piles of Cash, Fishin' Frenzy Scratchcard, Gold Rush Scratch, Lucky Leprechaun Scratch, Monopoly Scratchcard, Gold Rush Scratchcard, Wolf Gold Scratchcard, Scratch Match and Happy Scratch.
The versions differ in theme, the number of boxes to scratch, the symbols and any bonus features. Two cards with similar names can pay very differently, so read the paytable of each one before you stake.
The providers behind these games include Triple Cherry, Big Time Gaming, NextGen, IGT, Novomatic, NetEnt, GamesOS, Light and Wonder, Hacksaw Gaming, Games Global, Roxor Gaming, Blueprint Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Evoplay, Microgaming, Thunderkick, Yggdrasil, GTS, Nyx, Play'n GO, Genesis and Quickspin. A provider's name tells you who built the game, but it does not tell you how a particular card pays.
How scratchcards work
A scratchcard shows a grid of covered boxes. Each scratch reveals one symbol, and you win when the revealed symbols match a pattern in the paytable, such as three matching symbols in a line.
In most digital versions, the outcome is set by a random number generator when the card starts, and scratching only shows that result. The paytable lists which combinations pay and how much, so check it before you stake.
The return to player (RTP) in the game information is an average over a very large number of plays. It does not predict what happens on one card. Volatility describes how often wins come and how large they are: low-volatility cards pay smaller wins more often, while high-volatility cards pay less often but can pay more when they do.
Check the maximum win in the game information, because it differs between titles.
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Digital scratchcards and live play
Scratchcards are normally digital games. The result comes from a random number generator, and no dealer or other players are involved.
Live casino games work differently. A real dealer runs a table or a game show streamed from a studio, and the result is shown on camera. Live game shows usually follow the pace of the broadcast, while live tables move at the speed of the people seated at them.
If you prefer the quick, self-paced format of scratchcards, a digital card suits you better. If you want a human dealer and a social setting, read the live casino page before you choose.
Practical points before you play
Read the paytable and the game information for the version you pick before you stake anything. Decide on a budget for your session in advance, and treat it as the amount you can spend on entertainment.
Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, and stop when you reach your limit. Scratchcards are quick, so it is easy to play more than you planned. Keep an eye on your time as well as your money.
If you want to set limits or take a break, the safer gambling page explains the options.
