Scratch Lottery - Addictive Scratch Ticket System for QBCore Servers

Add the thrill of instant-win gambling to your FiveM server with this engaging scratch lottery system designed specifically for QBCore. Give your players an addictive mini-game that turns convenience stores and gas stations into buzzing hubs of excitement as players scratch virtual tickets hoping for jackpots. This isn't just a random number generator - it's a fully interactive scratch card experience with visual feedback, multiple prize tiers, and configurable odds that create the perfect balance between player satisfaction and server economy health.

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What Makes This Lottery System Special

Unlike basic gambling scripts that just deduct money and show a win/lose message, this scratch lottery creates an actual scratch card mini-game. Players purchase tickets from configured vendors, receive interactive scratch cards with concealed prize zones, and manually reveal symbols or numbers to discover if they've won. The anticipation builds as each section is revealed, creating the same psychological engagement as real-world scratch tickets. Multiple prize tiers mean players win something often enough to stay hooked while jackpots remain rare enough to be exciting.

Interactive Scratch Card Gameplay

The core mechanic captures the tactile satisfaction of scratching real lottery tickets. Players receive beautifully designed virtual cards with covered prize areas that must be revealed through mouse interaction or key presses. Watch as the scratch coating peels away to reveal symbols, numbers, or prizes underneath. The UI provides instant visual feedback when matches are found, triggering celebratory animations for wins and encouraging just one more purchasing behavior for losses. Different ticket types can have unique designs, themes, and prize structures to keep the experience fresh.

Key Features for Engaging Gambling Roleplay

• Interactive Scratch Mechanic - Players manually reveal ticket areas with mouse or keyboard controls for tactile engagement
• Visual Scratch Effects - Realistic coating removal animation that reveals prizes underneath progressively
• Multiple Prize Tiers - Configure small wins (2x-5x), medium wins (10x-50x), and jackpots (100x+) with independent odds
• Ticket Variety - Create different ticket types with unique themes, prices, and prize structures
• Win Animations - Celebratory visual effects and sounds when prizes are revealed
• Vendor Integration - Place ticket sellers at convenience stores, gas stations, or custom locations
• Inventory System - Tickets become inventory items that players can collect, trade, or scratch later
• Configurable Odds - Adjust win percentages for each prize tier to balance economy
• Prize Pool Options - Rewards can include money, items, vehicles, or custom server perks
• Purchase Limits - Set daily or hourly ticket purchase caps to prevent gambling addiction exploitation
• Discord Logging - Track all ticket purchases, wins, and jackpots for economy monitoring
• Addiction Mechanics - Creates compelling just one more gameplay loop that keeps players engaged

Perfect For These Server Applications

• Passive Income Sinks - Give players entertaining ways to spend accumulated wealth
• Convenience Store Roleplay - Add authentic lottery ticket sales to gas stations and corner shops
• Social Gathering Spots - Create player congregations around popular ticket vendors
• Economy Circulation - Remove excess money from economy while distributing prizes
• Gambling Character Archetypes - Enable compulsive gambler roleplay with lottery addiction
• Special Event Rewards - Limited-time tickets with unique prizes for holidays or server milestones

Ticket Types and Prize Structures

Create multiple ticket varieties to cater to different player budgets and risk tolerances. Budget tickets at $50-100 with frequent small wins keep casual players engaged. Mid-tier tickets at $500-1000 offer better prize potential for regular gamblers. Premium tickets at $5,000+ provide jackpot opportunities for high-rollers willing to risk big for life-changing payouts. Each ticket type can have completely different scratch mechanics - match-3 symbols, number matching, instant-win sections, or combination requirements.

How Players Experience the Lottery

Players approach configured vendor locations marked with map blips or discovered through exploration. They browse available ticket types showing prices and potential prize ranges. After purchasing tickets, they receive inventory items that can be scratched immediately or saved for later. Opening a ticket launches the interactive scratch interface with the purchased card design. Players click, drag, or press keys to reveal concealed areas progressively. When winning combinations are uncovered, the system automatically awards prizes to inventory or bank accounts. Losses trigger encouraging messages that hint at better luck next time to maintain engagement.

Installation and Configuration

1. Extract scratch-lottery folder to your QBCore resources directory
2. Import SQL file to add ticket items to your items database
3. Configure ticket types, prices, and prize structures in config.lua
4. Set up vendor locations with coordinates for ticket sale points
5. Adjust win probability percentages for each prize tier
6. Customize scratch card visual designs in the UI files
7. Add Discord webhook for jackpot notifications and win tracking
8. Start resource and test ticket purchasing and scratching flows

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ QBCore - Built specifically for qb-core framework with native money handling
• ✅ QB Inventory - Tickets integrate seamlessly as inventory items with custom metadata
• ✅ OX Inventory - Also compatible with ox_inventory for QBCore servers
• ✅ Bank Systems - Prize payouts work with qb-banking, qb-management, or custom economy scripts

Configuration Options for Balance

Server owners have granular control over lottery economics through the config file. Set ticket prices from cheap ($10) to expensive ($10,000+), define exact win percentages for each prize tier (e.g., 15% win something, 1% win jackpot), configure prize amounts as multipliers of ticket cost or fixed values, set daily purchase limits per player to prevent bankruptcy from gambling addiction, create special event tickets with limited availability, and adjust prize pools to include money, items, or even vehicle rewards.

What Makes This Script Stand Out

Most gambling scripts are simple random number generators with no player interaction. This scratch lottery creates an actual mini-game with tactile engagement through the scratch mechanic. The visual reveal process builds suspense and keeps players invested in each ticket, even losing ones. The psychology of near-misses (matching 2 of 3 symbols) encourages continued play without feeling unfair. Multiple ticket varieties prevent monotony while catering to different risk preferences. The inventory integration means tickets can be collected, traded, or even gifted between players, creating secondary market opportunities.

Economic Impact and Money Sink Mechanics

Lottery systems serve crucial economic functions on FiveM servers by removing excess currency while providing entertainment value. Configure overall payout percentages (e.g., 70% of ticket sales returned as prizes, 30% removed from economy) to create sustainable money sinks. The addictive nature means wealthy players will purchase large volumes, naturally redistributing money through prize wins to other players. Jackpots create memorable moments that justify the gambling experience while frequent small wins maintain player engagement.

Psychological Engagement and Player Retention

The scratch ticket mechanic leverages proven psychological principles from real-world lottery design. Variable reward schedules create the most addictive form of behavioral reinforcement - players never know which ticket will win, so each purchase triggers dopamine anticipation. Near-miss scenarios (almost winning) activate the same brain regions as actual wins, encouraging continued play. The manual scratch action provides agency and control, making losses feel like bad luck rather than system unfairness. Win celebrations with visual and audio feedback create positive associations with ticket purchases.

Roleplay Applications and Scenarios

Convenience stores and gas stations become social hubs where players gather to scratch tickets together and celebrate wins. Create lottery addict characters who spend entire sessions chasing jackpots, leading to debt, crime, or intervention storylines. Run special event tickets for holidays with themed prizes (Halloween tickets with rare costume items, Christmas tickets with vehicle rewards). Organize server-wide jackpot tracking where the community follows big winners. Use lottery wins as quest triggers or story progression gates.

Admin Tools and Economy Monitoring

Track lottery performance through Discord logging showing total ticket sales, total prizes awarded, net money removed from economy, jackpot winners, and player participation rates. Monitor for problem gambling by flagging players who exceed purchase limits or spend excessive percentages of wealth on tickets. Adjust odds dynamically based on economic conditions - tighten odds when inflation occurs, loosen odds when player engagement drops. View win distribution to ensure prize tiers are balanced correctly.

Customization and Theming Options

The UI supports complete visual customization to match your server's branding. Create themed ticket designs for different locations - beach resort tickets with tropical themes, casino tickets with luxury aesthetics, gas station tickets with grungy designs. Customize scratch coating colors, win celebration animations, and audio feedback. Add seasonal variations with holiday themes that rotate automatically. Design tickets that tell visual stories or include server lore elements.

Technical Performance Details

• Resource Usage: Minimal impact, only active when players are scratching tickets
• UI Performance: Smooth 60 FPS scratch animations with optimized rendering
• Database Efficiency: Logs essential data without bloating tables
• Network Optimization: Client-side scratch animation with server-side verification prevents cheating
• Anti-Cheat: Server validates all wins to prevent client-side manipulation

Requirements and Dependencies

• QBCore framework (latest stable version)
• QB or OX Inventory system for ticket item handling
• MySQL database for transaction logging and analytics
• Discord webhook for win notifications (optional)

Updates and Support

The script includes comprehensive documentation covering all configuration options, installation procedures, and common customization requests like adding new ticket types or adjusting prize structures. Regular updates maintain compatibility with QBCore framework changes. The modular code structure allows easy integration with other gambling scripts, casino systems, or economy tools.

Give your players an addictive task that turns every convenience store into an exciting destination. This scratch lottery system creates compelling gameplay loops where just one more ticket turns into hours of entertainment, all while providing essential money sink mechanics that keep your server economy healthy and balanced.

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