Teen Patti: know the hands
Understand common Teen Patti hands from trail to high card, with card examples, blind and seen terms, round flow and rule variations.
How Teen Patti differs from Rummy
Teen Patti commonly deals three cards face down to each player. Unlike Rummy, there is no repeated draw-and-discard process for building a 13-card arrangement. Players use the table’s allowed actions until a comparison or other ending condition resolves the round.
A player may be described as blind before viewing their cards and seen after viewing them. These labels affect the allowed actions or amounts under the table rules. The exact rules for show, sideshow and ties can vary.
Reference: Teen Patti complete guide. Category descriptions are based on the reference website; actual app menus and availability may differ.
Common hand rankings, highest to lowest
| Rank | Hand | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail / trio: three of one rank | 9♣ 9♦ 9♥ |
| 2 | Pure sequence: consecutive cards in one suit | 5♠ 6♠ 7♠ |
| 3 | Sequence: consecutive cards, mixed suits | 5♣ 6♦ 7♥ |
| 4 | Color: one suit, not consecutive | 2♥ 6♥ J♥ |
| 5 | Pair: two cards of one rank | 8♣ 8♦ K♥ |
| 6 | High card: none of the above | 2♣ 6♦ J♥ |
These examples illustrate common categories. They do not establish the strongest possible hand within each category. In particular, Ace-based sequences and tie comparisons must follow the specific table rulebook.
Read a hand accurately
First check whether all three ranks are equal. Next look for consecutive ranks, then check whether the suits match. A shared suit without a consecutive run is color, not pure sequence. A pair requires two matching ranks; matching suits alone do not create a pair.
For example, 5♠ 6♠ 7♠ is a pure sequence, while 5♠ 6♥ 7♦ is a sequence. Three hearts such as 2♥ 6♥ J♥ make color. Comparing these examples helps separate suit patterns from rank patterns.
Understand table actions before joining
- Check the rules for viewing cards and for blind versus seen participation.
- Locate the limits on any round contribution and understand how quickly costs can accumulate.
- Read what ends the round and when show or sideshow is permitted.
- Check how equal hands and disconnected players are handled.
- Never treat a hand-ranking chart as a prediction of another player’s cards.
Teen Patti FAQ
Does color beat a sequence?
In the common ranking shown here, a sequence ranks above color. Variant rules may differ.
Can I apply poker rankings?
No. Teen Patti has its own three-card ranking order; poker categories do not transfer directly.
Does playing blind improve my cards?
No. Viewing status does not change the dealt cards. It changes information and may change the table actions or amounts.