ALBUQUERQUE – Be on the lookout, because New Mexico Lottery “Chia Pet® Zombie” Scratchers™ are rising up at a retailer near you.
The new Zombie Chia Pet® Scratcher game features top prizes of $1,000 and two scenes inspired by Zombie Chia Pet planters – “Dragging Drew” and “Lifeless Lisa.” This new game is the first of four releases of Chia Pet Scratchers. They’ll return – not as Zombies – but as other icons during the upcoming holidays: a tree for Christmas, a leprechaun for St. Patty’s day and a bunny next spring.
The Chia Pet® revolution hit its stride in the 80’s following the 1981 release of a ram, the first widely marketed Chia Pet – likely made memorable with the “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia” jingle. By 2007, about half a million Chia Pets® were produced each year during the holidays. The range of options has sprouted beyond animals and now includes cartoons and political icons.
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While zombies have always been popular, their recent starring roles in various TV and movie hits have embedded them in pop culture. “Zombies are cool and Chia Pet® is a fun brand that generates smiles. It seemed like a perfect combo for Halloween and we hope that it attracts new players,” said Karla Wilkinson, Director of Gaming Products.
Also on sale now are three new games:
- “Triple 333s” touts a chance to win up to 10 times and $10,000 top prizes;
- “Ruby Riches” features $25,000 top prizes; and
- “Sapphire Blue 9X” offers 16 chances to win and $50,000 top prizes;
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The Lottery celebrated its 20-year anniversary on April 27. Since 1996, the New Mexico Lottery has raised $704.88 million for education and more than 100,000 students have attended college on Legislative Lottery Scholarships.
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Licensing rights for Chia Pet® has been obtained from Alchemy3, LLC.
Chia Pet® is a registered trademark of Joseph Enterprises, Inc. and Joseph Enterprises, Inc. gives permission for this use.