We have a lot of types of canasta that we can play and there are some that come to the table with a different rules set that has to be respected while playing. Before anyone decides to try a type of canasta that is not common, there is a need to understand all the associated extra rules.

If we are to name all the types of canasta we would not be able to do so as many exist. On the other hand, we can tell you of those that you are most likely going to come across. These are Uruguay Canasta, Joker Canasta, Mexican Canasta, 2 Players canasta, Bolivian Canasta, Pennies from Heaven, Jonola, Albany Canasta, Mexicana, Samba, Sevens and Hand and Food. Different rules can appear for some types of canasta like what we are going to present below.

In types of canasta like Samba you will have the possibility of melding three or more cards in a sequence. Then, there is the possibility of having limits to the number of cards that a player might take from any discard pile. As a simple example, you might just be allowed to draw a maximum of 5 cards or you could draw them all till the wild card. In different cases teams that do not deal can receive a bonus if the deck of cards is to be cut exactly at the number of cards that is required to make a complete deal. Other types of online canasta will offer extra hands, called foots, to players or teams when dealing.

One type of canasta that is not that well known but growing fast in popularity is the Canadian Version. This version uses 3 card decks and all players are dealt fifteen cards.

Most uncommon types of canasta games are recommended for people that are not satisfied with rules that apply in regular canasta or simply want something new. Think about the possibility of learning how to play a less common canasta variation and you might find a game that is better suitable for you. Also, whenever you are going to play canasta in the online environment you need to understand that such uncommon variations are usually not found. You will most likely find uncommon types of canasta in live games that you play with friends.