🌐 One Game, Global Names
The classic 90-ball number drawing game is played by millions around the globe. While the name changes depending on where you live, the gameplay and excitement remain universal:
90-Ball Bingo
UK & International
The 90-ball format is especially associated with the UK and other international community, charity, and social bingo settings.
Tambola
Southeast Asia
The beloved social game across India and Southeast Asia, ubiquitous at Diwali gatherings, kitty parties, and club galas.
Housie
Commonly played in Australia and New Zealand as community fundraisers, charity games, and social club events.
🎫 3×9 Ticket Architecture
A genuine 90-ball bingo ticket contains exactly 15 numbers arranged within a 3-row by 9-column grid (27 total cells):
- Each row contains exactly 5 numbers and 4 blank spaces.
- Numbers are organized in strict column numerical ranges:
DabHousie generates mathematically verified unique tickets so no two players in the same room ever hold identical winning combinations.
| 1–9 | 10–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 | 80–90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 47 | 53 | 72 | ||||
| 15 | 34 | 58 | 65 | 83 | ||||
| 7 | 28 | 49 | 78 | 90 |
🏆 Standard Winning Combinations
Games can be configured with multiple winning patterns to keep the excitement high throughout the event:
⚡ Early Five (Jaldi 5)
Awarded to the first player to dab any 5 numbers anywhere on their ticket.
📌 Four Corners
Awarded for crossing off the leftmost and rightmost numbers on the top and bottom rows.
🥇 Top Line, Middle Line, Bottom Line
Individual prizes awarded for completing all 5 numbers in a specific horizontal row.
👑 Full House (Bingo!)
The grand prize awarded to the player who crosses off all 15 numbers on their ticket.
⚡ Active Dabbing is Essential to Claim & Win
In DabHousie 90-ball bingo, active dabbing is required to claim any prize. When numbers are called, players must actively spot and dab them on their interactive digital card.
First Person Who Dabs & Claims Wins: Completing a pattern is only half the race — the first player who dabs the required numbers and taps Claim instantly locks in the win. If multiple players complete a line or Full House on the same called number, the fastest dabber wins the prize. This keeps every player fully active, engaged, and interactive until the very last ball is called!
Live mobile browser interface with active 3×9 bingo ticket, real-time ball calling, and instant claim validation
⚖️ Paper Tickets vs. DabHousie Live Multiplayer
| Feature | Traditional Paper Games | DabHousie Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Distribution | Manual paper cutting & buying books | Instant digital ticket on phone / web browser |
| Duplicate Tickets | Common when printing books | Cryptographically unique per session |
| Number Calling | Requires manual physical cage / dice | Automated speech caller + live TV display |
| Claim Verification | Host stops game to read numbers out loud | Automated server validation |
| Remote & Global Play | In-person only (players must be physically present) | Play virtually online from anywhere — across living rooms, cities (e.g. New York, USA · London, UK · Mumbai, India · Sydney, Australia · Toronto, Canada), or countries as distance does not matter. None of the players need to see the organizer or vice versa — numbers, caller audio, tickets, dabbing, and claims all happen seamlessly online. |