Get a Tambola ticket with 15 numbers arranged in 3 rows and 9 columns
Wait for the caller to announce numbers one by one
Mark each called number on your ticket if it appears
Keep checking for winning patterns as numbers are called
Complete a valid pattern first to win a prize
Common winning patterns include Early Five, Top Row, Middle Row, Bottom Row, Four Corners, Full House, and specific line or corner combinations
Say “Tambola” or notify the caller when you complete a winning pattern
The caller verifies your ticket before declaring the win
For Full House, all 15 numbers on your ticket must be marked
Continue playing until all prize patterns are claimed or the game ends