Indian game rules,
made clear.
Find clear rules for popular card and board games in India. Learn how to play Teen Patti, Rummy, Carrom, Andar Bahar, Dragon Tiger and Gin Rummy.
Popular games
in India.
Browse guides for popular Indian card and board games. Each guide explains the objective, players, setup, rules, scoring and common terms.
Teen Patti
Three cards, ranked hands and a compact route to a show.
Dragon Tiger
A single comparison: two ranks, one clear result.
Carrom
Board, striker, contact and a route to the pocket.
Andar Bahar
Trace the alternating deal until the matching rank appears.
Gin Rummy
Sort runs and sets, then reduce the deadwood.
Rummy
Draw, arrange, discard: make the hand valid.
Game rules
at a glance.
Quick answers to common questions about the games in this guide.
How do Teen Patti hand ranks work?
Hands are compared by category: trail, pure sequence, sequence, colour, pair and high card. Read Teen Patti rules.
What decides a Dragon Tiger result?
The higher card rank wins the comparison; equal ranks create a tie. Suits do not break a tie. Read Dragon Tiger rules.
When does a Carrom player keep the turn?
A legal pocket generally continues the turn. A miss or foul passes play on under the agreed format. Read Carrom rules.
How is Andar Bahar dealt?
Cards alternate between Andar and Bahar until a card matches the rank of the centre card. Read Andar Bahar rules.
What is a valid Gin Rummy meld?
A meld is a same-suit run of consecutive ranks or a same-rank set in different suits. Read Gin Rummy rules.
What makes a Rummy hand valid?
Rules vary by format, but valid hands use sequences and sets; many Indian Rummy formats require a pure sequence. Read Rummy rules.