Number games
Tombala
Turkish 90-ball bingo
The Turkish New Year’s Eve classic
Tombala is the game Turkish families play on New Year’s Eve. Numbered pieces are drawn from a cloth bag, and everyone races to cover their card: first one line, then two, then all fifteen numbers.
- Players
- 1–24 players
- Length
- 3–4 min per round
- Type
- Number games
Play Tombala online with friends
Tombala is the game Turkish families play together on New Year’s Eve, and Masa keeps the tradition going when everyone lives in a different city. Gather the family in one round from phones and browsers: every number drawn is covered automatically, so even the grandparents can follow along.
How to play
- 1
Each card has three rows of five numbers from 1 to 90.
- 2
The host draws numbered pieces from the bag one by one.
- 3
Every number on your card is covered automatically when it is drawn.
- 4
The first card to complete a row wins the first çinko, the first to complete a second row the second çinko.
- 5
The first card to cover all fifteen numbers wins tombala and ends the round.
Other versions of Tombala
Same table, other rules: each version is a game of its own at Masa, with its own tables, rules and stats.
Frequently asked questions
What does çinko mean?
Completing one row of your card, the first prize of the round.
How is Tombala different from Bingo?
It uses 90 numbers on a three-row card and pays three prizes per round, like UK-style bingo.
Can I play several cards?
Yes, each card costs the table’s stake.
