Teen Patti rules and gameplay explained

From strongest to weakest. Three aces is the best possible hand.

1. 1

   Step 01

   Trail: three cards of the same rank. Three aces beat three kings.

2. 2

   Step 02

   Pure sequence: three consecutive cards of the same suit.

3. 3

   Step 03

   Sequence: three consecutive cards in mixed suits.

4. 4

   Step 04

   Colour: three cards of the same suit, not in sequence.

5. 5

   Step 05

   Pair: two cards of the same rank.

6. 6

   Step 06

   High card: none of the above, ranked by the highest card.

Each player puts in an ante, called the boot, and gets three cards. On your turn you can call, raise or pack (fold), and ask for a show when the rules allow. The best hand at a show wins the pot.

A blind player bets without looking at their cards, and their bets usually cost less. A seen player has looked and must bet more per turn. Each table sets its own ratio, so check the help screen. Blind play is riskier.

Players can pack at any time. When two remain, one can ask for a show and both hands are compared, with the better hand winning the pot. Ties follow the table's rules. Live tables settle automatically, and winnings go straight to your balance.

Three variants turn up most often. Each table's help screen overrides this guide.

• Muflis: the lowest hand wins.
• AK47: aces, kings, fours and sevens act as jokers.
• Joker games: a random card or rank is wild.

Boot amounts, limits and variant rules differ between tables. Live casino Teen Patti on KhelKing is usually played against the house, so you bet on which hand wins rather than playing other people.

Open the casino on your KhelKing ID; there's no second account, and it shares your balance with cricket. The Indian card games guide covers the live table versions and their payouts. Each table shows its limits, so set a card budget before you sit down.

Teen Patti rounds are quick, and a balance can drain faster than on one cricket bet. Keep your card budget separate from your cricket plan. Set a number of rounds or a time limit as well as a money limit, and stop at whichever comes first.