How to Play the Tambola Game (Housie)
Welcome to the ultimate **Tambola game** guide! Tambola (also widely known as the **housie game**) is one of the most popular games to play at home, at social gatherings, and during kitty parties. It is a fantastic option for anyone looking for engaging, interactive, and fun group games.
1. Basic Game Setup & Ticket Structure
The game is played with numbers from 1 to 90 called out by a designated caller, and players mark off matching numbers on their unique Tambola tickets. Each ticket has 3 horizontal rows and 9 columns, making a grid of 27 cells. Each row contains exactly 5 numbers and 4 blank spaces.
- Column 1: Contains numbers from 1 to 9.
- Column 2: Contains numbers from 10 to 19.
- Column 3: Contains numbers from 20 to 29, and so forth up to Column 9 which contains numbers from 80 to 90.
2. Step-by-Step Gameplay
- The Caller Roles: The game coordinator draws random numbers one by one from 1 to 90. You can also use our premium automated board caller.
- Marking Tickets: If a called number is present on your ticket, you cross it out or tap it on your screen to mark it.
- Claiming Winning Patterns: When you complete a specific winning combination (e.g., Early Five, Top Line, Full House), you must announce or claim it immediately. The host verifies the claim against the board call history.
- Winning the Game: The game ends when all winning combinations, especially the ultimate "Full House", are successfully claimed and validated!