Teen Patti: A Popular Card Game in South Asia, Especially India

1. Rules of the game

- It is played with a standard deck of 52 cards (in some cases, jokers may also be used depending on the variation).

- Each player is dealt a certain number of cards (usually 3 cards in the basic version).

- The objective is to have the best - ranked hand among the players. The hand rankings are similar to poker in some ways, for example:

- A high - card hand is the weakest, where the value of the highest - ranked card in your hand determines its strength.

- A pair (two cards of the same rank) is stronger than a high - card hand.

- A "trail" or three of a kind (three cards of the same rank) is a very strong hand.

2. Social and cultural significance

- It is a game often played in social gatherings, festivals, and family get - togethers.

- In some regions, it is also played in a more competitive and sometimes gambling - associated context, although gambling in public or without proper authorization is illegal in many areas.

- There are also digital versions of Teen Patti available on mobile devices and online platforms, which have gained popularity as a form of entertainment.