The Iowa Lottery has a large network of retail locations where you can play Pick 4. It's a really easy game to play, but there are a few steps to it as you have control over several parts of the game.
Follow the guide below to help you fill out a playslip, then take it to the lottery terminal or self-service kiosk. Draws take place at 12:20 PM CT and 10:00 PM CT every day, and you need to buy your tickets before the cut-off times of noon or 9:40 PM CT.
Select four numbers between 0 and 9 - one from each column on you playslip. Get an Easy Pick if you would prefer the lottery computer to generate a random set on your behalf.
You can choose between several play types - Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair or Back Pair. Head over to the Ways to Play section to learn exactly how each wager works.
Specify how much you wish to pay per play - $0.50, $1, $2, $3, $4 or $5. This gives you the freedom to play at a low cost, or wager more for the opportunity to win more.
Play either the Midday draw, the Evening draw, or both. You can also enter your numbers for up to 16 consecutive days to make sure that you don't miss out on a draw.
To win a Pick 4 prize, you must match all the numbers you have selected. There's no prize for getting three out of four, for example, or one out of two if you play a Pair. You also have to meet the requirements of your play type, so for a Straight wager you must get all four digits in the correct positions. Go to the Odds and Prizes page to see the payouts for each play type.