Teen Patti Rules & Sequence List: The Complete Illustrated Guide (2025)

It’s the most frustrating feeling at a teen patti table.

The betting has been intense. The pot is huge. It comes down to a final showdown between you and one other player. You both turn over your cards... and you're not entirely sure who won.

Is a Sequence better than a Color? What happens if you both have a Pair of Aces?

Confusion in these critical moments can cost you chips and confidence. Having a hazy understanding of the teen patti rules is like trying to navigate a city with a blurry map.

This guide is your crystal-clear map.

We are going to break down every single hand ranking and rule in detail.

This isn't just a list; it's a definitive, illustrated encyclopedia designed to make you an expert on the card game rules of Teen Patti.

Our promise: After reading this guide, you will be able to identify the strength of any hand instantly and understand the nuanced rules that separate beginners from sharp players. Bookmark this page. It will become your go-to reference.

Chapter 1: The Hand Ranking Hierarchy – The Core of the Game

The first and most important of all 3 patti rules is understanding the hierarchy of hands. This sequence list is the foundation of every decision you'll make.

1. Trio (also known as a Trail or a Set)

• What It Is: Three cards of the same rank. This is the highest possible hand in the game.
• Example: A♥ A♦ A♠ (A Trio of Aces, the best hand in all of Teen Patti) or 8♦ 8♠ 8♣ (A Trio of Eights).
• Strategic Insight: This is the absolute best hand in Teen Patti. A Trio of Aces is unbeatable. When you hold a Trio, your mindset shifts from "How can I win?" to "How can I get the maximum number of chips from my opponents?"

2. Pure Sequence (or Straight Flush)

• What It Is: Three consecutive cards of the same suit.
• Example: K♠ Q♠ J♠ or A♦ 2♦ 3♦.
• Strategic Insight: An incredibly strong and beautiful hand, second only to a Trio. The highest Pure Sequence is A-K-Q, followed by A-2-3. Bet with extreme confidence.

3. Sequence (or Straight)

• What It Is: Three consecutive cards that are not all of the same suit.
• Example: K♥ Q♠ J♣ or 5♦ 6♣ 7♠.
• Strategic Insight: A premium hand and frequent pot-winner. Strong enough to bet and raise, but vulnerable to a Pure Sequence or Trio.

4. Color (or Flush)

• What It Is: Any three cards of the same suit that are not in a sequence.
• Example: K♣ 10♣ 5♣ or A♥ J♥ 9♥.
• Strategic Insight: A solid hand and common winner. If two players have a Color, the highest card decides. Great for winning medium-to-large pots.

5. Pair (or Double)

• What It Is: Two cards of the same rank plus one unmatched card.
• Example: Q♥ Q♠ 8♣ or 3♦ 3♣ K♠.
• Strategic Insight: Feels strong but loses to all above categories. Keep the pot small and be wary of aggressive betting.

6. High Card

• What It Is: Three cards that form none of the combinations above.
• Example: A♦ 10♠ 6♣.
• Strategic Insight: The lowest tier. Value is determined by the highest card. Rarely invest heavily unless bluffing.

Chapter 2: Nuanced Rules & Special Situations

Now that you know the rankings, let’s cover rules that often cause confusion.

The Sideshow: A Tactical Showdown

The Sideshow is a unique and powerful rule:

• What It Is: A private showdown between two Seen players to eliminate one from the hand.
• Who Can Use It: Only Seen players may request a Sideshow from the Seen player who acted immediately before them.
• Condition: At least three players must still be in the hand to request a Sideshow.
• Process: You pay the current bet to request. The opponent can Accept or Deny:
  • If they Accept, you both privately compare cards and the weaker hand folds.
  • If they Deny, betting resumes normally.
• Strategic Tip: Request when you have a strong Color or Sequence and want to eliminate a specific player. Deny when you hold a Trio to maximize pot extraction.

Breaking a Tie: Who Wins?

• Color: Compare highest cards first, then second, then third.
• Pair: Higher pair wins. If pairs tie, the kicker (third card) decides.
• Sequence: A-K-Q is highest, A-2-3 is next.
• Trio: Higher rank wins (e.g., 8-8-8 beats 7-7-7).
• Perfect Tie: Identical hands split the pot.

Chapter 3: From Knowing to Mastering

You now understand rankings, Sideshows, and tie-breakers. This knowledge is your foundation—like grammar for a language.

Next, learn strategy: bluffing, risk management, and reading opponents. For that, read our master resource:

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Frequently Asked Questions about Teen Patti Rules

Quick answers to common rule questions:

Hand vs. Hand Comparisons

1. Sequence vs. Color: A Color beats a Sequence.
2. What beats a Trio? Nothing—Trio is highest.
3. What beats a Pair? Color, Sequence, Pure Sequence, and Trio.
4. Sequence vs. Pure Sequence: Pure Sequence (same suit) is stronger than Sequence (mixed suits).

Specific Ranking Questions

5. Is A-2-3 valid? Yes—it’s the second-highest sequence.
6. Best possible hand? Trio of Aces (A-A-A).
7. High Card value? Determined by the highest card (e.g., Ace-high beats King-high).

Tie-Breaker Rules

8. Color tie: Compare highest, then next highest, then lowest.
9. Pair tie: Compare kicker card.
10. Perfect tie: Split the pot.

Special Rules (Sideshow)

11. Purpose: Eliminate a specific opponent without full showdown.
12. Blind players: Cannot request or be requested for a Sideshow.
13. Accept or Deny: You may deny; use denial strategically when holding a very strong hand.

14. If I lose a Sideshow, do I lose the entire pot?
No—you only lose the chips you’ve bet in that round. The winner continues against remaining players.