Tezz Patti, often referred to as the Indian Poker, has its roots deeply embedded in South Asian card gaming culture. This traditional card game, usually played with a deck of 52 cards, is popular during festive occasions and family gatherings in India. Its origins can be traced back to the English game of three-card brag, but Tezz Patti has carved its unique identity over the years.

• Basic Understanding: Tezz Patti, often termed 'Indian Poker', is a card game played with a standard 52-card deck. The name translates to 'Three Cards', indicating the number of cards dealt to each player.
• Number of Players: Ideally played among 3 to 6 players, but it can accommodate more.
• Objective: The aim is to have the highest-ranking hand by the end of the game or to be the last player remaining after others have folded.
• Beginning the Game:
  • Each player contributes a fixed, decided amount, called the 'boot' or 'ante', to the pot.
  • Three face-down cards are dealt to every player.
• Playing Blind:
  • Players who choose to play blind do not see their cards.
  • A blind player's bet must be at least the current stake amount and not more than twice the current stake.
• Playing Seen:
  • Players who choose to see their cards (become a 'seen' player) can bet a minimum of twice and up to four times the current stake.
• Folding: If a player thinks their cards aren't strong enough to compete, they can fold, thereby forfeiting the game and their stake.
• Winning Conditions:
  • Trail or Set: Three cards of the same rank.
  • Pure Sequence: Three consecutive cards of the same suit.
  • Sequence: Three consecutive cards of different suits.
  • Color: Three cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
  • Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
  • High Card: If none of the above combinations, the highest card wins.
• Showdown: When only two players remain, either can pay for a showdown. In a showdown, the player with the higher-ranking hand wins the pot.
• Side Rules:
  • Compromise: Two players can decide to compare their cards privately. The player with the lower ranking cards must fold.
  • Pack: If a player folds, they need to put an additional amount in the pot, which is equal to the current stake for seen players or half the stake for blind players.

• Boot: Initial pot created on the table.
• Blind: A player who has not seen their cards.
• Show: Comparing cards to determine the winner.
• Pot:The accumulated amount for which players compete.

• Start as a Blind Player: This could give you an edge as others might perceive you as a strong player.
• Observe Opponents: Watch for signs or tells that give away their moves.
• Set a Limit: Decide on a maximum loss amount to ensure you play responsibly.
• Practice:Like all card games, the more you play, the better you become.