Product Description

Canasta burst onto the scene in 1950 and created the biggest card game craze ever to hit the country. Millions were (and still are) captivated by the tantalizing twists of this great game and its romantic South American origin. Canasta Caliente features beautiful custom cards, score sheets and a sturdy rotating tray.

For 2 to 6 players.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5277 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Winning Moves
• Model: 1042
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 5.40" w x 2.70" l, .90 pounds

Features

• Contains: 112 premium quality Canasta cards, rotating tray, rules
• Beautiful, exotic-themed artwork
• Rotating card tray simplifies game play
• 2-6 players

From the Manufacturer
Custom Canasta cards capture the South American spirit of the rummy-like game; includes rotating card tray.

Customer Reviews

The simple fun of cards
We picked up Canasta Caliente before our recent trip to Mexico and have been hooked ever since. Canasta is a classic South American card game which took America by storm in the 1950's and this card set pays hommage to that time period with fantastic and colorful graphics. The goal is to create as many "melds" as possible (i.e. matching sets of three or more) leading up to the required amount of Canastas (seven cards each) before your opponents. If you lose the hand, you subtract the values of your unused cards from your score. This penalty doubles if you end up with the Caliente card. First person to reach 5000 points wins. Two to six playes.

The card point values are clearly marked, making it very easy to calculate your score. The cards themselves are nice and strong, with a glossy finish. We've been running them through a vintage metal Johnson card shuffler, and they have yet to bend or warp. The instructions are simple and well stated, plus there are several quick-tip cards with score values so you can save time.

Cards are fun and simple, and Canasta is a high energy card game that is perfect for small groups, travel, or simply passing time on a rainy day. For those of you looking for a swank card game for your next cocktail, lounge, or tiki party, grab this retro-inspired deck and have fun.

If you do plan on using the deck on a plane or train, buy the deluxe edition which includes a handy card tray (otherwise those cards will fly everywhere) and make sure you have plenty of room to spread out those melds.

Overall, a fun and simple game that will have you hooked in no time.

Good stuff.
We've played canasta with this deck a couple dozen times. It's starting to wear out, but I can't say we haven't gotten good use out of it. The art is festive, and the cards are informative (with a game like canasta, it's nice to have the point values on the cards). Personally, we tossed the "Caliente" cards because we don't think it adds anything (good) to the game. For anyone who hasn't played canasta, it's an excellent game that requires a good deal of statistical skill or instinct to play well. Highly recommend it.

Very fun game...
This is a really fun game that will keep your mind running. These cards are much better then using a regular deck of cards to play the game. Point values are on every card & you have the wild & stop cards marked. I enjoy playing this game because there's always conditions to be determined when trying to decide your next move. This game really keeps you thinking. The only problem I've come across is that after a while the cards start sticking a little & they become more difficult to shuffle. Over all though I'd say highly recommended.