Teen Patti rules are simple once you separate table setup from betting choices. Each round deals three cards. Players contribute to a pot, choose to continue or fold, and compare hands when someone demands a show.
Table setup
- Players sit at a table with a fixed boot (ante) amount.
- Everyone pays the boot before cards are dealt.
- Each active player receives three face-down cards.
- Action moves clockwise until only winners remain or a show is forced.
Blind vs seen play
You may play blind (without looking at your cards) or seen (after checking them). Blind bets are usually half the size of seen bets for the same stake level. Playing blind can pressure opponents, but you risk committing chips without information.
- Blind: cheaper to stay in, higher uncertainty
- Seen: full information, larger required bet sizes
- You can switch from blind to seen after looking at cards (house or app rules apply)
Core actions
| Action | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Boot / Ante | Forced entry amount that seeds the pot |
| Chaal / Raise | Match or raise the current stake to stay in |
| Pack / Fold | Discard your hand and exit the round |
| Show | Force a comparison when only two players remain (rules vary) |
| Side show | Compare privately with the previous player when allowed |
Shows and pot limits
Many tables set a pot limit. When the pot hits that ceiling, remaining players must show. Otherwise, a player may request a show once heads-up conditions are met. The stronger hand takes the pot. Ties usually split according to house or app rules.
Rules FAQs
Can more than two players request a side show?
Side show is typically between you and the player who acted before you, and only when seen play rules allow it. Exact availability depends on the table mode.
What happens if everyone packs except one player?
The last remaining player wins the pot without showing cards.
Are jokers used in classic Teen Patti?
Classic tables usually run without wild jokers. Joker and other wild modes are separate variations.