Number games
Tombola Napoletana
Five prizes, from ambo to a full card
Tombola Napoletana is the game Neapolitan families play on Christmas Eve: the same 90-number cards as Tombala, but five prizes in order — ambo, terno, quaterna and cinquina in one row, then the tombola for the whole card. Every number drawn shows its old meaning from the Smorfia.
- Players
- 1–24 players
- Length
- 3–4 min per round
- Type
- Number games
Play Tombola Napoletana online with friends
At Masa, Tombola Napoletana is a game of its own right next to Tombala: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Nine pulls numbered pieces 1–90 from the velvet bag. Your numbers are marked for you (switch Auto off to place the markers yourself).
- 2
Each number has its traditional Neapolitan meaning, the Smorfia: 25 is Christmas, 3 the cat, 55 music, 90 fear — shown beside the number just drawn.
- 3
Wins are checked the moment a number completes a card, so you can never miss one. Shouting is just for the cheer.
- 4
Standing up or leaving never costs a live card: it keeps playing and any prize is paid to you. After 5 rounds without a tap, we ask if you are still playing before buying more cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tombola Napoletana the same game as Tombala?
No. Tombola Napoletana is played at the same kind of table as Tombala, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Tombola Napoletana online with friends?
Yes. Open a Tombola Napoletana table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Tombola Napoletana free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
