The Queen of Hearts game is essentially a raffle variant with a progressive jackpot. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to select a hidden card from a standard deck of 52 playing cards. One card, the Queen of Hearts, is the designated jackpot card. If a ticket holder selects the Queen of Hearts, they win the accumulated jackpot. Other cards offer smaller consolation prizes, or no prize at all, depending on the specific rules established by the sponsoring organization.
This particular raffle style offers significant fundraising potential for non-profit organizations. Its appeal lies in the escalating jackpot, which grows with each unsuccessful drawing, generating excitement and attracting more participants. The game’s simplicity and the possibility of a substantial payout drive ticket sales and community engagement, making it a popular choice for charity events and local fundraising initiatives. Its roots are traced to small-town fundraisers, leveraging community participation for charitable causes.