AMERICAN CANASTA SOCIETY

** Rules have been revised as of November 2016 **

Welcome to the official website of the American Canasta Society, LLC. The Society caters exclusively to Canasta players and all things Canasta. Invented in Montevideo, Uruguay, Canasta is one of the most popular card games in the United States. It combines luck of the draw, skill and diverse strategies. It is challenging and affords a great social experience as the game is typically played with four people. Membership, which is free, entitles you to download the complete set of rules at any time, access the member forum—where you can share ideas and learn new strategies, and our ever growing strategy section—dedicated to improving your game to its highest level. Feel free to email us with questions or comments at any time.

What is Canasta?

Invented in Montevideo, Uruguay, Canasta is one of the most popular card games in the United States. It combines luck of the draw, skill and diverse strategies. It is challenging and affords a great social experience as the game is typically played with four people.
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Rules of the Game

Free membership entitles you to download the entire set of rules. The Society has compiled the most complete set of current rules. There are many “table rules” utilized by different groups, but this represents a uniform set of rules to play by. Revisions may occur from time to time, and members will be notified.
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Strategy

Check out our ever growing strategy section as members share tips of what to play, what not to play and when. Sharpen your game with these fabulous ideas. Feel free to add to the section by joining and participating in our member forum.
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Community

Members can ask questions and participate in helping fellow members in our forums designed to help answer your questions.
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CANASTA NEWS

Game in singer island area needed

We have a member looking for a game in singer island area. Anyone know of one.  I can suggest getting friendly with someone at BallenIsles country club.  They allow guests on Friday.