Diwali party games for family and friends
The whole family is home, the mithai is out, and the card table needs a break. These games work for every age — from cousins to grandparents — and everyone plays on their own phone.
Family scattered across cities or countries? Get on a video call, share the link, and play Diwali Tambola together anyway.
Our picks
6 games · tap to play-
Tambola
The festival classic. Easy for every age: numbers are called automatically and tickets are checked for you.
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Emoji Picture
Bollywood quiz time: guess the film from emojis. Try kids versus elders and see who knows more films.
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Who's the Imposter?
For the cousins' corner: one person doesn't know the secret word and has to bluff.
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Box Office Tycoon
Make your own Diwali release — will it be a festival blockbuster?
A family game plan
- Tambola after dinner, with small prizes for every line — everyone from 8 to 80 can play.
- Emoji Picture, kids versus elders: take turns and add up the scores.
- Dobble for a few fast rounds while dessert is served.
- Late-night Who's the Imposter for the cousins.
Celebrating apart?
Start a video call, create a Tambola room and paste the link in the family WhatsApp group. Relatives abroad play on their phones just like everyone at home.
Questions & answers
Which game is best for all ages?
Tambola — anyone who can read numbers can play, and the game does the calling and checking.
Can relatives in another country join?
Yes. They open the same link in their browser and play over your video call.
Do we need to print Tambola tickets?
No. Every player gets a ticket on their own phone.