Teen patti
The highest hand in teen patti is three aces | |
| Origin | Punjabi |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | 3 Patti |
| Type | Gambling |
| Family | cards |
| Players | optional (maximum 10) |
| Skills | Counting |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | Punjabi |
| Play | Counter-clockwise |
| Playing time | unlimited |
| Chance | Medium |
| Related games | |
| Three-card brag, Poker | |
Teen patti (Hindi) or Tre Patte (Punjabi), (तीन पत्ती, ਤਰੈ ਪੱਤੇ, meaning 'three cards' in English) is a gambling card game. Teen Patti originated in India and is popular throughout South Asia. It originated in the English game of three-card brag, with influences from poker. It is also called flush or flash in some areas.
The game has its advantages and a culturally determined tie to Janmashtami, the celebration of Krishna’s birth.