In India, the traditional card game of Teen Patti follows a specific hierarchy of cards similar to poker. The highest ranking hand is the Trail or Set, which consists of three cards of the same rank. This is followed by a Pure Sequence, where three consecutive cards are of the same suit. Next is a Sequence, which has three consecutive cards but not necessarily of the same suit. Then comes Color, where all three cards are of the same suit but not in sequence. The fifth rank is Pair, which has two cards of the same rank. The lowest rank is High Card, where the hand has no combinations and the highest card determines the winner.
Indian playing cards, known as Ganjifa, have a unique hierarchy different from standard poker cards. Traditional Ganjifa decks have 96 cards divided into eight suits, each with specific hierarchical values. The Mughal Ganjifa features suits like Taj （Crown）, Safed （White）, and others, with each suit having cards ranked from 1 to 12. The hierarchy in these traditional games reflects India\“s rich cultural heritage and differs significantly from Western poker card rankings.
Modern Indian card manufacturers produce specialized poker-style cards with localized designs while maintaining standard poker hierarchy. Companies like Playgo and Tiger create durable plastic cards featuring Indian cultural motifs, yet preserving the standard Ace-King-Queen-Jack-10 hierarchy. These products are popular in Indian casinos and home games, blending international poker standards with local aesthetic preferences. |
