How many players is Canasta?

Canasta plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Canasta take to play?

A game of Canasta takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Canasta rates 6.4/10 from 1,189 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around hand management, set collection.

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2–6 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Classic rummy where you aim to meld same-rank cards into high-scoring canastas.

Mechanics: Hand Management, Set Collection · Designer: Segundo Santos

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How many players is Canasta?: Canasta plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Canasta take to play?: A game of Canasta takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Canasta any good?: Canasta rates 6.4/10 from 1,189 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around hand management, set collection.