Teen Patti rules and gameplay explained
By Vikram Nair, Casino Games Writer

Teen Patti rules and gameplay explainedSports insights · Play responsiblyTeen Patti is a three-card Indian game similar to three-card poker. Each player gets three cards, bets either blind or seen, and tries to hold the best hand or make everyone else fold. A trail (three of a kind) is the strongest hand, and a high card is the weakest.
How do Teen Patti hands rank?
- Trail: three cards of the same rank.
- Pure sequence: three consecutive cards of the same suit.
- Sequence: three consecutive cards in mixed suits.
- Colour: three cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
- Pair: two cards of the same rank.
- High card: none of the above, ranked by the highest card.
What is the difference between blind and seen?
A blind player bets without looking at their cards, and their bets usually cost less. A seen player has looked at their cards and must bet more per turn. Each table sets its own ratio between blind and seen bets.
How does a round end?
Players can pack (fold) at any time. When only two players remain, one can ask for a show, and both hands are compared. The better hand wins the pot, and ties follow the table's rules.
Which variants might you see?
- Muflis: the lowest hand wins instead of the highest.
- AK47: aces, kings, fours and sevens act as jokers.
- Joker games: a randomly chosen card or rank acts as a wild card.
Always read the table's help screen before playing, because boot amounts, pot limits and variant rules can differ between tables.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the best hand in Teen Patti?
A trail, meaning three cards of the same rank. Three aces is the highest trail.
What does playing blind mean?
Betting without looking at your cards. Blind bets usually cost less than seen bets.
What is a show in Teen Patti?
When two players remain, one can ask for a show, and both hands are compared to decide the winner.
What is Muflis?
A variant where the lowest hand wins instead of the highest.
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