Monsoon tambola is made for the afternoon when the rain keeps everyone indoors. Print up to 600 unique monsoon tambola tickets in rain blue with a cloud motif on every one, then call the numbers and give prizes such as the Cloud Line, the Chai Pakoda Line and the Sawan Full House. The pack has a caller sheet, a prize list and a rules page, and you can play it live on phones.
Monsoon tambola to print (PDF)
These four pages show a monsoon tambola set: a page of tickets titled “Monsoon Tambola”, the 1 to 90 caller sheet, the prize list with the rainy-day 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 monsoon tambola pack
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| 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, rain blue with a monsoon motif and green trim, with your title and the club 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 rainy-day prizes, from Barish Five to Sawan 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 |
Monsoon tambola prizes and what they mean
The monsoon theme names each prize after something you see, smell or eat in the rains, so reading the list out loud sets the mood. Here is what each prize means and how to win it:
| Prize | How to win | Monsoon link |
|---|---|---|
| Barish Five | Early Five: the first five numbers marked on a ticket | Barish means rain, and the first five numbers are the first drops |
| Cloud Line | Top Line: all five numbers on the top row | Clouds gather at the top of the sky, and at the top of the ticket |
| Chai Pakoda Line | Middle Line: all five numbers on the middle row | Hot tea and fried fritters are the classic rainy-day snack |
| Puddle Line | Bottom Line: all five numbers on the bottom row | Puddles form at the bottom, and children jump in them |
| Four Umbrellas | Corners: the first and last number of the top and bottom rows | An umbrella for each corner of the ticket |
| Sawan Full House | Full House: all fifteen numbers marked | Sawan is the rainy month of Shravana, and the full house is the downpour |
Number calls for your monsoon tambola
The monsoon has a calendar of its own, and the numbers on a tambola board fit it well. Use these calls to turn the game into a small lesson on the rains:
| Number | Call it | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First of June | The monsoon usually arrives in Kerala around 1 June |
| 2 | Two branches | The monsoon comes in an Arabian Sea branch and a Bay of Bengal branch |
| 4 | Four months | The rainy season runs from about June to September |
| 7 | Seven colors | The colors of the rainbow after the rain |
| 8 | Eight July | The normal date for the monsoon to cover the whole country |
| 30 | Thirty days of Sawan | The month of Shravana lasts about a month, with fasts, swings and green clothes |
| 64 | Nineteen sixty-four | The year two scientists coined the word petrichor for the smell of the first rain |
| 90 | Top of the shop | The last number on the board, and the last drop |
How long does a monsoon tambola game last?
A monsoon tambola should fit while the chai is brewing, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 tickets | a family on a rainy Sunday | call 14 (12 to 17) | call 43 (36 to 49) | call 76 (71 to 78) | 13 min |
| 24 tickets | a monsoon kitty | call 13 (11 to 15) | call 38 (33 to 42) | call 73 (69 to 76) | 12 min |
| 48 tickets | a society get-together | call 11 (10 to 13) | call 32 (27 to 37) | call 70 (67 to 73) | 12 min |
| 90 tickets | a large rainy-season event | call 10 (9 to 11) | call 29 (25 to 33) | call 68 (64 to 70) | 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 12 to 90 tickets the Full House still comes around call 68 to 76, because someone must complete all fifteen numbers. If the pakodas are arriving, pause the game after the Chai Pakoda Line and resume with the second half.
Monsoon kitty party games for a rainy afternoon
Monsoon kitty party games should be warm, cozy and easy to play in damp clothes. Tambola is perfect: nobody moves, the tickets stay dry and the chatter goes on through the numbers. The monsoon theme gives you a ready set of prize names, and the cloud and umbrella motifs on the tickets match a rainy-day decoration.
Rainy season party games for the whole family
Rainy season party games are not only for ladies. Children can play with paper boats in a tub, a drawing game of “what I see from the window” and a game of tambola with their own tickets. Adults can add a round of antakshari with rain songs, from “Rimjhim gire sawan” to “Barso re megha”.
Sawan tambola: games for the month of Sawan
Sawan tambola brings together the festive side of the rains: green clothes, mehendi, swings and fasts on Mondays. It can also be a good match for the Hariyali Teej celebrations, and you can play Teej tambola at the same party. For the science of the rains, Wikipedia’s monsoon of India article is a good start.
Barish theme party: how to set it up
A barish theme party needs only a few props. Hang paper clouds and umbrellas, use blue and gray balloons, serve chai and pakoda in cups, and put out paper boats as place cards. The smell of wet earth after the first rain has a name, petrichor, coined in 1964 by two Australian scientists, Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Thomas, and it makes a good fact for the host to share.
How to run a monsoon tambola in six steps
- A week before: decide the six prizes and the snack menu, and print the tickets.
- On the day: set out the chai, the pakodas and the paper boats before the guests arrive.
- At the party: give each guest a ticket and a pen, or a few pieces of candy as markers.
- Before the first number: read the prize list and ask who can name a rain song.
- During the game: call a number every 10 seconds and read the monsoon call where there is one.
- After the game: check each win, hand out the prizes and play a rain song for the winners.
Prize ideas for a monsoon tambola
- A small umbrella charm or a pair of earrings for the Barish Five
- A packet of tea or a cup for the Chai Pakoda Line
- A pack of fritter mix or a snack hamper for the Cloud Line
- A set of paper boats or a hand towel for the Puddle Line
- A bigger gift, such as a collapsible umbrella or a rain jacket, for the Sawan Full House
Type any of these into the “Extra fun prizes” box and they print on the prize list:
- Kerala Onset: the first guest to mark the number 1
- Rainbow: the first to mark the number 7
- Petrichor: the first to mark the number 64
- Dry Guest: a bonus prize for the guest who arrives driest, no ticket needed
Host tips for a smooth game
- Keep the tickets and the pens away from the window and the wet umbrellas.
- Use pakoda-free hands for the pens, because oil leaves marks on paper.
- Play rain songs between prizes, and turn the music down while the numbers are called.
- Use the live game on phones if the weather stops people from coming.
Wikipedia’s monsoon of India article explains how the monsoon forms, when it arrives and why it matters.
Play monsoon 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 a good choice when heavy rain stops guests from traveling and the party moves online.
Monsoon tambola: frequently asked questions
What are good rainy season party games?
Tambola, antakshari with rain songs and a quiz about the monsoon are easy and cozy. Tambola is the best seated game for a damp afternoon.
What is a barish theme party?
A party themed around the rains: blue and gray decorations, umbrellas, paper boats, chai and pakoda, and rain songs. The monsoon tambola tickets match the theme.
Can I play monsoon tambola online if it is raining?
Yes. The live game works on any phone. Share the link on WhatsApp, and every guest gets an e-ticket.
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 monsoon 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.