Teen Patti

What is Teen Patti?

Teen Patti, translating to 'three cards,' is a popular card game similar to poker. Typically played by 3 to 6 players, the game uses a single standard 52-card deck, with jokers excluded. The main goal is the best three-card hand and win the pot.

How to Play Teen Patti

Teen Patti isn’t hard to pick up, but it does follow a simple rhythm. Let’s walk through the opening steps so you can picture how a round unfolds.

Step 1: The Ante (Boot)

Before anyone sees a card, each player has to chip in a small fixed amount. This is called the boot. Think of it like paying for your seat at the table, everyone has to put something in, no exceptions. That money sits in the middle as the starting pot, and it’s what players will be competing for as the game moves along.

Step 2: Dealing the Cards

After the boot is in place, the dealer passes out three cards to each player, all face down. Nobody shows their hand yet, you just peek at your own and decide what to do next.

Step 3: Placing Your Bets

Once the cards are dealt, the real fun begins, betting. Here you’ve got two main ways to play:

● Blind (Andha Play): Some players like the thrill of playing blind. That means you put your money in without even peeking at your cards. But there’s a twist: your blind bet is counted as half of what a seen player has to pay. So you can stay in the hand for less and keep the suspense going.

● Seen (Chaaled Play): If curiosity gets the better of you and you look at your cards, that’s called playing seen. In this case, your bet has to be at least double the boot. Seen players usually have more control, but they also pay more to stay in the game.

The turn moves clockwise around the table. During each turn, players can raise the stakes, match the current bet, or fold if they don’t want to continue. Before the game begins, players usually agree on a maximum bet limit, so things don’t spiral out of control.

Step 4:The Showdown

The hand continues until only two players remain. At this point, one of them can call for a show. To make this happen, the player has to pay an extra amount on top of the current bet

● If you’re a seen player, you’ll need to pay double the last bet to request a showdown.

● If you’re still playing blind, you only need to match the last bet amount. After the showdown, the player with the best hand wins the pot.

The Teen Patti Hand Rankings

This is the most critical part of the game. You must know the hand rankings to win! They are similar to poker, but with a few key differences. Here are the rankings from highest to lowest:

Trail or Set (Three of a Kind)

Three cards of the same rank. A trail of Aces is the highest, and a trail of 2s is the lowest.

Pure Sequence (Straight Flush)

Three consecutive cards of the same suit. Ace-2-3 is the highest pure sequence.

Sequence (Straight)

Three consecutive cards not of the same suit. Ace-2-3 is the highest sequence.

Colour (Flush)

Three cards of the same suit that are not in a sequence. If two players have a flush, the player with the highest card wins.

Pair

Two cards of the same rank. If two players have a pair, the player with the higher pair wins. If the pairs are the same, the player with the higher third card (the kicker) wins.

High Card

Three cards that are not in a sequence, not of the same suit, and not a pair. The hand with the highest-ranking card wins.

Teen Patti Glossary:

Boot / Ante

This is the entry ticket to every round. Before the cards are dealt, each player has to put a small fixed amount into the pot. Think of it as the base fund that keeps the game going.

Chaal

If you’ve already looked at your cards, you can place a bet called a chaal. The amount must be at least double the last blind bet. Most players use this move when they feel their cards are strong enough.

Blind

Playing blind means you bet without even peeking at your cards. It’s a risky move, but the advantage is that your bet is only half of what a seen player has to put in. Many players use this early in the game to stay cheap in the pot.

Fold

If your hand looks weak or you simply don’t want to risk more money, you can fold. This means you give up your cards and drop out of the current round. You’ll lose whatever you’ve already bet, but you won’t have to match future bets.

Raise

When you’re confident, you can raise the stakes. Raising means increasing the bet amount, forcing others to either match it or back out. This is often used to pressure opponents.

Side Show

This happens between two players who have both seen their cards. One player can request a side show, which is basically a secret comparison of hands. The weaker hand folds immediately, and only the stronger hand continues in the game.