Unraveling the Mysterious 3 Patti Sequence

In the game of 3 Patti (also known as Teen Patti), a sequence is a crucial concept.

1. Types of sequences in 3 Patti

Straight sequence: A straight sequence is made up of three consecutive cards of different suits. For instance, a 5 of hearts, 6 of spades, and 7 of diamonds. The order of the cards is significant, and the sequence can be either in ascending or descending order. In ascending order, it can start from Ace - 2 - 3 and go all the way up to 10 - Jack - Queen - King - Ace (where Ace can be regarded as both high and low).

Pure sequence: A pure sequence consists of three consecutive cards of the same suit. For example, 3 of clubs, 4 of clubs, 5 of clubs. In the game, pure sequences are considered more powerful than normal (mixed - suit) straight sequences.

2. Significance in the game

- Sequences are among the stronger hands in 3 Patti. When comparing hands, a pure sequence is usually ranked higher than a straight sequence. Hands are compared based on the type of sequence and the rank of the cards within the sequence. For example, a sequence of King - Queen - Jack is stronger than a sequence of 5 - 4 - 3.

It should be noted that there is some confusion in the text as "3 Patti Sequence" was initially described in the context of 3 Patti but then related to Indian Rummy. In Indian Rummy, the concept is different.

In Indian Rummy, players strive to form sets or sequences with their cards. A "Patti" is a set of three cards of the same rank but different suits.

A "3 Patti Sequence" in Indian Rummy would typically mean having three such sets (Pattis) in your hand. For example:

1、First Patti: 7 of Hearts, 7 of Diamonds, 7 of Clubs

2、Second Patti: 9 of Spades, 9 of Hearts, 9 of Diamonds

3、Third Patti: K of Clubs, K of Spades, K of Hearts

In this situation, each Patti is composed of three cards of the same rank but different suits. Having three such Pattis would be rather rare and difficult to achieve in a standard game of Indian Rummy, as it would leave very few cards for forming other necessary sequences or sets in order to declare the game.