We have taught hundreds of people to play using our instructional handouts and cheat sheets. What makes our cheat sheet unique is that it not only has scoring values and special hands, but it also has important rule reminders and a step by step guide to scoring all on a 6.5 × 8 laminated card. The best part about a cheat sheet is that it’s okay to use when playing with other people!

Our scorepad is designed to help beginners easily navigate scoring, but it’s also easy for all skill levels! Use the space on the side designated for calculations of the base, and take advantage of an extra row to calculate the round total in addition to the cumulative total. Rules are Modern American Canasta, using the table rules we teach. Your group might play with slightly different scoring values (for example how to handle a 3 as the last card and points for special hands like zip code), and that’s just something to establish prior to starting your game. 1 pad with 50 pages, 70 lb paper.