Item: Tombola Pouch
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

78/100

Tombola Pouch is a fantastic digital companion for anyone who loves the traditional Italian game of Tombola. It eliminates the mess of physical tiles and cards, making it so much easier to organize a game with family during the holidays. The interface is clean and stays true to the classic aesthetic.

I love that it handles the 'extraction' of numbers automatically if you want it to, but still allows that manual feel. It's a niche app, but for what it sets out to do—bringing a centuries-old tradition into the digital age—it works perfectly without unnecessary bells and whistles.

Reviewed on: Fri Dec 27 2024

Dinsun Review

I’m all for preserving tradition, but Tombola Pouch feels more like a calculator than a game. It's an 'app-as-utility' for a specific Italian niche. If you’re at a dinner table in Naples and forgot your wooden tiles, this is a lifesaver. As a standalone piece of entertainment for a gamer? It’s virtually non-existent. There are no AI opponents, no progression systems, and the 'graphics' are just static grids.

It achieves its goal of replacing physical components, but it does so with zero flair. The interface is dated, looking like something from the early iOS 7 era. For a conservative gamer like me, I can appreciate the lack of fluff and microtransactions, but you still need a reason to actually *play* the thing. Without a room full of real people to shout 'Ambo!' with, this app is just a series of numbers popping up on a screen. It’s hard to rate this as a 'game' when it’s clearly just a digital accessory.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate representation of traditional Tombola
Convenient for group play
Includes traditional 'smorfia' meanings

Dated and uninspired UI
Zero value for solo players
Lacks any modern gaming features

Technical Report

Performance: Very low resource usage; runs on almost any device.

Accessibility:

High-contrast text
Simple tap-to-mark interface

Audience Fit

Buy if: You frequently play Tombola with friends or family and want a digital way to manage the game.

Skip if: You are looking for an actual video game or solo bingo experience.

Similar Games:

Bingo Party
Traditional Tombola
Lotto

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Tested group play functions

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1059244697

$0.99 4+★0 0 reviews

Author : Alper Yasa

Pubish Date : Fri Dec 18 2015

Last Update Date : Tue Feb 23 2021

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

Genres :

Version 2.20Tue Feb 23 2021

- A brand new game type has been added for quick games; 5-minute!
- Only marking mode has been added for the ball cage etc.
- UI improvements and bug fixes
Bingo Pouch is a bingo caller application with a simple and clean interface
Features
- Bingo / raffle drawing with sound effects
- Adjustable drawing time with touch pad
- Shows last five numbers drawn
- Spanish, German, French, Italian, Turkish language support
- Compatible with all screen sizes on iPad, iPhone, AppleTV
Important Note: It is not a standalone bingo game. It is just drawing application. You should have bingo cards to play game
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Tombola Pouch is a tombola caller application with simple, clean and sleek interface. It offers everything you need for an enjoyable game. Whether on your giant screen tv or outdoors with your loved ones in touch with nature
Features
- 5-minute game *NEW*
- Calling with sound effects, pause, resume and reset options
- Theme support
- Adjustable drawing time
- Auto, manual calling modes and only marking support for external calling
- Shows last five numbers drawn
- English, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Turkish support
5-MINUTE GAME: Automatic drawing is done until 30 numbers remain. Thus, with the remaining numbers, the game is shortened enough to finish in 5 minutes.
Gameplay:
- Start the game and wait while the first numbers are drawn quickly.
- Check the numbers that came out, maybe you've already won!
- If there is no winner, start the caller again. The remaining numbers will be drawn one by one with the method you set.
No time to get bored!
Important Note: It is not a standalone tombola game. It is just drawing application. You should have bingo cards to play game [ or you can create easily with your lucky numbers. All you need is some imagination, paper and pencil ;-) ]

Ratings & Reviews

N/A out of 5 with N/A Counts

Age Rating 4+

Tombola Pouch brings the beloved Italian tradition of Tombola to your iPhone or iPad. No more losing physical wooden tiles or paper cards; this app provides everything you need to host a game night. It features a digital 'pouch' for number extraction and customizable player cards. Whether you are playing the role of the caller (tombolone) or just a participant, the app ensures a fair and organized game. It’s the perfect tool for holiday gatherings and family reunions where the classic game is a must.

Features

Digital number extraction from 1 to 90

Automatic win checking for Ambo, Terno, Quaterna, Cinquina, and Tombola

Virtual cards for multiple players

Traditional 'Smorfia' nicknames for numbers

Clean and intuitive user interface

Tips

Setting Up Your Game

Open the app and choose whether you will be the 'Caller' or a 'Player.' The Caller uses the main board to extract numbers, while Players can generate multiple digital cards to track their progress toward Cinto and Tombola.

Promotion Videos

soko loco - Official Trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Classic Extraction Mechanics

The gameplay mirrors the physical version: numbers from 1 to 90 are drawn at random. As numbers are called, players mark their cards. The app tracks which numbers have been called to prevent disputes and make checking for a win instantaneous.