Description
A tense silence falls over the table as the caller turns over another wooden number tile. Tombola is a classic game from the Classic Line series in which every player keeps an eye on their number cards and waits for the right number to come up. The game is simple, but with every tile drawn you hope it is yours.
How to play Tombola
First, choose a caller, who looks after the number board and the 75 wooden tiles. Deal out the cards evenly and agree on how many cards each player uses. Every card has five columns headed B, I, N, G and O, and before the game starts you cover the free space in the middle with a counter.
The caller draws a tile and reads out the letter and number, for example “B 12”. Players who have that number on a card cover it with a counter. When someone completes five squares in a row – horizontally, vertically or diagonally – they shout “Bingo!”. The caller checks the numbers, and the winner becomes the caller for the next game.
Why you will like it
- The rules take only a few sentences to explain, so everyone can join in, from children to grandparents.
- You decide how many cards to play with, so you can turn up the excitement.
- The wooden number tiles feel nice in the hand and will last for many games.
- Because the winner becomes the next caller, the roles at the table keep changing.
Who is Tombola for?
The game is a good fit for family get-togethers, festive occasions and larger groups, as it plays with two to twenty players. It is suitable for ages 8 and up, and a game takes about 20 minutes. The components show only numbers and the letters B, I, N, G and O, and rules in Slovenian are included.
What you might not like
The winner is decided purely by the luck of the draw, so the game may not suit players who prefer games with decisions and planning.
What's in the box
- number board for the caller
- 40 bingo cards
- 75 wooden number tiles
- 250 counters for covering numbers
- rules
