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How to Host a Tambola Game Online
Hosting a Tambola (Housie) game online takes under a minute: open Tambola.fun, pick your winning rules, share the invite link with your group, and start - numbers are called automatically and every player gets a digital ticket on their own phone. Here's the step-by-step.
Step 1: Open Tambola.fun and start a New Game
Go to tambola.fun on any browser - phone, tablet or laptop - and click "New Game". No app download or account is needed.
Step 2: Pick your winning rules (dividends)
Choose which prizes are in play: classics like Early Five, First Line, Middle Line, Last Line, Corner and Full House, or newer twists like Temperature and King's Corner. There are 14 rules to mix and match.
Step 3: Invite your players
Share the game link or invite code on WhatsApp or any chat. Players open the link, enter their name, and get a digital ticket automatically. Around 6 players can join for free; use a payment code for bigger games.
Step 4: Start the game
Once everyone is in, hit start. Numbers from 1 to 90 are called automatically with audio announcements, at a pace you control - so you get to play too instead of being the caller.
Step 5: Let players claim their wins
When someone completes a pattern, they claim it right from their screen and the game verifies the claim instantly - no arguments over missed numbers.
Perfect for kitty parties, Diwali nights and office events
Because everything runs in the browser, online Tambola works whether your group is in one living room or spread across cities. It's a favourite for kitty parties (no more carrying paper tickets), Diwali and festive family nights (grandparents can join with just a link), and office team events (works on the projector plus everyone's laptop). Decide the prizes beforehand - cash pools, gift vouchers, or bragging rights - and let the game handle the rest.
Tips for a great game night
Keep the first game simple: Early Five, one or two Lines, and Full House. Add quirky rules like Temperature or King's Corner from round two. If you have players new to the game, share the ticket explainer before you start, and sprinkle in some classic number calls for the full bingo-hall vibe.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many people can play?
Around 6 players join free per game. For bigger groups - large kitty parties, society events, office towns halls - generate a payment code or write to support@tambola.fun.
Q: Do players need to install anything?
No. Players just open the invite link in their phone's browser - no app, no sign-up.
Q: Can I host Tambola with physical paper tickets?
Yes - use our free number generator as the caller board while players use printed tickets.
This document was last updated: July 21st, 2026.
