The six common hand categories
| Order | Hand | Example | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail | K♠ K♥ K♦ | Three cards of the same rank |
| 2 | Pure sequence | 7♣ 8♣ 9♣ | Consecutive cards in one suit |
| 3 | Sequence | 7♣ 8♥ 9♦ | Consecutive cards in mixed suits |
| 4 | Colour | K♥ 8♥ 3♥ | One suit, without a sequence |
| 5 | Pair | J♠ J♦ 4♣ | Two equal ranks and a third card |
| 6 | High card | A♠ 9♥ 4♦ | No category above |
“Colour” means a shared suit here, not simply red or black cards. Hearts and diamonds together do not make a colour hand.
Compare the category first
In the common order, a low pair ranks above a high-card hand. For example, 3♠ 3♦ 7♣ is a pair; A♥ K♣ 9♦ remains high card. Looking only at the ace would miss the hand category.
For another check, compare 5♠ 6♠ 7♠ with 8♥ 9♣ 10♦. The first is a pure sequence and the second is a mixed-suit sequence. The category takes priority over the larger numbers in the second hand.
These comparisons illustrate standard categories. Variants with wild cards, altered rankings or other special rules must be checked separately.
Equal categories need another check
When both hands contain a pair, compare the pair ranks before the remaining card. For high-card or colour hands, comparison commonly starts with the highest card and continues down the ranks if needed. Read the table rules for a complete tie.
Ace sequences are a detail to check explicitly. Do not assume that A-2-3 and A-K-Q are ordered identically in every variant. Also confirm whether the game uses standard ranking or a variant that changes it.
Read the rules for your table
The Teen Patti game guide covers terminology and table formats. For a different card game, use the 13-card Rummy example. Download instructions and the linked app’s file information are on the Android APK page.
Rankings explain how a completed hand is evaluated. They do not tell you what the next deal will contain. Check game availability and rules in the app, and take breaks within your chosen session limits.