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This document is based on my personal experience playing Canasta with experienced but not very seriously playing people. My playing skills are based in addition to experience on a chapter about Canasta in a book called MMM Korttipelikirja. That book has also influenced this document. The goal of the document is twofold: First I hope that it helps novice players, but also I try to expose my views about the game so that experienced players can compare the way I see the game to their own way. If you do this, please mail me the results of your comparison. Also other comments especially criticism are welcome. English is not my mother tongue; corrections to mistakes with the language are welcome.I try to explain what kind of things you must take into account when you plan your actions rather than give concrete advice. I think its typical for Canasta that almost every decision has both good and bad sides, and you must carefully consider which ones are better in the particular situation that youre playing. I also try to explain the reasons why you should or should not do certain things. My advice is not perfect and youre strongly encouraged to deviate from it when needed.And finally, this document covers only the 4player game in 2player teams with the classic 1950s rules.

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