Teen Patti has its own vocabulary, and app tables use these words constantly. Here is what each term means. For the full game, start with the Teen Patti rules.
- Boot
- The starting stake each player puts in the pot before cards are dealt (the ante).
- Pot
- The total money collected from the boot and all bets. The winner takes it.
- Blind
- A player who has not looked at their cards. Blind players bet at a lower cost.
- Seen
- A player who has looked at their cards. Seen players must bet at least double the blind stake.
- Chaal
- A bet placed by a seen player to stay in the round.
- Pack
- Folding: giving up your hand and any money already bet.
- Show
- When two players remain, a show reveals both hands; the better hand wins the pot.
- Side show
- A private comparison between two seen players; the lower hand folds. See side show explained.
- Trail / Set
- Three cards of the same rank, the highest hand. See hand rankings.
- Pure Sequence
- Three consecutive cards of the same suit.
- Color
- Three cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
- Muflis
- A variation where the lowest hand wins. See variations.
- Joker
- A wild card that can stand in for any card in joker games.
- Pot limit
- The maximum the pot or a single bet may reach at a table; it differs by table and app.
More Teen Patti guides
- Teen Patti rules
- Teen Patti hand rankings and odds
- Teen Patti variations
- Teen Patti tips and strategy
- Teen Patti vs poker
- Teen Patti side show explained
- Teen Patti bluffing guide
- Teen Patti vs rummy
- How to play Teen Patti online safely
- Teen Patti apps
Teen Patti involves financial risk. Play only with money you can afford to lose. 18+ only; check whether real-money play is legal in your state.
Frequently asked questions
What does boot mean in Teen Patti?
The boot is the small starting stake every player puts into the pot before the cards are dealt, similar to an ante.
What is chaal in Teen Patti?
Chaal is a bet placed by a seen player (one who has looked at their cards) to stay in the round.
What does pack mean in Teen Patti?
Pack means to fold: you give up your hand and the money you have already bet.
What is the difference between show and side show?
A show happens when two players remain and both hands are revealed to decide the pot. A side show is a private comparison between two seen players during the round, where the lower hand must fold.