The players discard the red threes they have received, taking the corresponding cards from the deck (this is done automatically during the game).Ģ. Eleven cards are dealt to each player, ( 13 cards in two players games). The most challenging games are up to 5,000 points.ġ. The needed score to win the game, is established when you create the table. The computer decides who draws automatically.Ģ.
With 4 players, the game is played in couples. It is possible to play a 2 players (hand to hand) or a 4 players game. Canasta is played with two decks of Poker cards each deck has 53 cards and two Jokers. The main objective of the game is to meld all cards as soon as possible, to finish the game before the others, and achieve the highest score.ġ. The groups of 7 identical cards are called Canastas. Canasta is a game of cards from the rummy family, whose goal is to form groups of 3 or more cards of the same value.