Tambola Guides & Party Ideas

Rules, patterns, prizes and party plans — all our Tambola guides in one place.

Everything you need to host a great Tambola (Housie) game — from the basic rules to themed parties, prizes and classroom games. We add new guides regularly.

• 16 Tambola Winning Patterns, Explained with Diagrams

  Early Five, Lines, Corners, Star, Pyramid, Young & Old Five, Breakfast–Lunch–Dinner and Full House — each drawn on a real ticket.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• 60 Tambola Prize Ideas (No Money Needed)

  Gifts for families, kids, kitty parties and offices, plus free privileges and silly prizes.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• Kitty Party Tambola: Themes, Rounds & Host Tips

  A 10-minute setup, 12 monthly themes, fresh rounds and a two-hour kitty schedule.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• How Tambola Tickets Work — and How to Print Your Own

  The rules behind every valid ticket, strips of six, printing tips and how to spot a bad ticket.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• Tambola for Kids & Classrooms

  Age-by-age tips, a 20-minute lesson plan, Maths Tambola and Hindi number practice.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• How to Host Tambola on Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp

  Two ways to play online — Party Rooms and screen sharing — with audio and claim-checking tips.

  Updated October 9, 2026
• How to Host a Diwali Tambola Party

  Festive tickets, Diwali-themed patterns, prize ideas and a sample evening plan.

  Updated September 24, 2026
• Tambola Rules — How to Play Housie

  The complete rules in English and Hindi: tickets, calling, prizes and claims.

  Updated September 24, 2026
• Tambola Number Nicknames 1 to 90

  The full list of classic Housie calls, from 'Kelly's eye' to 'Top of the Shop'.

  Updated September 24, 2026

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