OBJECT OF THE GAME The object of the game is to accumulate more points than your opponent. Highest point total at the end of three rounds is determined to be the winner. Scores are cumulative for the three rounds. Each player is assigned a number which determines who their partners will be for each of the three rounds. (Generally you start with the pile that has the highest point value card on the bottom.) We play three rounds.
You are allowed to look at the bottom of each pile to decide which stack you want to use first. Remaining cards are placed in a stack face down in the center of the table. The second remains face down on the table. Each player is dealt two (2 piles of 15 cards each. High draw goes first play continues to the left.
The first player is determined by a cut of the cards. (20 of each number, 10 jokers total.) Twos are always considered wild making a total of 30 wild cards in the deck. 5 decks of standard playing cards with 2 jokers per deck are used. Team members sit opposite each other at a table. TEXAS CANASTA RULES GENERAL The game is played with two teams of two players.
TEXAS CANASTA RULES GENERAL the Game Is Played with Two Teams of Two Players
