Andar Bahar Game Rules: How to Play the Andar Bahar Card Game

October 3, 2026 · Yono Rummy

Andar Bahar is one of the simplest card games in India. There are only two sides - Andar (inside) and Bahar (outside) - and you pick one.

How the game is played

  1. One card is placed face-up. This is the joker (or "main") card.
  2. Players bet on Andar or Bahar.
  3. Cards are then dealt one by one, alternately to Andar and Bahar.
  4. The first side to receive a card of the same rank as the joker card wins.

Things to know

  • The result depends entirely on the cards that come out, so no skill can change the outcome.
  • Payouts are set by each platform and may differ between Andar and Bahar.
  • Rounds are fast, so losses can add up quickly. Fix a limit before you play.

Andar Bahar appears in the game lineup of several apps on our apps page. Check each app's own rules and payout terms. Play only if you are 18+ and read our disclaimer.

Apps to try

18+ only. Real-money games carry a risk of financial loss. See all apps.

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