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Sequence versus pure sequence

9♥ 8♣ 7♦ is a normal sequence because the ranks are consecutive and the suits are mixed. 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ is a pure sequence because the three cards also share one suit. In the traditional category order, pure sequence ranks above normal sequence.

This page compares sequences within the same category. For different categories, use the six-hand chart first. A colour such as K♣ 9♣ 4♣ shares a suit but is not consecutive.

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Try the sequence comparison

Choose a convention and compare two sequences. This example compares ranks within the same category.
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The 12 sequences under two ace conventions

PositionA-2-3 highestA-K-Q highest, then A-2-3
1A-2-3A-K-Q
2A-K-QA-2-3
3K-Q-JK-Q-J
4Q-J-10Q-J-10
5J-10-9J-10-9
610-9-810-9-8
79-8-79-8-7
88-7-68-7-6
97-6-57-6-5
106-5-46-5-4
115-4-35-4-3
124-3-24-3-2

These are explicit teaching conventions. Confirm the one used by the table or mode you are reading about. K-A-2 is not a standard consecutive run in this guide; the ace does not join the two ends into a circle.

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Two comparisons to practise

9-8-7 versus 8-7-6: with the same category, 9-8-7 ranks higher under either convention in the table.

A-2-3 versus A-K-Q: the outcome depends on the selected ace convention. A comparison that leaves out that rule is incomplete.

The comparison tool uses these stated rules only. It does not inspect an Android app, predict cards, evaluate jokers or represent a guaranteed result in a different mode.

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When another mode gives a different answer

Wild cards or a low-hand mode can change what counts as a sequence or which hand ranks higher. Learn the standard categories first, then read the exact rule change. See the variants guide.

Also called a 3 Patti sequence list, this reference covers the same 12 runs. Use the suit category and the stated ace convention together when making a comparison.

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Rule reference

Reference sources for this guide. Editorial review: 23 October 2026.