🎲 Tambola Number Generator
Online housie number caller with sound - Free tambola game tool for hosting virtual games
All Numbers (1-90)
What is a Tambola Number Generator?
A Tambola Number Generator (also known as Housie Number Caller or Bingo Caller) is an online tool that randomly generates numbers from 1 to 90 for playing tambola games. Our free tambola caller includes text-to-speech functionality to announce each number, making it perfect for hosting virtual tambola games with friends and family.
Tambola, also called Housie in India and Bingo in other countries, is a popular game of chance where players mark off numbers on their tickets as they are called out. The first player to complete a winning pattern wins the game.
How to Use the Tambola Number Generator
- Start the Game: Click "Call Next Number" to generate the first random number
- Listen & Mark: The number will be displayed and announced with sound (if enabled)
- Track Progress: Called numbers are highlighted in green in the grid below
- Monitor Stats: View how many numbers have been called and how many remain
- Toggle Sound: Click the sound button to enable or disable voice announcements
- Reset Game: Click "Reset Game" to start a new tambola session
How to Play Tambola/Housie
Game Setup
Each player receives a tambola ticket with 15 numbers arranged in a 3x9 grid. Numbers range from 1-90, distributed across columns (1-9, 10-19, 20-29, etc.).
Winning Patterns
- Early Five: First player to mark any 5 numbers
- Top Line: Complete the first row of the ticket
- Middle Line: Complete the second row
- Bottom Line: Complete the third row
- Four Corners: Mark all four corner numbers
- Full House: Mark all 15 numbers on the ticket
Tips for Hosting Online Tambola Games
- Share Your Screen: Use video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet to share the number generator
- Distribute Tickets: Send tambola tickets to players via email or WhatsApp before the game
- Set Clear Rules: Announce winning patterns and prizes before starting
- Call Slowly: Give players time to mark numbers on their tickets
- Verify Winners: Ask winners to read out their numbers for verification
- Keep Sound On: Voice announcements help players who might miss the visual display
- Save Progress: The tool automatically saves your game state if you need to take a break
- Test First: Do a quick test run before the actual game to ensure everything works
Common Use Cases
- Family Gatherings: Host virtual tambola games during festivals, birthdays, or family reunions
- Office Events: Organize team building activities or virtual office parties
- Fundraising Events: Run online tambola fundraisers for schools, clubs, or charities
- Social Clubs: Regular tambola nights for community groups or senior citizen clubs
- Practice & Learning: Practice calling numbers or teach children number recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this tambola number generator really free?
A: Yes! Completely free with no hidden costs, registration, or limits. Use it as many times as you want.
Q: Does the number generator work offline?
A: Once the page is loaded, the number generation works offline. However, text-to-speech requires an internet connection.
Q: How random are the numbers?
A: We use JavaScript's built-in random number generator which provides fair and unpredictable results for game purposes.
Q: Will my game progress be saved?
A: Yes! The tool automatically saves your game state in your browser. You can close the page and return later to continue.