Tambola Housie Number Caller & Tickets
Tambola is a free browser group game for 3–100 players, rated Easy and suggested for ages 6 and up. Tambola, also called Housie: a number caller, a 1–90 board and free tickets on every phone from one room link. A game takes about 30 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Tambola
Share the room, pick your role
The host shares the room link or code. The host taps I am the caller. Everyone else enters their name and taps Get my ticket.
Call the numbers
The caller taps Call next number and reads it aloud. Called numbers light up on the board.
Mark your ticket
Tap each called number on your ticket. Shout as soon as you complete Early Five, a full line or Full House.
Check a claim
The caller types the claimer’s name under Check a claim. The app rebuilds that ticket and shows which prizes are valid.
Tip: Usual prizes: Early Five, Top Line, Middle Line, Bottom Line and Full House.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 3–100
- Time
- 30 min
- Devices
- One phone each, by room link
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suggested age
- 6+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Bingo & link games
- Good for
- Family, Large groups, Office, Video calls
Tambola FAQ
How many people can play Tambola?
Tambola works with 3–100 players.
How do you play Tambola?
Share the room, pick your role. Call the numbers. Mark your ticket. Check a claim. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Tambola free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Tambola, and what age is it for?
Tambola is rated Easy. Explained in under a minute. No strategy needed, and anyone can join halfway through. The suggested age is 6 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Can everyone play Tambola on their own phone?
Yes. Tap Copy invite link and send it to the group. Everyone who opens the link joins the same room, so each phone shows the same game or that player’s own card for the room.
Any tips for Tambola?
Usual prizes: Early Five, Top Line, Middle Line, Bottom Line and Full House.
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