Independence Day tambola is a cheerful game for a flag-hoisting morning in a school, a society or a family home. Print up to 600 unique Independence Day tambola tickets with a tricolor motif, then call the numbers and give prizes such as the Kesari Line, the Safed Line and the Jai Hind Full House. The pack has a caller sheet, a prize list and a rules page, and you can play it live on phones.
Independence day tambola to print (PDF)
These four pages show an Independence Day tambola set: a page of tickets titled “Happy Independence Day”, the 1 to 90 caller sheet, the prize list with the patriotic prize names and the one-page rules. Click a picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to change the title, the date, the paper size and the number of tickets.
What is in the Independence Day tambola pack
Everything below is made in your browser, and nothing you type is uploaded. Put the name of your school, society or office in the title box so every ticket is personal.
| Page | What you get | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets | Real strips of six: each strip uses every number from 1 to 90 exactly once | Up to 600 tickets, saffron orange with a tricolor flag motif and green trim, with your title and the society name on every ticket |
| Caller sheet | A 1 to 90 grid to cross off as you call | Keep it to check every winning claim |
| Prize list | The six patriotic prizes, from Azadi Five to Jai Hind Full House | Space to write each prize and the winning ticket number |
| Rules page | A one-page script to read out before the first number | Covers claims and what happens after a wrong one |
Independence Day tambola prizes and what they mean
The tricolor theme names each prize after the flag and the day, so reading the list out loud adds a little pride to the game. Here is what each prize means and how to win it:
| Prize | How to win | Independence Day link |
|---|---|---|
| Azadi Five | Early Five: the first five numbers marked on a ticket | Azadi means freedom, and the first five numbers start the celebration |
| Kesari Line | Top Line: all five numbers on the top row | Kesari, or saffron, is the top color of the flag |
| Safed Line | Middle Line: all five numbers on the middle row | Safed means white, the middle band that carries the Ashoka Chakra |
| Hara Line | Bottom Line: all five numbers on the bottom row | Hara means green, the bottom band of the flag |
| Four Flags | Corners: the first and last number of the top and bottom rows | One flag in each corner of the ticket |
| Jai Hind Full House | Full House: all fifteen numbers marked | Jai Hind, “victory to India”, is the cheer to end the game |
Number calls for your Independence Day tambola
Independence Day has numbers that every Indian child learns at school. Use them as quick quiz calls, and let the children shout the answer before you read the next number:
| Number | Call it | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Three colors | Saffron, white and green make the flag |
| 15 | Fifteen August | India became independent on 15 August 1947 |
| 22 | Flag adoption | The Constituent Assembly adopted the flag on 22 July 1947 |
| 24 | Ashoka Chakra | The wheel in the center of the flag has 24 spokes |
| 26 | Republic Day | The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 |
| 47 | Nineteen forty-seven | The year of independence |
| 50 | Nineteen fifty | The year India became a republic |
| 75 | Seventy-five years | India completed 75 years of independence in 2022 |
How long does an Independence Day tambola game last?
An Independence Day tambola should fit after the flag hoisting and before the snacks, so it helps to know how long a game runs. The table shows when each prize is usually won and how many minutes the whole game takes at the default speed of 10 seconds a call.
| Tickets | Typical crowd | Early Five | First full line | Full House | Time at 10 s a call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 tickets | a family or a class | call 13 (12 to 15) | call 39 (35 to 45) | call 74 (71 to 76) | 12 min |
| 30 tickets | a society flag-hoisting | call 12 (10 to 14) | call 36 (31 to 41) | call 72 (69 to 75) | 12 min |
| 60 tickets | a school assembly | call 11 (9 to 12) | call 31 (26 to 36) | call 69 (66 to 72) | 12 min |
| 120 tickets | a large community event | call 10 (9 to 11) | call 28 (24 to 31) | call 66 (63 to 69) | 11 min |
The numbers come from real simulations of this generator: 300 games for each ticket count, with the typical call number and the middle half of results in brackets. More tickets mean the first prizes arrive sooner, but with 18 to 120 tickets the Full House still comes around call 66 to 74, because someone must complete all fifteen numbers. For a school with a long program, run only the Kesari Line, the Hara Line and the Jai Hind Full House, which takes about 7 minutes at 8 seconds a call.
Independence Day party games for schools and societies
Independence Day party games work best when they are short and inclusive. Tambola lets an entire class or housing society play at once, with no teams and no losers, and it fits easily after the flag hoisting and the national anthem. Children who are learning to read numbers practice 1 to 90 while they play, and the calls teach them a little history without feeling like a lesson.
15 August games for children and families
For 15 August games, mix a quiet game with an active one. After the tambola, try a patriotic song relay, a drawing contest or a quiz about the freedom movement. For the quiz, see our India GK quiz, which has questions on states, capitals and general knowledge.
Republic Day tambola on 26 January
Republic Day tambola uses the same tickets with a different title. Replace the date, call the 26 and 50 with their Republic Day meaning, and note that the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. For the history, Wikipedia’s Republic Day article is a good source.
Desh bhakti games and respect for the flag
Desh bhakti games should keep the mood respectful. Treat the flag with care: use paper flags as decoration only for the day and do not throw them on the ground afterwards. The tickets carry only a small flag motif, and they are made to be kept as a souvenir.
How to run a Independence Day tambola in six steps
- Two weeks before: decide the prizes and count the players, and ask a teacher or a committee member to be the caller.
- One week before: type the name of the school or the society into the generator and print the tickets.
- After the flag hoisting: hand out the tickets and pens or seeds as markers.
- Before the first number: read the prize list and explain what the colors mean.
- During the game: call a number every 10 seconds and read the Independence Day call where there is one.
- After the game: check each win, hand out the prizes and finish with a cheer of “Jai Hind”.
Prize ideas for an Independence Day tambola
- A tricolor badge or a small paper flag for the Azadi Five
- A box of sweets, with saffron and green colors, for the Kesari Line and the Hara Line
- A notebook or a pen set for the Safed Line
- A book about the freedom movement for the Four Flags
- A bigger hamper or a school bag for the Jai Hind Full House
Type any of these into the “Extra fun prizes” box and they print on the prize list:
- Fifteen August: the first guest to mark the number 15
- Republic Day: the first to mark the number 26
- Chakra: the first to mark the number 24
- Tiranga Trio: the first to mark three numbers from three different rows
Host tips for a smooth game
- Use seeds, dried beans or small pieces of paper as markers, so that no one writes on the tickets.
- Print the tickets in color for the children and in black and white for an office or a society event.
- Keep the volume of the music low during the calls, so that the youngest players can hear the numbers.
- Invite a senior citizen to call the last number: it makes the day feel connected to the history.
Wikipedia’s Independence Day article describes how the day is observed across India, from the flag hoisting at the Red Fort to local celebrations.
Play Independence Day tambola live on phones
Press Create game in the live game below, share the link and every guest opens a different e-ticket on their phone. Numbers are called automatically at the speed you choose, read aloud in English or Hindi if you like, and you can check any winning claim by ticket number. No app and no sign-up. It is helpful for an event where families are in different towns and join from home.
Independence day tambola: frequently asked questions
What are good Independence Day party games for kids?
Tambola, a flag-color scavenger hunt and a patriotic quiz are easy to run. Tambola works well because every child gets a ticket and there is no elimination.
Can I use the same tickets for Republic Day?
Yes. Change the title to “Happy Republic Day” and the date to 26 January, and use the Republic Day calls from the table above.
Are the tambola tickets free to print for a school?
Yes. The tickets, the caller sheet and the live game are free for home, school and society use, with no sign-up.
How many tickets can I print?
From 1 to 600 in one go, with 3, 6, 8 or 12 tickets per page. Press New tickets for a completely different set, and choose Letter or A4 paper, in color or black and white.
Are the independence day tambola tickets free?
Yes. The tickets, caller sheet, prize list, rules page and live game are all free for home, club and classroom use, with no sign-up.