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Kitty Party Games for Ladies: 30 Desi Games, Themes and Free Printables
Mummy is off duty today. 24×7 moms deserve one afternoon where nobody asks where the socks are, and the only homework is beating your best friend at Chudi Toss. Here are 30 desi kitty party games moms love, from one-minute challenges and Antakshari Twist to Tambola Time, with what you need, how many can play and how long each takes. Plus 13 themes, WhatsApp invitation messages, a hosting checklist, prize ideas and a free printable game pack.
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- Ek Minute games
- Paper games
- Team games
- Icebreakers
- Mom life games
- Festival specials
- Tambola guide
- Themes
- Hosting checklist
- Invitations
- Prizes
- Printable pack
- FAQ
Pick games in 10 seconds
| You have… | Play this |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes and no props | Mummy-ji Says, Do Sach Ek Jhooth, Dialogue Poora Karo |
| 30 minutes, everyone seated | Emoji Bollywood, Who Knows the Mom Best?, Mom Life Bingo, Saas-Bahu Sawaal |
| A big, loud group | Antakshari Twist, Dupatta Dance, Bollywood Dumb Charades |
| A festival kitty | The festival special below + Tambola Time |
| An online kitty | Emoji Bollywood, Masala Dabba Quiz, Saas-Bahu Sawaal, Bingo, Tambola |
A good kitty mixes energy levels: start with an icebreaker over chai, play the loud one-minute games before snacks, then settle into paper games and finish with tambola. Every game here is gentle, inclusive and played for laughs, with no betting and only small fun prizes. Nobody has to dance, act or be the model if she would rather cheer.
Ek Minute Games: one-minute challenges
The backbone of every kitty. One phone timer, one minute each, and the watching is half the fun. Do a practice round, then write scores down as you go, because someone will ask.
Chudi Toss
Bangle ring toss
You need: 8 to 10 plastic or metal bangles, an empty glass bottle
How to play: Stand behind a line about two big steps from the bottle and toss the bangles one by one, trying to ring the neck. Most bangles on the bottle when the minute ends wins.
Host tip: Skip glass bangles on a hard floor. Taller bottles make it easier, so give the champions a short one.
Bindi Lagao, Aankh Band
Blindfolded bindi on the face
You need: A big face drawn on chart paper (or a printed photo of a film heroine), a sheet of stick-on bindis, a dupatta as a blindfold
How to play: Stick the face on the wall. Each player stands an arm's length away, is turned around twice by the host, and then sticks a bindi where she thinks the forehead centre is. Write her initials next to her bindi. Closest to the centre wins.
Host tip: Use a different bindi colour or shape for each player so nobody argues later.
Rajma Rush
Straw-and-bean transfer
You need: A straw per player, a plate of dry rajma (or chana), an empty katori
How to play: Suck a bean onto the end of the straw, carry it to the katori and drop it in. No hands, no tilting the plate. Most beans in the katori after a minute wins.
Host tip: Rajma is easier than chana; use chana for the final.
Pallu Pleat Challenge
Seven pleats in sixty seconds
You need: A saree or a long dupatta for each player
How to play: Make seven even pleats and hold them together at the end of the minute. The group judges the neatest set by cheering. Saree experts play one-handed.
Host tip: Cotton sarees pleat easily; give the chiffon one to the reigning champion.
Tiffin Pack Race
The 7 am school-morning drill
You need: A 3-tier steel tiffin or 2 lunch boxes, a spoon, a napkin, a mini water bottle, 3 snacks or toy food, a school bag
How to play: Everything starts scattered on the table. On "Bus aa gayi!" the player packs each tier, closes every lid, rolls the napkin round the spoon, and zips it all into the bag. Fastest correct pack wins; a lid left open adds 10 seconds.
Host tip: Hide one item in plain sight (the spoon on a chair) for real morning-rush energy.
Paper and pen games (with answers)
Hand out a sheet and a pen, read the rules once, and start the timer. All of these are in the free printable pack, with answer keys.
Who Knows the Mom Best?
The host's life story, in 15 questions
You need: The quiz sheet from the pack and a pen for everyone
How to play: Pick the "mom of the day" (the host, or a birthday girl). Everyone else answers 15 questions about her: her chai order, her signature dish, the serial she never misses. She reads out her real answers; one point each.
Host tip: Let her write her answers in secret first, so nobody can say she changed them.
Emoji Bollywood
Guess the movie or song from emojis
You need: The emoji sheet from the pack and pens
How to play: Each row of emojis hides a Hindi film or a film song. Write as many as you can in three minutes. One point per correct answer; the host reads the answer key.
Host tip: Play in pairs of a 90s fan and a new-music fan. It gets loud.
Dialogue Poora Karo
Complete the filmy dialogue
You need: Nothing, or the dialogue list below read out by the host
How to play: The host reads the first half of a famous dialogue; the first team to finish it and name the film scores two points (one for the line, one for the film).
Host tip: Let the youngest member read the lines with full filmy drama.
10 dialogues with answers
- Bade bade deshon mein… aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain, Senorita. (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995)
- Kitne… aadmi the? (Sholay, 1975)
- Mere paas… maa hai. (Deewaar, 1975)
- Mogambo… khush hua. (Mr. India, 1987)
- Pushpa,… I hate tears. (Amar Prem, 1972)
- Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain,… naam hai Shahenshah. (Shahenshah, 1988)
- Picture abhi… baaki hai, mere dost. (Om Shanti Om, 2007)
- Main apni… favourite hoon. (Jab We Met, 2007)
- Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye,… lambi nahi. (Anand, 1971)
- Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahab,… pyaar se lagta hai. (Dabangg, 2010)
Masala Dabba Quiz
Say it in English, then riddle round
You need: Pens and paper (or the list below read aloud)
How to play: Round 1: the host says a spice in Hindi, players write the English name. Round 2: rasoi riddles, where each clue describes something in an Indian kitchen. One point each.
Host tip: For a sniff round, put six spices in covered katoris and let blindfolded players identify them by smell.
Spice list and rasoi riddles with answers
Round 1: spices
- Haldi: Turmeric
- Jeera: Cumin
- Ajwain: Carom seeds
- Hing: Asafoetida
- Methi: Fenugreek
- Saunf: Fennel seeds
- Kalonji: Nigella seeds
- Dalchini: Cinnamon
- Laung: Clove
- Elaichi: Cardamom
- Rai: Mustard seeds
- Kesar: Saffron
Round 2: rasoi riddles
- I whistle but I am not a referee; count my calls and the dal is ready. Pressure cooker
- A round steel box with seven little katoris inside. Masala dabba
- I roll but have no wheels, and every roti needs me. Belan (rolling pin)
- Flat, black and always hot when parathas are on the menu. Tawa
- I am full of holes, I sift the atta, and on Karva Chauth I look at the moon. Chalni (sieve)
- Deep and round with two ears; pakoras swim in me. Kadhai
- Two stones that made chutney long before the mixer came. Sil-batta
- A steel tower of boxes that goes to school and office every morning. Tiffin (dabba)
Tambola Time
Housie, the grand finale
You need: 6 printed tickets from the pack (or more sets), pens, the 1 to 90 caller sheet, numbers 1 to 90 on chits in a bowl
How to play: The caller pulls a chit and reads the number aloud (with a filmy call if she likes). Players strike it if it is on their ticket. Prizes go to the first correct claims: Pehle Paanch (any five numbers), each line, Chaar Kone (four corners) and Ghar Ki Rani (full house).
Host tip: Check every claim against the caller sheet before handing over a prize.
Team games
Split the group into two or three teams (sisters vs friends, or birth months) and keep a running score.
Antakshari Twist
Antakshari with theme rounds
You need: Nothing (a dholak or a steel plate and spoon for rhythm helps)
How to play: Classic rules: a team sings a Hindi film song, and the next team must start a song with the last letter (sound) of that song. Twist: every five minutes the host calls a theme: only 90s songs, only songs with "chand", only Kishore Kumar, only rain songs. A team that cannot sing in 10 seconds loses the point.
Host tip: Agree before you start how to handle tricky endings like "-h" and "-n". Most groups let the team pick the sound just before it.
Bollywood Dumb Charades
Act it out, no words
You need: Film names on chits in a bowl
How to play: One player acts out a film for her team in 90 seconds using the classic signs (number of words, which word, sounds like). No lip-syncing. A correct guess scores one point; the other team picks the next chit.
Host tip: Mix easy (Sholay) with tricky (Khoobsurat) so every round has a laugh.
12 film ideas for the chits
Sholay, Lagaan, Jab We Met, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, English Vinglish, Piku, Andaz Apna Apna, Padosan, Bawarchi, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Khoobsurat
Saree Draping Race
Drape your teammate, 3 minutes flat
You need: One saree, a petticoat-style skirt or a long skirt to drape over, safety pins, per team
How to play: One teammate is the model, the others drape a saree on her (over her clothes) in three minutes. Judges score pleats, pallu, and the model's walk. Bonus points for a filmy pose.
Host tip: Use safety pins, not straight pins. Nobody has to be the model if she would rather judge.
Dupatta Dance
Pass the dupatta, freeze, perform
You need: A dupatta, a playlist of Bollywood dance songs
How to play: Pass the dupatta round the circle while the music plays. When it stops, whoever is holding the dupatta does one filmy step for ten seconds (the "Tujhe Dekha" arms, a "Nagin" move, a "Lungi Dance" shuffle). The group votes for the best step of the round.
Host tip: Anyone can pass on a turn and pick a "dare" chit instead (say a dialogue, sing a line).
Icebreakers for the first 20 minutes
Perfect while the chai is still being poured and new members are finding their feet.
Chai pe Charcha
Question chits with the first cup
You need: Question chits in a cup (see ideas below)
How to play: Pass round a cup of question chits with the chai. Each person pulls one and answers: the first film you saw in a theatre, your childhood summer-vacation memory, a dish only your nani makes, the song you sing in the kitchen.
Host tip: Keep it light: no questions about weight, money or "good news" plans.
8 Chai pe Charcha questions
- The first film you saw in a theatre, and who took you
- A dish only your nani or dadi makes just right
- Your favourite summer-vacation memory
- The song you sing when nobody is listening
- A skill you learnt after becoming a mom
- Your dream “one day off” plan
- The best advice your mother gave you
- A school-day crush (film stars count)
Mom Confessions
Maine bhi kiya hai!
You need: The confession chits from the pack, cut and folded in a bowl
How to play: Each player pulls a chit and reads it out: "I have hidden in the bathroom for two minutes of peace." Everyone who has done it too shouts "Maine bhi!" The chit that gets the most "Maine bhi"s wins a laugh, not a prize.
Host tip: All the chits are gentle and funny. Players can swap a chit they would rather not read.
Do Sach, Ek Jhooth
Two truths and a lie
You need: Nothing
How to play: Each player says three things about herself: two true, one made up. The group votes on the lie. If the group gets it wrong, the teller earns a point.
Host tip: The best ones mix the ordinary and the surprising ("I once sang on Doordarshan").
Bachpan Photo Guess
Guess who from childhood photos
You need: Everyone sends the host a childhood photo before the party; the host makes a numbered slideshow or prints
How to play: Show each photo with a number. Players write down who they think it is. One point per right guess, and the stories behind the photos are the real prize.
Host tip: Ask for the photos privately, not in the group chat, or the surprise is gone.
Mom life games
Because the best jokes at any kitty are about school runs, tiffins and the family WhatsApp group.
Mummy-ji Says
Simon says, desi style
You need: Nothing
How to play: The host gives commands: "Mummy-ji says: touch your nose", "Mummy-ji says: make a roti in the air". Only obey if it starts with "Mummy-ji says". Anyone who moves on a command without it ("Fold the clothes!") sits down. Last one standing wins.
Host tip: Speed up the commands near the end; the best hosts throw in "Beta, khana kha lo!"
Saas-Bahu Sawaal
The TV serial quiz
You need: The questions below, read by the host; pen and paper
How to play: The host reads eight questions about famous Hindi TV serials, from Ramayan to Anupamaa. Write the answers; one point each. Tiebreaker: play the dramatic "dhum-ta-dhum" zoom sound with your voice.
Host tip: Add your group's current favourite serial for a bonus round.
8 questions with answers
- Who played Tulsi Virani in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi"? Smriti Irani
- What is the name of Jethalal's wife in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah"? Daya (Dayaben)
- Who plays the title role in "Anupamaa"? Rupali Ganguly
- Who played Sita in Ramanand Sagar's "Ramayan" (1987)? Dipika Chikhlia
- In "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", what is the name of Maya's "middle-class" daughter-in-law? Monisha
- "Rasode mein kaun tha?" Which saas said it in "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya"? Kokilaben (Kokila Modi)
- Who played Akshara in the original "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" (2009)? Hina Khan
- On which channel did "Hum Log" (1984), often called India's first TV soap opera, air? Doordarshan
Mom Life Bingo
Tiffin, PTM, homework and more
You need: The six bingo cards from the pack (print more sets for big groups), pens
How to play: Every square is a mom-life moment: "Packed a tiffin before 7 am", "Said 'beta, khana kha lo' three times today". The host reads squares out at random (or players go around sharing); mark the ones that are true for you this week. First to complete a line shouts "Bingo!"
Host tip: For a long game, play for a full card. The centre square, Me-Time, is free.
Homework Hurdle
Redo your child's worksheet, in a minute
You need: A printed Class 1 to 3 worksheet per player (Parent Oven has free ones), pencils
How to play: Everyone gets the same children's worksheet: tracing, sums or a matching sheet. Finish it perfectly, neat handwriting included, in one minute. The host checks like a strict class teacher.
Host tip: Award a gold star sticker to the winner. It means more than you would think.
Festival specials
One themed game per festival, so the same kitty feels new every month. All work for anyone, whether or not they observe the festival.
Diwali: Rangoli Rush
Team rangoli in five minutes
You need: Rangoli colours or coloured rice and salt, a chalk outline or a paper plate base per team
How to play: Each team gets the same chalk outline (a diya or a flower). Fill it with colour in five minutes; the most beautiful rangoli, chosen by the youngest guest or a neighbour, wins.
Host tip: Do it on chart paper on a tray if the host's floor is precious.
Holi: Rang Barse Song Chits
Sing the Holi song on the chit
You need: Chits with Holi song names (list below) in a bowl, a small packet of gulal for the winner
How to play: Pull a chit and sing at least one line of that Holi song, or hum it for your team to guess. A song you cannot sing goes back in the bowl.
Host tip: Keep the colours outside or on a plate; nobody gets coloured without saying yes.
8 Holi songs for the chits
- Rang Barse (Silsila)
- Balam Pichkari (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)
- Holi Khele Raghuveera (Baghban)
- Ang Se Ang Lagana (Darr)
- Aaj Na Chhodenge (Kati Patang)
- Holi Ke Din (Sholay)
- Soni Soni (Mohabbatein)
- Go Pagal (Jolly LLB 2)
Teej: Hariyali Hunt
Find ten green things in one minute
You need: A bowl per player and the host's house (with permission)
How to play: Hariyali Teej is all about green. In one minute, collect as many different green things as you can: a green bangle, a coriander sprig, a green pen. Most different items wins.
Host tip: Play with green bangles only for a calmer, seated version.
Karva Chauth: Thali Sajao
Decorate a puja thali in 5 minutes
You need: A steel plate per player, and a shared tray of flowers, glitter tape, small diyas, bindis, kumkum and rice
How to play: Decorate a thali in five minutes. The group votes for the most beautiful; the winner can take it home.
Host tip: Plenty of people do not fast; this game is about craft and fun, not the fast.
Navratri: Dandiya Freeze
Garba and dandiya statues
You need: A garba playlist, a pair of dandiya sticks for each player (or rolled newspaper)
How to play: Dance garba or dandiya while the music plays. When it stops, freeze. Anyone still moving or laughing steps out and becomes a judge. Last dancer standing wins.
Host tip: Keep a seated "hand garba" option for anyone with sore knees.
Lohri: Rewri Pass
Pass the bowl, answer the question
You need: A bowl of rewri, peanuts and popcorn, a dhol song, question chits
How to play: Pass the bowl around a "bonfire" of diyas while the dhol plays. When it stops, the holder eats one rewri and answers a Lohri chit: sing a line of "Sundar mundriye", name a Punjabi film, share a winter memory.
Host tip: Keep a bowl of popcorn handy for anyone who avoids nuts.
Lohri chit ideas
- Sing a line of “Sundar mundriye”, the Lohri song about Dulla Bhatti
- Name a Punjabi dish you love in winter
- Name a Punjabi film or singer
- Do a bhangra shoulder move for 5 seconds
- Share a favourite winter memory
Christmas: Jingle Bells, Desi Style
Rewrite the chorus in Hinglish
You need: Pen and paper per team
How to play: Each team rewrites the "Jingle Bells" chorus about mom life ("Tiffin pack, tiffin pack, bus is at the gate…") in five minutes, then performs it. Loudest applause wins.
Host tip: Plum cake for every team, winners or not.
New Year: Sankalp Swap
A resolution, written for someone else
You need: Chits with everyone's names in a bowl, pens
How to play: Everyone pulls a name and writes a kind, funny New Year resolution for that person ("Sneha will finish one cup of chai while it is still hot"). The host reads them out; the group guesses who wrote each one.
Host tip: Kindness rule: resolutions must be something she would enjoy, never a dig.
Tambola Time: how to run housie at a kitty
Tambola (also called housie) is the grand finale of most Indian kitties. It is the same 90-ball game the British call bingo, played for small fun prizes. Here is everything the caller needs.
A valid tambola ticket
- 3 rows and 9 columns, with exactly 15 numbers: 5 in every row and 4 blanks.
- Each column has its own range: 1 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 29 … and 80 to 90 in the last column.
- Numbers in a column go from smallest at the top to largest at the bottom, and no number repeats on a ticket.
- Our printable set of 6 tickets is a full “strip”: together the six tickets use every number from 1 to 90 exactly once, so each call lands on one ticket.
Desi prize names
| Call it | Also known as | Win it with |
|---|---|---|
| Pehle Paanch | Early Five | the first five numbers struck anywhere on a ticket |
| Chai Line | Top Line | all five numbers on the top row |
| Samosa Line | Middle Line | all five numbers on the middle row |
| Jalebi Line | Bottom Line | all five numbers on the bottom row |
| Chaar Kone | Four Corners | the first and last numbers of the top and bottom rows |
| Ghar Ki Rani | Full House | all fifteen numbers |
Filmy number calls
Read the number, then the call, then the number again. Some favourites from the caller sheet: 1 Ek number, Mummy!, 2 Do dil mil rahe hain, 7 Lucky saat, 9 Nau din, Navratri, 10 Dus bahane, 11 Gyarah mulkon ki police (Don), 16 Solah shringar, 20 Bees saal baad, 22 Two little ducks, quack quack, 32 Battees daant, smile please, 36 Chhattees ka aankda, 40 Chaalees, life begins, 50 Half century, Sachin style, 56 Chhappan bhog, 64 Chaunsath kalaayein, 90 Top of the house, Ghar Ki Rani!.
Fair-play rules: one claim at a time, claims are checked against the caller sheet, and a wrong claim simply sits out that prize (no penalties). If two players claim on the same number, they share the prize or both get one.
A 3-hour kitty plan
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 4:00 | Welcome, chai and Chai pe Charcha |
| 4:20 | Two or three Ek Minute games |
| 5:00 | Snacks and photos |
| 5:20 | A paper game (Emoji Bollywood or Who Knows the Mom Best?) |
| 5:45 | A team game: Antakshari Twist or Dupatta Dance |
| 6:15 | Tambola Time |
| 6:50 | Prizes, next host, group photo |
13 kitty party theme ideas
Five themes that work any month, then a theme for every big festival. Each one comes with a dress code, easy decor and the games that suit it best.
Bollywood Night
Wear: Dress as your favourite heroine or a film character
Decor: Film posters, a "red carpet" dupatta at the door, clapboard cut-outs
Games: Emoji Bollywood, Dialogue Poora Karo, Bollywood Dumb Charades
Retro 90s
Wear: Chiffon sarees, polka dots, scrunchies, big earrings
Decor: Cassette and VCR props, 90s film songs on loop, Doordarshan-style "Rukavat ke liye khed hai" sign
Games: Antakshari Twist (90s only), Dupatta Dance, Bachpan Photo Guess
Saree Day
Wear: Everyone in a saree, any drape, any state
Decor: Saree borders as table runners, a selfie corner with a mirror
Games: Pallu Pleat Challenge, Saree Draping Race, a "which state is this weave from?" round
Punjabi Tadka
Wear: Patiala salwars, phulkari dupattas, parandis
Decor: Phulkari runners, a charpai or a low stool, steel glasses for lassi
Games: Lohri Rewri Pass, Antakshari with Punjabi songs, Dupatta Dance
Rajasthani Rang
Wear: Lehariya or bandhani, oxidised jewellery
Decor: Kathputli cut-outs, mirror-work cushions, a diya cluster
Games: Chudi Toss, Bindi Lagao, a ghoomar spin-off
Teej (Sawan)
Wear: Green: hari chudiyan, lehariya, green saree
Decor: A dupatta swing (jhoola) frame, mehendi cones, ghewar on the table
Games: Hariyali Hunt, mehendi design duel, Tambola Time
Karva Chauth
Wear: Red and maroon; festive but comfy
Decor: Chalni and moon cut-outs, thalis, fairy lights
Games: Thali Sajao, Saas-Bahu Sawaal, Mom Confessions
Navratri
Wear: The colour of the day, chaniya choli
Decor: Dandiya sticks, garba lamps, marigolds
Games: Dandiya Freeze, Antakshari (garba songs), Tambola Time
Diwali
Wear: Silk, sequins and gold
Decor: Diyas, rangoli at the door, marigold torans
Games: Rangoli Rush, Tambola Time, Who Knows the Mom Best?
Lohri
Wear: Phulkari and warm shawls
Decor: A safe "bonfire" of diyas in a tray, rewri, gajak and popcorn
Games: Rewri Pass, Dupatta Dance, Do Sach Ek Jhooth
Holi
Wear: White kurtas with a coloured dupatta
Decor: Pichkari and gulal plates (dry colours only, with consent)
Games: Rang Barse Song Chits, Dumb Charades, Rajma Rush
Christmas
Wear: Red, green and a Santa cap
Decor: Paper stars, plum cake, a small tree
Games: Jingle Bells Desi Style, Mom Life Bingo, Chai pe Charcha
New Year
Wear: Sequins, glitter, anything shiny
Decor: Balloons, a countdown clock, confetti
Games: Sankalp Swap, Tambola Time, Mom Confessions
Kitty party hosting checklist
Hosting is less work than it looks when you split it into four small lists. Screenshot this, or tick it off on the printable score sheet page.
A week before
- Fix the date, theme and dress code; send the invitation
- Pick 5 or 6 games: 2 one-minute, 1 paper, 1 team, tambola to finish
- Print the game pack (A4 or Letter) and enough tambola tickets
- Plan the menu: one chaat, one sweet, chai or a cold drink
Two days before
- Make a game kit: pens, a phone timer, a bowl for chits, bangles, straws, rajma, a dupatta, playing cards
- Cut and fold the Mom Confession chits and the 1 to 90 tambola chits
- Buy or wrap small prizes; label them per game
On the day
- Clear a space for the one-minute games; put a sheet down for rangoli or rajma
- Keep a score sheet and a pen next to the host
- Set out water, napkins and a "phones here" basket (optional, but bliss)
- Charge the speaker and queue the playlist
After the party
- Click the group photo before anyone leaves!
- Share the score sheet photo and the next host's name in the group
- Note which games got the biggest laughs for next time
Kitty party invitation messages for WhatsApp
Copy, paste and fill in the brackets. Add the dress code in the first line so nobody misses it. The printable pack also has a card-style invitation you can fill in by hand and photograph.
Want a card to go with the message? Make one free with our Kitty Party Invitation Maker: 10 desi designs, ready to share on WhatsApp.
Classic
Hello ladies! 💐 Our kitty is at [Host]’s home on [Day, Date] at [Time]. Chai, chaat, games and zero kids’ homework talk (we’ll try!). Please reply by [RSVP date] so I can plan snacks. See you there! 🥳
Bollywood Night
Lights, camera, KITTY! 🎬 Come as your favourite heroine on [Date], [Time], at [Venue]. Best-dressed star wins a filmy award. Dialogues compulsory, dance steps optional! RSVP by [date]. Picture abhi baaki hai! 🍿
Retro 90s
Rewind time! 📼 Dig out the chiffon saree and the scrunchie: our 90s kitty is on [Date] at [Time], [Venue]. Antakshari, old songs and older gossip. Rukavat ke liye khed nahi hai! 😄 RSVP to [Host].
Diwali
Shubh Deepavali, sakhiyon! 🪔 Join our Diwali kitty on [Date] at [Time], [Venue]. Dress code: silk and sparkle ✨. Games: Rangoli Rush and Tambola Time. Please confirm by [date].
Teej
Sawan aaya, kitty laaya! 🌿 Wear something green and come swing with us on [Date], [Time], at [Venue]. Mehendi, ghewar, games and lots of laughter. RSVP by [date] 💚
Small prize ideas (and prize-free fun)
Kitty prizes are a token, not the point. Keep each one small, roughly ₹100 to ₹200 or a few dollars, so winning is about bragging rights.
- A pair of kulhads with a pack of masala chai
- A small box of glass bangles or a bangle stand
- A scented candle or a clay diya set
- A mini plant (money plant or succulent) in a painted pot
- Nail paint, a hair scrunchie set or a pocket mirror
- A handmade "1 hour of me-time" coupon (redeemable at home!)
- A recipe card from the host with her signature dish
- Mehendi cones, a bindi box or a pretty potli bag
No-prize version: the winner wears a paper crown, chooses next month’s theme, or gets the first plate of chaat. Groups that skip prizes often laugh more.
Free printable kitty party game pack
One PDF with everything from this page that needs paper, in Parent Oven colours with marigold torans and diyas. It prints well in colour or black and white, on A4 or US Letter.
- Who Knows the Mom Best? quiz sheet (15 questions)
- Mom Life Bingo: 6 different cards
- 6 tambola tickets (a full 1 to 90 strip) and a caller sheet
- Emoji Bollywood: 12 films and 8 songs
- Mom Confessions: 18 chits to cut
- Invitation card to fill in
- Score sheet for 12 players and 6 games
- Answer keys on the last page
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Kitty party games: FAQ
What are the best games for a ladies kitty party?
Mix quick and calm: two or three one-minute games (Chudi Toss, Rajma Rush, Pallu Pleat), one paper game such as Emoji Bollywood or Who Knows the Mom Best?, a team game like Antakshari Twist, and a round of tambola to finish. That is about two hours of fun with very little preparation.
How many games should a kitty party have?
For a two to three hour kitty, plan five or six games plus tambola. Start with an icebreaker over chai, play the loud one-minute games before snacks, and keep paper games and tambola for after, when everyone is sitting down.
What are good one-minute games for a kitty party?
Chudi Toss (bangles onto a bottle), Rajma Rush (beans moved with a straw), Pallu Pleat Challenge (seven even pleats), Bindi Lagao with a blindfold, the Tiffin Pack Race and the Teej Hariyali Hunt all take a minute or less per player and need things every Indian home already has.
How do you play tambola (housie) at a kitty party?
Give each player a ticket of 3 rows and 9 columns with 15 numbers. The caller draws numbers 1 to 90 at random and reads them out, and players strike them off. Small prizes go to the first correct claims: early five, each line, four corners and full house. Check every claim against the caller sheet.
Can we play these games at an online kitty on a video call?
Yes. Emoji Bollywood, Who Knows the Mom Best?, Dialogue Poora Karo, the Masala Dabba Quiz, Saas-Bahu Sawaal, Mom Life Bingo and tambola all work on a call. Share the printable pages in the group beforehand and keep score on one screen.
What are good kitty party prizes on a small budget?
Small, useful and a little indulgent: a pair of kulhads with masala chai, a scented candle, glass bangles, a mini plant, mehendi cones, or a handmade "one hour of me-time" coupon. Many groups skip prizes and give the winner a crown or the right to choose next month's theme.
What are some fun kitty party themes?
Bollywood Night, Retro 90s, Saree Day, Punjabi Tadka and Rajasthani Rang work any month. For festivals try Teej (green), Karva Chauth (red), Navratri (colour of the day), Diwali (silk and sparkle), Lohri, Holi, Christmas and New Year.
More for moms from Parent Oven
- Mom Life: Embracing the Joys and Challenges
- Activities for kids by age (keep little ones busy while you host)
- Free printable worksheets (for Homework Hurdle)
- Printable story books for kids
- Mother’s Day wishes