Canasta.

Canasta.

Also known as Argentine Rummy

25K ratings
633 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2015
  • July 4, 2026
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Experience the strategic card game of the rummy family, featuring joker cards for unpredictable gameplay. Form melds, create canastas, and aim for 5000 points to win team rounds.

โœ“Rummy family card game
โœ“Joker cards for unpredictability
โœ“Team play against computer
โœ“Forming melds and canastas
โœ“Scoring to 5000 points
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What's New in Canasta.

4.3

July 4, 2026

Minor fixes.

12

In-App Purchases

$9.99

Advanced Features

Ability to play with advanced features

User reviews

Great Canasta app

I enjoy playing this game and it is smooth and easy to use.

Canasta

Good fun,

Fun but one rule is wrong

In a two player game, the rules state you start with 15 cards each, not 11. 2 players is 15 cards. 3 players is 13 cards, and 4 players is 11 cards.

No longer as enjoyable

Recently I notice the โ€œpartnerโ€ player has gone from dumb to downright sabotaging. Itโ€™s actually super frustrating and leads to hundreds or thousands of points going to your opponents. If youโ€™re looking for mindless peaceful joy, this is no longer it.

Crazy

This Canasta is a cheating game. It doesnโ€™t even play by the rules it states in the game. I wouldnโ€™t recommend to anyone.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Partner ignores player's instructions

Bug

Opponents get unrealistic card draws

Bug

Incorrect implementation of Canasta rules

Bug

Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Online multiplayer mode

Feature

Customizable difficulty levels

Feature

Ability to choose partner skill level

Feature

Clearer display of canasta information

Feature

Option to play 2-player version

Feature

FAQ

What is Canasta?

Canasta is a popular card game belonging to the rummy family, also known as Argentine Rummy. It's characterized by the use of joker cards, which adds an element of unpredictability and challenge to the gameplay. Players form melds and aim to create a 'canasta,' a group of seven cards, to finish rounds.

How do you win in Canasta?

The objective of Canasta is to score points by forming melds, which are groups of cards of the same rank. A special meld of seven cards is called a canasta. The first team to reach a score of 5000 points wins the game.

Is Canasta a single-player game?

No, Canasta is designed for team play. In this application, you play as a team with a computer opponent against another computer team. This setup allows for strategic partnerships and competitive rounds.

What makes Canasta challenging?

The inclusion of joker cards significantly increases the game's challenge and unpredictability. These wild cards can be used in melds and add a dynamic element, requiring players to adapt their strategies on the fly.