🏆 Objective

A 3-card betting game. Each player receives three cards and bets virtual chips into a shared pot. The last player remaining — or the strongest hand at showdown — wins the entire pot.

• 2–6 players, one shared pot
• Everyone starts Blind (cards face-down)
• Fold, call (Chaal), or raise each turn
• Winner takes the whole pot

🃏 Hand Rankings

Hands are ranked from strongest to weakest. When two players tie on hand type, compare individual card values. Suit tie-breaker order: Spades > Hearts > Diamonds > Clubs.

• Trail (Three of a Kind) — three cards of the same rank. Three Aces is the best possible hand.
• Pure Sequence (Straight Flush) — three consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 7♠ 8♠ 9♠)
• Sequence (Straight) — three consecutive cards of any suits (e.g., 7♠ 8♥ 9♦)
• Color (Flush) — three cards of the same suit, not in sequence
• Pair — two cards of the same rank; higher pair wins, then kicker
• High Card — none of the above; highest card wins, then second-highest

👁️ Blind vs Seen

You start every round Blind — your cards are hidden even from you. Tap "See Cards" to look at your hand and become Seen. Playing Blind costs half as much per bet, making it a powerful move for psychological pressure, but you're wagering chips without knowing your hand strength.

• Blind: Chaal costs 1× current stake, Raise costs 2× stake
• Seen: Chaal costs 2× current stake, Raise costs 4× stake
• You may see your cards at any point on your turn
• Once Seen, you cannot return to Blind status

🎯 Your Actions

On your turn, choose one action. When only 2 players remain, you can also call a Show to force a hand reveal.

• Chaal — match the current stake and stay in the round
• Raise — double the stake (a Seen player's bet sets the new stake)
• Fold — give up your cards and exit this round, forfeiting chips paid
• See Cards — flip your hand to yourself, becoming Seen
• Sideshow — privately compare hands with the previous player (both must be Seen, 3+ active players)
• Show — reveal both hands when only 2 players remain; best hand wins the pot

🤝 Sideshow & Showdown

Sideshow lets two Seen players compare hands privately — the weaker hand folds immediately without revealing cards to the table. A tie means the requester folds. The target player can accept or reject the Sideshow offer.

• Sideshow target can accept or reject
• If rejected: game continues, no one folds
• Show cost: Seen caller always pays 2× current stake
• Tie at Show: the caller loses — non-caller wins on a tie
• When the pot limit is reached, all active hands are revealed and the best hand wins

🧠 Winning at Teen Patti

Teen Patti blends probability, psychology, and position. Unlike pure luck games, skilled players consistently outlast the field by managing stakes and reading the table.

• Stay Blind longer than you think. Playing Blind costs half as much per round. Strong players stay Blind for 2–3 rounds to let pot odds work in their favour before deciding whether to see their cards.
• Use Blind as pressure. A Blind player betting confidently sends a threatening signal — opponents can't be sure if you have a monster hand or nothing at all.
• Know when to fold. If you see your cards and have High Card or a weak Pair, folding early saves chips for a better round. Chasing a bad hand in Teen Patti is the fastest way to go broke.
• Raise selectively. Raising dramatically increases the stake for everyone. Use it when you have a strong Sequence or better — not to bluff, since the cost escalates quickly.
• Use Sideshow to eliminate threats. If you have a solid hand and suspect the player before you is weak, a Sideshow can eliminate them without risking the full pot.
• Pot limit awareness. When the pot approaches its limit, every active hand will be revealed. Don't invest heavily if you have only a Pair or High Card — you'll likely lose the showdown.

📖 About Teen Patti

Teen Patti (तीन पत्ती, literally "three cards" in Hindi) is the most popular card game across South Asia. It traces its roots to the British game of 3-Card Brag, introduced to the Indian subcontinent during the colonial era, and was enthusiastically adapted with local rules that gave it a distinct identity.

The game is especially prominent during Diwali celebrations, where families and friends gather for festive card sessions. It spans all social classes and age groups — from street-side games in small towns to polished casino-style play in metropolitan lounges. Teen Patti is also the basis for dozens of mobile apps and online platforms across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal.

On Tricksy, Teen Patti is played purely for virtual chips — no real money, no stakes, just the thrill of the cards. The rules follow the standard South Indian variant, with the Blind/Seen mechanic intact and pot-limit showdowns for fair final rounds.