FAQ

Fair questions, straight answers.

Is it really free?

Yes. Every mode, every table size, every house rule — free, no ads. We sell deck designs, felts and an optional membership. Never gameplay.

Is this real Canasta?

Classic rules: 108-card double deck, frozen piles, red threes, black threes, minimum melds by score, natural and mixed canastas, games to 5,000 — plus the house rules real tables use. Full rules on How to play.

Can I play with family far away?

That's the whole point. Start an online table, share the 4-letter code, and anyone is dealt in — phone, tablet or computer, nothing to install.

Is there a phone app?

Android, yes — download it here. iPhone is on the way; until then the game plays beautifully in Safari (see Get the game).

Do I need an account?

Not for solo or pass-and-play. A free account is only for online tables, syncing your style across devices, and the shop.

Can I gift a deck to someone?

Yes — every shop item has a "Gift this" option that sends it to a friend's email. If they don't have an account yet, the gift waits for them.