As the game progresses, the board is marked with each ball that is drawn. The first column contains numbers from 1 to 9 (or 10), the second column numbers from 10 (or 11) to 20, the third, 20 (or 21) to 30 and so on up until the last column, which contains numbers from 81 to 90. Each column contains up to three numbers, with some variation depending on Bingo or Tambola companies and/or where the game is played. Each row contains five numbers and four blank spaces. It contains 27 spaces, arranged in nine columns by three rows. Tambola is played with Numbers (1-90) being called out one at a time and players striking out those Numbers on their Tickets. Each player must buy at least one ticket to enter a game.
American version of Tambola is called ‘Bingo’ and it is slightly different from Tambola.
Tambola can be played in many different ways depending on the competency level. All of us have played Tambola at social gatherings, office get-togethers, kitty parties and society events. The game is fun to play and easy to learn. Tambola, also known as Tombola, Indian Bingo or Housie is a popular game that is believed to be originated in Italy in early 1500s.
