Home Sports

Top-5 Most Popular Indian Card Games and How to Play Them

Top-5 Most Popular Indian Card Games and How to Play Them

Card games are known to have first come to the country in the sixteenth century. Back in those days, the kings and nobles used expensive card decks made from ivory and gemstones to play.

Centuries have passed since those times, and the love for card games in the country continues to this day. In fact, the only difference these days is that more people have turned to playing card games online. On that note, here’s an outline of the top five most popular online card games in India.

#1 Teen Patti

Teen Patti originated in India before becoming popular in all of South Asia. Here is a brief online Teen Patti guide.

Typically, it’s played by three to six players using a 52-card pack (minus jokers). The game starts by placing a bet. A fixed amount needs to be in place that the players are ready to bet before distributing the cards. After a player places the bet and the entire boot amount is gathered, every player gets three cards facing down.

The boot amount refers to the minimum cash amount at stake that’s placed in the pot sitting in the middle of the table. After dealing the cards, the player has to make a raise or a call. The cash amount grows as the game progresses. Finally, the game is won by the one who is in the game until the hand is completed or has the highest or the best hand.

#2 Twenty-Eight

Twenty-eight is another popular online card game across India at present. In this game, nine and jack are the highest cards in each suit. The game had its origin in South Africa, and now you can play it online. It is a complicated trick-taking that four people play in two teams. It involves using 32 cards. Players present in every team communicate using a line of codes to form strategies and win the highest number of tricks for the team.

#3 Solitaire

The British brought the game of solitaire to India. It was made to be played by one person. The process is simple. The cards lay face down on the table in a particular pattern. The player flips them over and sorts them into foundations in a particular sequence. Did you know that solitaire was one of the first card games ever to be turned into a computer game? This was due to the single-player feature and simplicity of the game. Try it out online today and see for yourself

#4 Rummy

Rummy is one of the most popular online card games played in the country. It tests the mathematical and analytical skills of players. It is played using a typical 52-card deck, along with a printed joker for each deck. An extra deck is utilized when there are over two players (i.e., up to six). It is a pick-and-discard game that makes players create sequences and sets from the cards on their screens.

#5 Satte-pe-Satta

Satte-pe-satta is one of the easiest online card games ever to learn. It has just one goal, which is to get rid of the cards you have. Satte-pe-satta has certain rules regarding which cards you can discard, based on the card that the previous player discarded. Players are supposed to strategize and discard the cards that block the chance of the opponents to block their cards.

Conclusion

So, have you tried your hand at any of these five online card games? If not, what are you waiting for? Once you are hooked to online card games, there is no going back from that fun and excitement.

Disclaimer: Gambling involves an element of financial risk and maybe addictive. Please play responsibly and at your own risk. Subject to applicable laws.

News Desk

Editorial desk at IndiaShorts.com. Write to us at news@indiashorts.com