Number of Players 2-6
Similar games: Millers’ Midwest Hand & Foot, 500 Rum,

Canasta is a strategic and engaging card game, typically played by 2 to 6 players in partnerships or individually. The game uses two standard decks of cards (including Jokers) and focuses on forming melds—sets of three or more cards of the same rank. Jokers and 2s serve as wild cards, adding flexibility to melds.

The objective is to score points by creating “Canastas” (melds of seven or more cards) and capturing additional points through various card combinations. Players also aim to reduce opponents’ opportunities to score by strategically playing and discarding cards.

The game is played in rounds, and the first team or player to reach a set point total (often 5,000) wins. Canasta’s balance of strategy, teamwork, and luck has made it a beloved classic among card game enthusiasts worldwide.

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Game
2 Deck of Cards
Rules

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