Birthday celebration tambola tickets printed on thick cards, with different number combinations for a party-ready housie game. Works well for birthday parties, return-gift tables, and family game rounds.
Buy Birthday Housie Tickets on AmazonTambola (Housie) is a 90-ball number game played across India at kitty parties, festivals, and family gatherings. Players mark numbers on a 3×9 ticket as they are called at random — the first to complete a row or full house wins. You can read more about the history and rules of bingo and housie on Wikipedia.
Birthday housie works for parties at any age — children's birthdays where guests are 6 to 12, adult milestone celebrations, or mixed-age family parties where everyone needs something to do together. Printed tickets on thick card feel like a proper game activity rather than a hastily downloaded PDF, and birthday-themed designs tie the game into the event décor. Running a housie round also gives the party a natural anchor point between cake-cutting and gift opening.
Instead of buying those traditional (and boring) return gifts, these tickets double as a take-home keepsake from the day. Guests who do not win during the game still leave with a personalised party card. For children's parties especially, the act of marking numbers is an activity in itself — it keeps kids focused and occupied for 15–20 minutes, which is exactly what most parents need during the chaotic peak of a birthday party. The host does not need a microphone or any special equipment (but it always makes it easier if you have one); a clear voice and a bag of numbered chits is all it takes.
This pack includes two ticket designs with different number sets. For parties of up to 20 guests, two packs give each person their own unique card. For larger parties above 20, the birthday host can run multiple consecutive rounds so everyone gets a turn — make sure to announce which round's prizes are going to which group so there is no confusion. Children under five can be paired with their parents on a shared ticket so things get easier for them.
For children's parties: stationery sets, small toys, art kits, or a personalised goody bag work well and keep costs predictable. For adult birthdays: spa or experience vouchers, specialty chocolates, a bottle of wine, or a restaurant gift card feel more special than a generic hamper. Make the Full House prize something the birthday person has personally chosen — that small personalisation makes the winning moment feel meaningful rather than just transactional. Early Five can be a fun, low-value prize like a packet of sweets or a joke gift.
Yes. The ticket format is quite simple — mark each number as it's called — and children from about age 5 upward can play with minimal help (from their parents). Younger children can pair with an adult and still feel involved in the game.
Any adult can call numbers from a bag of paper chits. If you want voice announcements without any effort, the free online tambola caller at tambola-tools.com calls numbers automatically with traditional tambola phrases — no preparation needed and no one has to miss the party to run it.
The number calls are standard 1–90, but you can rename the prize claims to match the party theme. 'Princess Penta' for Early Five or 'Captain's Full House' for a superhero party adds a layer of fun that kids remember. Just announce the rename at the start so everyone knows what to shout.