Teen Patti House Rules Checklist: Agree These Before You Play

Quick answer: Teen Patti has no single official rulebook, so every group plays slightly differently. The arguments usually come from just a handful of questions: where A-2-3 ranks, how ties are settled, what a side show costs, whether 2-3-5 beats a trail and what the betting limits are. Agree on these before the first deal and write them down.

The checklist

Question	Typical choice	Your choice
Where does A-2-3 rank?	Second highest sequence
How are exact ties settled?	Requester loses / split pot
What does a side show cost?	Current seen stake
Can side show be denied?	Yes
Can a seen player show against a blind player?	No
Does 2-3-5 beat a trail?	No (standard)
Boot amount	Smallest counter
Chaal limit	128 × boot
Pot limit	1,024 × boot
Variants allowed?	Dealer’s choice
What do counters represent?	Nothing; points only
When does the game end?	A fixed time

Notes on each rule

• A-2-3: see our sequence list for the two traditions.
• Ties: see tie rules.
• Side show cost: see the side show guide.
• 2-3-5: see 2-3-5 in Teen Patti.
• Limits: see boot, chaal and pot limits.
• Variants: if the dealer can call a variant, keep a list of allowed ones from our variations guide.

Keep it friendly

Use counters, not money. Set an end time before you start. Rotate the dealer fairly. If someone is new, play one open-cards practice round so they can see how hands compare. For more, see our etiquette guide and family games page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official Teen Patti rulebook?

No. Apps publish their own rules, and home games follow local custom.

What is the most common dispute?

The rank of A-2-3 and how ties are settled.

Should beginners play variants?

Start with classic rules for a few rounds, then add one variant at a time.