The Northeast is known for its adventurous sports, and Meghalaya stands out with its unique games. One such game is the Shillong Teer, traditionally called “Thoh Tim” by the locals. In Hindi, “Teer” means arrow, and this game revolves around archery. Shillong Teer is a lottery game based on dreams and archery, played for centuries by the Khasi tribe in Shillong, Meghalaya. It takes place every evening, except on Sundays and holidays. Archers shoot arrows at a target, and the crowd predicts the target number before the shooting begins.
Popularity of Shillong Teer
The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association conducts this game, with about 12 archery clubs participating. It takes place at the Polo Ground in Shillong. The game’s popularity is mainly among locals, who bet on common numbers to win money. Understanding the common number trick can lead to a 99% accuracy in winning. The lottery aspect adds excitement, attracting both locals and tourists. While only men participate in the game, women can watch. The game is mostly played by older men and is safe, with no injuries to participants.
Legalized by the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act 1982, Shillong Teer provides entertainment and a source of income, especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the Shillong Teer Game is Played
Shillong Teer is an engaging game played both offline and online. Participants include archers who shoot arrows and bettors who place their money on predicted numbers. The target’s height ranges from 61 cm to 102 cm, with a circumference between 66 cm and 127 cm. The target distance is between 15.21 m and 30.48 m. Archers shoot arrows at the target, and the results determine the winners.
Game Rounds and Result Declaration
The game features two rounds. In the first round, 50 archers shoot 30 arrows each. In the second round, 30 archers shoot 20 arrows each. Results are declared at 3:45 pm and 4:45 pm IST respectively. The total number of arrows hitting the target is used to determine the winning numbers.
Betting and Winning in Shillong Teer Game
Players can bet on numbers between 0 and 99. For every 1 rupee bet, a person can win Rs. 80 in the first round and Rs. 60 in the second round. Correctly predicting the numbers in both rounds can win a person Rs. 4000. This prediction is known as a forecast.
Common Number in Shillong Teer
The common number in Shillong Teer is linked to dreams. Locals associate certain numbers with specific dreams, such as 6 with a male, 5 with a female, 37 with an argument, and 17 with an erotic dream. These numbers are used for betting. Previous months’ results help estimate the current day’s number. The formula below helps in predicting the numbers:
0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
The following chart expands the numbers for accurate predictions:
| 00 | 00,05,50,55 |
| 01 | 01,10,15,51,60,06,56,65 |
| 02 | 02,20,25,52,70,07,75,57 |
| 03 | 03,30,35,53,80,08,58,85 |
| 04 | 04,40,45,54,90,09,59,95 |
This chart helps in predicting the exact number of bets in Shillong Teer.
Another chart to find common numbers:
| 00 | 00 |
| 01 | 01,10 |
| 02 | 02,20,11 |
| 03 | 03,30,12,21 |
| 04 | 04,40,12,21,22 |
| 05 | 05,50,14,41,23,32 |
| 06 | 06,60,15,51,24,42,33 |
| 07 | 07,70,16,61,25,52,34,43 |
| 08 | 08,80,17,71,26,62,35,53,44 |
| 09 | 09,90,18,81,27,72,36,63,45,54 |
| 10 | 19,91,28,82,37,73,46,64,55 |
| 11 | 29,92,38,83,47,74,56,65 |
| 12 | 39,93,48,84,57,75,66 |
| 13 | 49,94,58,85,67,76 |
| 14 | 59,95,68,86,77 |
| 15 | 69,96,78,87 |
| 16 | 79,97,88 |
| 17 | 89,98 |
| 18 | 99 |
Using these charts, players can predict and bet accurately in the Shillong Teer game.
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