5 cards are distributed to each player in two rounds. Similarly, the player who makes 5 hands in this game will deal and make 2 hands in the next. The player who makes 2 hands in this game will make 3 hands in the next game. The person sitting on his/her right has to make 5 hands. Whosoever gets the 2 becomes the dealer and has to make 2 hands. Three cards, namely, 2, 3 and 5 are taken out, shuffled and then distributed. Ace to seven of spades and hearts and ace to eight of clubs and diamonds form the playing 30 cards. There are 30 cards because out of the 52 cards, 22 are removed. One player makes 5 hands, the second player has to make 3 hands and the dealer has to make 2 hands. Whoever finishes their cards first wins. It is a strategy game and hence blocking the others’ cards is the only way to win. As the game progresses all the suits will eventually be completed (ace to king). However, if the player has a 7 of any other suit, namely diamonds, spades or clubs, then passing is not an option the card has to be played. If the player does not have either a 6 or 8 of hearts then he/she will have to pass. The player next to him/her can only play either a 6 or 8 of hearts. The person who holds the 7 of hearts (Laal Paan) starts the game. If there are too many players then 2 decks can be used. Learn how to play these 5 very popular Indian card games.

What’s more, with the infusion of video games, apps and everything digital into our lives today, card games prove to be a welcome relief from the virtual world. Card games work wonderfully well in bridging the generation gap that is inherent to any family flocking situation. We Indians are a very family oriented bunch yes there’s always a family gathering, both immediate and extended, just around the corner.

Good 3 person card games