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Canasta

BICYCLE CANASTA GAMES

Bicycle Canasta Games provides hours of Latin inspired family fun!  Canasta is a rummy game that excites with it's wild cards and high scoring hands.  This game became the favorite of millions when it arrived from South America with the Samba and Bossa Nova, and it remains popular with players of all ages and skill levels today.  Bicycle Canasta brings you concise rules for the basic game, plus seven game variations including Pennies from Heaven, Mexicana, Chile and Urugay.  These high quality cards feature highlights on wild cards, point values printed on the card face, and the beautiful Fan Back design first introduced in 1894.
Please note: Canasta cards are standard (poker) sized and require a card tray (optional) that can fit poker cards both frontways and sideways.

Contents of Bicycle Canasta Games:
2 decks of cards including jokers
Instructions
CANASTA CALIENTE

Canasta Caliente is hot! The Canasta craze of the 1950's is back with this spicy twist on an old favorite! Canasta is basically a variation of our old standby, Rummy. The object of this game is to be the team who first scores 5,000 points by laying down sets of cards. You can rack up lots of points by Claiming the Prize pile or thwart your opponents by Freezing the Prize.
Please note: If using a card tray (optional), make sure the tray can fit standard (poker) size cards both frontways and sideways.
Contents of Canasta Caliente:
110 custom cards
Illustrated rules
CANASTA CALIENTE DELUXE

Canasta burst onto the scene in 1950 and created the biggest card game craze to ever hit the country!  Millions were (and are) captivated by the tantalizing twists of this great game and its romantic South American origin.  Your partnership aims to score 5,000 points by laying down sets of cards and adding to them.  Claiming the Prize pile can make your point total soar, and freezing the Prize pile helps to thwart your opponents.  Form a Canasta then go out to claim your bonuses!  The special Caliente ("hot") cards add an exciting 21st century variation.  This deluxe version of Canasta Caliente features 2 decks of beautiful custom cards, and a sturdy rotating card tray. Please note: Color of tray may vary from that shown, however, color will compliment the custom cards nicely.
 
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