Tash Patti Games: A List of Popular Indian Card Games

Quick answer: “Tash patti” means playing cards, and “tash patti games”, “patte wala game” or “patti ka game” refer to card games in general. Teen Patti is the most famous, but India has many others: 13 card rummy, Court Piece (Rang), Mendikot, Satte pe Satta, 29, Bluff, Seep, Donkey (Gadha) and more. Each needs only a standard deck.

Popular Indian card games

Game	Players	Core idea
Teen Patti	3 to 7	Three-card betting game; see rules
13 card rummy	2 to 6	Form sequences and sets; see rummy rules
Court Piece (Rang)	4	Partnership trick-taking with trumps
Mendikot	4	Partnership game where capturing tens matters
Satte pe Satta (Sevens)	3 to 8	Build suits up and down from the 7s
29	4	Trick-taking with bidding; jacks and nines score high
Bluff	3 or more	Discard cards face down and call bluffs
Seep (Sweep)	2 or 4	Capturing cards from the floor
Gadha (Donkey)	3 or more	Avoid being last to empty your hand

Why “patte wala game” searches lead to Teen Patti

For many people, “the card game” simply means Teen Patti, especially around Diwali. App names also use “patti” heavily. If you are looking for something else, the list above is a good starting point.

Tash patti games for families

Satte pe Satta, Gadha and Bluff are easy for children because they involve no betting. Our family card games guide has more ideas.

Downloading card game apps

If you want an app version, follow our APK safety guide or prefer an official app store. Treat “tash patti download” files from unknown sites with caution.

Frequently asked questions

What does tash patti mean?

Playing cards. “Tash” is a deck and “patti” a card.

What is the most popular Indian card game?

Teen Patti and rummy are the best known.

Which card games need four players?

Court Piece, Mendikot and 29 are classic four-player partnership games.