PH888 Andar Bahar Rules: The House Card, Two Piles, One Match
Andar Bahar rules in short: the dealer turns up a house card, you bet on Andar or Bahar, then cards are dealt one at a time to the two piles until one matches the house card's rank.
- Step 1
- Watch the house card
- Step 2
- Place your bet on Andar or Bahar
- Step 3
- Follow the alternate deal
- Step 4
- Stop at the match
- Step 5
- Settle the bets
The andar bahar rules fit on one card, which is why the game spread from Indian tables to every online Cards lane. You bet on which of two piles will receive the first card matching a face-up house card, and that is the whole decision. On PH888 you will find Andar Bahar from both JILI and WG in the Cards tab; the casino card games list explains where it sits among house-banked games.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| House card | the face-up card whose rank must be matched |
| Andar | the inside pile |
| Bahar | the outside pile |
| Match | the first dealt card of the same rank as the house card |
Before you start
- Open the game’s rules screen and note the payout on each side.
- Check whether this version decides the first pile by the house card’s colour or always deals to Andar first.
- Note any side bets and their payouts; treat them as separate wagers.
- Decide your stake per round and how many rounds you will play.
Andar bahar rules: how to play Andar Bahar, step by step
- Watch the house card. After the shuffle and cut, one card goes face up.
- Place your bet on Andar or Bahar. Pick the pile you expect to get the match.
- Follow the alternate deal. Cards go face up, one at a time, to the two piles in turn.
- Stop at the match. The first card of the same rank ends the round.
- Settle the bets. The pile holding the match wins; the other loses.
Payouts and the house edge
pagat.com’s rules give the standard figures:
| House card | Andar pays | Bahar pays |
|---|---|---|
| Black (first card to Andar) | 0.9 to 1 | 1 to 1 |
| Red (first card to Bahar) | 1 to 1 | 0.9 to 1 |
The first-card side gets the match about 51.5% of the time, leaving a 2.15% house edge on that side and 3% on the other. As pagat.com’s own example puts it, a 1,000 bet on the first-card side returns 1,900, while the same bet on the other side returns 2,000.
Andar Bahar online and Super Andar Bahar
Online versions often add bets on how many cards are dealt before the match, paid in ranges, and bets on the house card’s colour, suit or rank. Names such as Super Andar Bahar or Speed Andar Bahar usually mean one of those additions or a faster deal; JILI lists a Speed Andar Bahar alongside its standard game. The core round stays the same, so check the rules screen for what the extra bets pay. JILI’s studio facts are on the JILI provider page.
Common errors
You assumed suits matter.
You bet the first-card side expecting even money.
For games where your play matters more than the deal, compare the ludo game format and the 13 cards split in Pusoy.
FAQ
Which pile gets the first card in Andar Bahar?
In pagat.com's rules, Andar gets the first card when the house card is black and Bahar when it is red. Some versions always deal to Andar first.
Why does one side pay 0.9 to 1?
The pile that receives the first card has a slightly better chance of getting the match, about 51.5% per pagat.com, so it pays less to keep the game balanced for the house.
Is the house card the same as a joker?
Many players call it the joker, but it is an ordinary card turned face up. pagat.com calls it the house card and notes the other names mislead.