Rangoli Dice: Diwali Kitty Party Game Rules and Twists
Rangoli Dice is a Diwali kitty party game where every lady gets a paper with a 6 petal rangoli flower and colours one petal with her fingertip each time she rolls its number on a dice. The first lady to fill all 6 petals shouts "Shubh Deepavali!" and wins. The crazy twist: roll a 1 and you must swap sheets with the lady on your left, so your almost finished rangoli can walk away. It needs only paper, a marker, a few dice and rangoli colours, and takes about 15 minutes.
Rangoli Dice in pictures
What do you need to play Rangoli Dice?
- One sheet of paper per lady with a 6 petal flower drawn on it, petals numbered 1 to 6
- 2 to 3 dice (one dice for every 4 to 5 ladies)
- 3 to 4 small katoris of rangoli colour, or haldi and kumkum
- A marker pen to draw the flowers
- Old newspaper to spread under the sheets
- A wet cloth or tissues to wipe fingers
How to play Rangoli Dice, step by step
- Before the kitty, draw a simple 6 petal flower on each sheet with a marker and write the numbers 1 to 6 on the petals.
- Spread newspaper, keep katoris of colour in the middle, and seat the ladies in circles of 4 to 5 with one dice per circle.
- Take turns rolling the dice. Whatever number comes up, dip your fingertip in any colour and fill that petal on your sheet.
- If you roll a 1, first swap sheets with the lady on your left, then fill petal 1 on the sheet you now hold if it is empty.
- The first lady holding a sheet with all 6 petals filled shouts "Shubh Deepavali!" and wins the round.
Rules: how do you win?
- Only fingertips are allowed; using a brush or spoon cancels that petal.
- If you roll a petal that is already filled, you miss the turn and pass the dice.
- If colour spills far outside the line, the group votes to cancel or pass the petal.
- Whoever is holding the first fully coloured rangoli wins, even if she did not start it.
Fun twists to make it crazier
- Colour only with the finger of your non writing hand.
- Roll two dice; a total of 7 lets you fill the centre circle, which is also needed to win.
- A 6 gives an extra turn, and a 1 makes every sheet in the circle move one seat to the left.
Tips for the host
- Draw the flowers before guests arrive so the game starts in one minute.
- Keep newspaper under the sheets and a wet cloth nearby so sarees and sofas stay clean.
- Use dry rangoli colour or a pinch of haldi and kumkum; a small katori is enough for the whole group.
- Let the winner keep her rangoli as a Diwali souvenir.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need for Rangoli Dice?
It works for 8 to 20 ladies. Make circles of 4 to 5 players and give each circle its own dice so turns move fast.
What do you need to play the Rangoli Dice game?
Paper sheets with a 6 petal flower drawn on them, 2 to 3 dice, a few katoris of rangoli colour or haldi and kumkum, a marker, old newspaper and a wet cloth.
Is Rangoli Dice a good Diwali kitty party game?
Yes. It brings the rangoli tradition into a quick dice game, needs no skill at drawing, and the sheet swap on a 1 keeps everyone laughing till the end.
What happens if you roll a number that is already coloured?
You miss that turn and pass the dice. This is why the last petal often takes the longest and keeps the game tense.
How long does Rangoli Dice take?
One round takes about 10 to 15 minutes for a circle of 5 ladies. Play the final between the circle winners for a Rangoli Rani.
After the game, play Housie
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