Teen Patti Rules: How to Play

Teen Patti is a popular three-card game often described as Indian poker. You aim to hold the best three-card hand. This guide explains the rules. Table stakes are shown in the game.

Key takeaways

Each player is dealt three cards and bets across rounds, aiming to have the best three-card hand at showdown or to make opponents fold.
A blind player bets without looking at their cards, usually for a lower stake, while a seen player bets after looking.
A trail or trio — three of a kind — is the strongest hand, followed by a pure run, run, colour, pair and high card.

The objective

Each player is dealt three cards and bets across rounds, aiming either to have the best hand at showdown or to make opponents fold. It blends chance with reading the table.

Betting and blind/seen play

Players can bet 'blind' (without looking) or 'seen' (after looking), which affects the minimum stake. Betting continues until a showdown or all but one player folds.

Example. A blind player usually stakes less per round than a seen player, trading information for a lower cost. The hand ends at showdown or when one player remains.

Hand rankings

Three-card hands rank from high card up through pair, colour (flush), run (straight), pure run (straight flush) and trail/trio (three of a kind), which is the strongest.

A blend of chance and nerve

Teen Patti mixes luck with bluffing and bankroll discipline. For similar fast card games, see Andar Bahar and the live casino guide; for five-card poker, see Texas Hold'em.

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FAQ

How do you play Teen Patti?

Each player is dealt three cards and bets across rounds, aiming to have the best three-card hand at showdown or to make opponents fold.

What is blind and seen play in Teen Patti?

A blind player bets without looking at their cards, usually for a lower stake, while a seen player bets after looking. It trades information for cost.

What is the best hand in Teen Patti?

A trail or trio — three of a kind — is the strongest hand, followed by a pure run, run, colour, pair and high card.

How we made this guide. This guide is written and maintained by the 1xRoll Editorial Team and explains the general, widely-accepted rules of the market. All examples are hypothetical and illustrate mechanics only — they are not predictions, betting advice or real odds. Specific rules can vary by event and operator, so always check the in-game or in-bet-slip rules. editorial approach · responsible-gaming policy

Last updated: 2026-06-15

Teen Patti Rules Explained

The objective

Betting and blind/seen play

Hand rankings

A blend of chance and nerve

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FAQ

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