Indian Card and Crash Games — Rules and Guides

Plain-language rules for the card and crash games played across India: Teen Patti, Andar Bahar and Aviator.

Why this guide

Card games travel through families and festivals; the rules change from table to table. This guide writes down the common version of each game, the words players use and the mistakes beginners make.

Games covered

• Teen Patti — three cards, a round of betting, hand rankings close to poker.
• Andar Bahar — one joker card and two piles; pure chance.
• Aviator — a crash game: the multiplier grows until the plane flies away.

Play responsibly

Every game here has a house edge. Set a limit before you start, never chase losses, and keep games a pastime, not an income.