The Canasta Connection · Skills Practice
Initial Meld & Point Counting Drill
Pick, organize, discard, and decide when you are ready to open.
Easy · 125+
Medium · 155+
Hard · 180+
Easy opening: 125+ pts + one natural meld
Turn 1 · Hand 13 cards
Your opening on the table
Select cards in your rack, then choose “Move Selected to Table.”
Start your turn: pick a card.
Ace is high. 2s and Jokers are wild cards. Drag cards left/right to organize them yourself, or use Sort Low → High.
Not ready to open?
Select one card in your rack and