Michigan Lottery Launches 'Back to the Future' Scratch-Off Game

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The Michigan Lottery is introducing a new 'Back to the Future' themed scratch-off game, giving players the chance to win prizes up to $500,000. Launching on April 7, the $5 instant game will offer over $26 million in total cash prizes, with 15 chances to win by matching 'Time Machine Numbers' to the 'Winning Numbers' or revealing special symbols.

Why it matters

The new 'Back to the Future' scratch-off game taps into the enduring popularity of the classic sci-fi film franchise, providing an exciting new lottery offering for Michigan players. Instant games have become an increasingly important revenue stream for state lotteries, with Michigan Lottery players winning over $1.7 billion on such games in 2025.

The details

The Back to the Future instant game will give players 15 chances to win prizes ranging from $5 up to the $500,000 top prize. Players can win by matching their 'Time Machine Numbers' to the 'Winning Numbers', or by revealing a 'Radiation', 'Flux Capacitor', or '88 MPH' symbol. If a player matches any of their 'Time Machine Numbers' to the 'Outatime Number', they will win all 15 prizes shown.

• The Back to the Future instant game will launch on April 7, 2026.