# How to Play Teen Patti
Learning how to play Teen Patti starts with understanding three cards, a few hand categories and the order of play. This beginner’s guide explains the traditional game and gives you a practical way to study it without rushing.
## 1. Understand the Setup
Traditional Teen Patti uses a standard 52-card deck. Each player contributes an agreed starting stake to the pot and receives three cards face down. Play begins with the player to the dealer’s left and moves clockwise.
Before beginning, agree on the rules. Keep the chosen reference nearby so that everyone uses the same instructions.
## 2. Learn Blind and Seen Play
A **blind player** has not looked at their cards. A **seen player** has looked.
In the traditional rules described by Pagat, blind contributions range from one to two times the current stake; seen contributions range from two to four times it. A blind player may look on their turn and become seen.
For your first demonstration, use practice counters without cash value. Ask the host to explain each action before anyone selects it.
## 3. Recognise the Hand Rankings
The traditional categories run from strongest to weakest:
| Hand | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Trail | Three equal ranks | A♥ A♦ A♠ |
| Pure Sequence | Consecutive ranks, one suit | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ |
| Sequence | Consecutive ranks, mixed suits | 9♥ 8♦ 7♠ |
| Color | One suit, without a sequence | A♥ J♥ 7♥ |
| Pair | Two equal ranks | Q♥ Q♦ 5♠ |
| High Card | None of the categories above | A♠ J♦ 7♣ |
A higher category beats a lower one. Check your selected rules for ace sequences and tie procedures.
Practise by describing the ranks and suits before naming the category. Change one card in an example and see whether your description changes.
## 4. Follow a Hand to Its End
On a turn, a player can contribute to continue or fold. Folding leaves the hand. A hand ends when only one player remains, or when the final two players reach an eligible show and compare cards.
During a demonstration, pause after each turn. Identify whose turn comes next and explain the available actions in your own words.
## 5. Check the Exact Version
Use the instructions for the table or app mode you actually selected. Keep notes for different versions separate instead of combining unfamiliar rules.
For online play, locate the help screen, turn indicator and exit control before joining a timed session. Use publisher support when an interface behaves differently from its instructions.
## A Simple Beginner Practice Routine
Start with three labelled card examples. Identify each category, explain your reasoning and check the reference. Then follow one slow demonstration from the deal to the end.
Focus on understanding the rules and controls. No learning routine guarantees a winning result.