Now this one is a really interesting take on the game of housie. We call it the “Chocolate Tambola”. We all love munching on to our favourite chocolates all the time. So why not incorporate some chocolates in a game of Tambola. Here’s the ticket.

How to play

You will need a bag full of chocolates (at least 30-40 chocolates, each one of them with a different make and brand). It could be Dairy Milk, 5 Star, Perk, Kit Kat, Munch or any other chocolate of your choice. You could even include some of your favourite toffees in the bag. Now the host needs to read out the list of chocolates/toffees in the bag before starting the game. Next up, all the players need to write down the names of any 12 chocolates/toffees on a ticket. Do make sure all the names you write are on the list of chocolates in the bag announced beforehand by the host. Now when the game begins, the host will pull out the chocolates/toffees from the bag one by one and call out their name. If the name is also on your ticket, then you need to mark/strike it off. Given below is a sample ticket for your understanding.

Dividends

• Claim for the top line, when all the chocolates on the top line of your ticket have been marked.
  

• Claim for the middle line, when all the chocolates on the middle line of your ticket have been marked.
  

• Claim for the bottom line, when all the chocolates on the bottom line of your ticket have been marked.
  

• Claim for King’s corner, when all the chocolates on the left hand corner of your ticket have been marked.
  

• Claim for the Queen’s corner, when all the chocolates on the right hand corner of your ticket have been marked.
  

• Claim for full house, when all the chocolates on your ticket have been marked.

So enjoy this innovative game of Tambola, while relishing some of your favourite chocolates.