At first the directions were a bit confusing to understand however once we got the hang of it we were on a roll. It’s one of those games where everything falls into place once you start playing.
Hand and Foot Canasta is perfect for 4 players although more can play as long as you have an even number of players. The games includes 4 decks of cards for 4 times the fun. The cards have been created with point values pictured on them for easy play and learning. We had a blast and I truly cannot wait until we get together to play again.
Priced at less than ten dollars, Hand and Foot Canasta is the perfect gift and holiday stocking stuffer. It’s a great twist on the classic Canasta game!
What our reviewers think:
The Clan McLeod: After taking a couple of hands to get accustomed to it, we had a lot of fun and hope to play again soon! If your family enjoys playing games together, try it out! Like us, you’ll soon discovered that Canasta isn’t just for old folks!
Mom Giveaways: This past weekend was my brother’s birthday so when we went to his birthday dinner I brought the game along. We quickly got a group of four to play and started playing. Once we played a couple of rounds and got the hang of things we started to really enjoy the card game. I really enjoyed playing Canasta Hand & Foot and I’m looking forward to the next time my family can get together to play.
The way I see it: We are big time game players at our house. We love board games, Wii and card games alike. Even our young grandchildren enjoy playing games. I’m a firm believer that playing games teaches sportsmanship because everyone, occasionally, must learn to loose graciously.
An Island Review: I have to admit that I was a little confused at first but after reading the rules a few times, I realized that it was very similar to Gin Rummy except that the groups of cards that you put down are a little different. The whole goal of the game is to beat your opponent by scoring more points. You score points by melding cards, and making as many canastas as possible. A canasta is a meld of at least seven cards of the same rank.
Our Seven Qtpies: I tested it out with the ladies at Ladies Night Out. It was really a fun game, and easy to learn. Only two of us had played Hand and Foot before. Now, if you know anything about Canasta games, everyone has their own rules, so that was fun, deciding which of our rules applied, lol. The game does have a very complete set of rules, and they are easy to follow and learn.Forgetfulone: The instructions are a bit confusing, but once you get going, everything falls into place.Just a Mom’s take on things: Partner games like this one are always a blast since there’s interaction between the partners and with the opposition – I think that Hand and Foot Canasta would be a fun party game.3 P’s Mama Says: We will most certainly play Canasta Hand & Foot game by Marina Games again - maybe during our annual New Year’s Games.
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November 15th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Oh my goodness! My mom and I have been looking for canasta cards forever! My aunt has a set that has the point values on it and we can’t find them anywhere (she’s not sure where she got them). Anyway, please, please, please enter me in your contest! I’ve played canasta a couple of times, but mom plays it with my aunts quite often. I would love to get this for a Christmas gift for Mom!
My email is tabby2004 [at] hotmail [dot] com
November 16th, 2008 at 6:58 am
no never took the time to learn
November 16th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I have never played Canasta before but we love games and this one looks fun and we’d love to try it.
Thanks!
November 16th, 2008 at 7:37 am
No, but I wish I had. My family loves to play games.
November 16th, 2008 at 7:46 am
back in 1954, canasta was a card game that everyone in my family played and we even played teams. Children these days do not seem to think cards much fun, but we grew up playing crazy 8, solitaire, old maid etc.
November 16th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I’ve never played Canasta before.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:09 am
I have never played canasta before, although I have heard of it in books and movies.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I have only played on Pogo so I am still not sure of the rules.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I subscribe.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:30 am
I have heard lots about it but have never played. Sounds like fun!
November 16th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I’ve never played canasta before. But it sounds like a great family game. We could really use something like this for the holidays. My neighbor buys a new board game each year so that the family will spend the day bonding instead of heading off in different directions. My kids are getting old enough to make this a tradition for us and canasta would be a great addition.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:10 am
long ago I remember watching the grandfolks play
November 16th, 2008 at 9:10 am
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November 16th, 2008 at 9:13 am
nope never played it before
November 16th, 2008 at 9:13 am
I have never played canasta, but I love card games and would love to try this one.
thanks for sharing
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November 16th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I am subscribed.
thanks
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November 16th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I have never played canasta before but it sounds like fun!
November 16th, 2008 at 9:31 am
I’ve never played it before
November 16th, 2008 at 9:31 am
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November 16th, 2008 at 9:37 am
How have I not played this before? I love learning new games and this one looks fun.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I know how to play but am not good at it.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I am a subscriber!
November 16th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I have played Canasta many years ago and I currently play Hand and Foot. This is a great game. I hope I will win.
November 16th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I have been playing since I was 8. Taught my kids and now my grandkids, I play online, I love the game.
November 16th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I learned to play Canasta when I was in grade school. We all brought lunch in our lunch boxes and ate in the lunch room. The secretary, who we called “Jeannie in the Office”, taught me to play and we played every day. When I moved away, I never played it again. A couple of years ago, my Mom, who is 87, and a Senior Life Master Duplicate Bridge player, and who taught us to play hearts and other card games, said she had a new game to teach us called Hand and Foot. She had the directions written out on a piece of paper. We have been playing ever since, but until today, I didn’t know it was a form of Canasta!
November 16th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I have never played it!
November 16th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Nope, i’ve never played.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:41 am
i love playing canasta with my mom
November 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I love playing canasta, my husband and I play it for fun at night after the babies go to bed
November 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I already subscribe
November 16th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I have never played it, but it sounds like fun. We often enjoy playing Euchre in our home.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
It has been years since I have played canasta. I would love to win this to add to our nightly game list. Thanks for the great giveaway.
November 16th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I’ve never played Canasta, but I would love to learn!
November 16th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I subscribed!
November 16th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I have played Canasta but not this version. Sounds like fun for our family night.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I’ve never played before, but would love to try it out while the family is gathered during the holidays.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I played Canasta one time and it was a blast.
November 16th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I haven’t played this game yet, but my mom has and she says it’s fun.
November 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
never played
November 16th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I played canasta all the time with a group of friends when I was a kid. As I got older, I’d try to get others to learn so we could play, but everyone considered it their Grandma’s game. By now, I barely remember how to play — about all I can recall is “melding” to open. But I don’t know what the meld is.
November 16th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I have never played Canasta but as a child this was something my older relatives got together to play.
November 16th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I am a subscriber
November 16th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I love Canasta, my grandma showed me how to play! She even tried to let me win! Looks like fun!
November 16th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
One of my friends in highschool was big into Hand and Foot, but I’m not sure if it’s the same as Hand and Foot Canasta…….?
November 16th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I’ve never played canasta, but I have neighbors that play foot and mouth. I think I would like to try.
November 16th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
We always play when we go down to visit my parents. We love it.
November 16th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I played with my mother and her friends when I was young
November 16th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
I’m a subscriber.
November 16th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
no, we’ve never played canasta
November 16th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I played a canasta game when I was a kid but it wasn’t called hand and foot. I would love to win it so I can learn to play.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
never played would love to check this out!
November 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
We used to play canasta with my parents at the kitchen table on Friday nights. It was so much fun. My mom, her mom, and her sister still love to play canasta. This would bring back nostalgia to pass on to my children. Thank you for the opportunity!
November 16th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I have never played but sounds like fun
November 16th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I played it when I was a child.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
YES ,
A HAVE PLAYED BEFORE
BUT IT HAS BEEN A FEW MONTHS
;’.)
November 17th, 2008 at 3:05 am
No I have never played Canasta
November 17th, 2008 at 3:52 am
have never played but have always wanted to learn. THANKS for entry!
November 17th, 2008 at 3:52 am
am subscribed. thanks again!
November 17th, 2008 at 3:53 am
have your button on my sidebar.
Again…thanks for entry
November 17th, 2008 at 6:38 am
I have never played, but I remember my parents playing with friends and making lots of noise!
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November 17th, 2008 at 8:11 am
I’ve only played canasta online at Pogo so I kinda know the rules but the point scoring is a mystery. The point values on the cards will help a lot and we’ve been looking for a couple of new games to play.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:45 am
i’ve never played canasta, but i used to play the hand & foot cardgame as a kid for hours and hours and hours and hours!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:02 am
I have never played canasta
November 17th, 2008 at 9:03 am
yes I have played and would love to win
November 17th, 2008 at 9:58 am
I never learned to play Canasta. But, as they say, “it’s never to late”.
November 17th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I have played Canasta as a child, but I forgot how to play
November 17th, 2008 at 10:53 am
yes, but recently moved and can’t find players here.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Have never played - but would love to learn. Thank you for this great contest and prize!
November 17th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I have not played Canasta yet, but it looks like an easy card game for the whole family.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I have never played canasta but we like to play cards. This looks like it would be fun. Thanks for the chance.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I’ve never played it before.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I love to play Canasta on Club Pogo against the robots. I have never played with anyone. Thank you so much!
November 17th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I’m subscribed.
November 17th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
No, I’ve never played Canasta before. It does look fun though and I love games!
November 17th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I have never played canasta before!
November 17th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
We played a game called Hand and Foot with my former in-laws years ago an I wonder if this is the same type of game. I have played Canasta a couple of times, it was fun.
November 17th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
I have played Canasta for years. Two and four people. I would love to win this game. Sounds like fun
November 17th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I have played but only online. This looks like a blast.
November 17th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Canasta sounds good!
November 17th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Have never played but it looks like a fun family game!
November 17th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
my mother loves playing this game, it would be great to learn to play so I can play with her!
November 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
never played but sounds fun!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net
November 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
we are subscribers!
thanks!
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November 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
we have the button!
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November 17th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Yes I played Canasta many years ago with my parent and relative. We even played a three deck version called Samba.
November 17th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
We’ve never played! But I’d love to!
November 17th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
never played it!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I never played it but I remember as a kid my parents inviting their friends over to play it.
November 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
nope
November 17th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I played Canasta when I was a little girl. I can’t remember how it was played. I have played Hand & Foot. I just love that game. We don’t have a neat game like the one being offered. We play with several decks of standard playing cards. Would love to win this game. Who knows? Maybe we’d play the “right” way.
Thanks so much for the giveaway.
November 17th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I am a subscriber via email.
Thank you.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:28 am
No, I’ve never played, looks like fun.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Not yet. But it looks like fun
thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
November 18th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
i’ve never played
November 18th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
My husband and I love to play Canasta with my parents. It is a great combination of strategy and luck.
November 18th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I’ve never played canasta before, but I’d love to try!
November 18th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I have never played canasta before so I would love to learn. Thanks for a great giveaway
November 18th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I have never played canasta, but would absolutly love to learn
thank you
November 18th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I’ve only played Canasta on my computer.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I subscribed.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I added your button to my blog.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:11 am
I used to play Canasta with my cousins as a kid. It was a blast! I could teach my grandkids to play with their cousins.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:36 am
I’ve never played canasta. It looks like fun though.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Can’t remember the last time that I played Canasta.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I have played Canasta for about 45 yars and love it! Would love to teach my neice and nephew how to play!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
no never played it
November 19th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I didn’t realize it was Canasta, but I think I’ve played “hand and foot” with my in-laws. But we just used regular cards.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I have your button on my sidebar.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I use to play conasta on my Grandma’s front porch with my family and friends.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:17 am
never played
November 20th, 2008 at 12:57 am
I am new to canasta but would like to learn it.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:15 am
I am pretty sure I never played before.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:15 am
I have your button on my blog: Here
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November 20th, 2008 at 1:16 am
I am a subscriber!
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November 20th, 2008 at 1:16 am
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
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November 20th, 2008 at 5:14 am
I started playing Canasta at age 10 and took it up again about 6 years ago.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I have six children and we LOVE board games, but I have never heard of Canasta!! New games are always welcome..it looks fun!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Yes. All the time!
November 20th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
No, I had not even have heard of it before.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Never played it but it looks fun!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I have never played but I would love to learn!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Yes, I’ve played before!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I’ve played Hand and Foot before . I did not realize it was a Canasta game. It was fun.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:21 am
Love to play when in high school, great weekend pastime, thanks for the memories and the giveaway, love to win
November 21st, 2008 at 12:38 am
I’ve played Canasta online, but never as a card game. It’d be fun I’m sure.
November 21st, 2008 at 5:38 am
I play Canasta all the time. I started playing it a few years back on Pogo.
November 21st, 2008 at 6:33 am
Our family plays Canasta all of the time. We have even taught it to the younger children to play. We never go to a family gathering without our cards!
November 21st, 2008 at 8:46 am
I use to love playing Canasta with my Dad, who has since passed) and his friends. Now I have no one to play with anymore!
November 21st, 2008 at 8:57 am
I have never played Canasta before but I sure would like to learn!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
November 21st, 2008 at 9:10 am
played it for hours with my grandmother - and I was born in 1943!!!!
November 21st, 2008 at 10:34 am
I remember playing Canasta in the 70s when first married.
November 21st, 2008 at 11:37 am
I have never played Canasta before but we love games and this one looks fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
November 21st, 2008 at 11:51 am
I’ve never played before. I remember my father saying his parents played it!
November 21st, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Never playes Canasta …need a fun game for the holidays…and for my aging mind…something new to learn…and I’m wishing on a star to win….
Thanks for the giveaway to fun and games !
November 21st, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I have never played Canasta, but I would love to win this so I can!
November 21st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
No…I’m not even sure what it is, but an awful lot of people play it, so it must be fun!
November 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
My sister is a HUGE hand and foot fan and we always play at her house. The whole family loves this game! Would love to try this version. Looks like it would make it even more interesting for the younger guys. Thanks!
November 21st, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Love Canasta!
November 21st, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I have not played this..I would love too tho
November 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Never, but it looks fun!
November 21st, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I have never played Canasta before, but would like to try!
November 21st, 2008 at 9:52 pm
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November 21st, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I have and I think that having the directions for Hand and foot written in front of me would really help me!
November 21st, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I played Canasta many years ago and would love to start playing again.
November 21st, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I’m also a subscriber.
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 am
have never played it before but i have heard good things about it from a couple of people
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 am
Have played it several times at a friends house and absolutly love it
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:20 am
I haven’t heard about this before. It sounds like a blast though…I will need to check it out!
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 am
Years and years ago, we would play Canasta while camping. Using plain cards. Didn’t know there was a newer type version called Canasta Hand & Foot with point values, that is wonderful, would love to win this.
brn2lisn(at)gmail(dot)com
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:58 am
I am 44 and have played canasta for years back when we were kids with out mom and dad. Then about 10 years ago I learned how to play hand and foot and I just love the game. When I do get to play it reminds me of great times with my mother who passed away June 25, 2003.
November 22nd, 2008 at 6:52 am
I have never played canasta.
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:07 am
I grew up playing canasta with my family.
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 am
I’ve never played canasta. garrettsambo@aol.com
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 am
love canasta- play on yahoo all the time
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:15 am
No, I have never played before, but it looks like so much fun.
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:31 am
Used to play it a lot.
November 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 am
I’m a subscriber
November 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 am
No I’ve never played Canasta. I thought it a game for old people but the game you show looks fun enough for my kids
November 22nd, 2008 at 10:57 am
ty 4 the entry and the awesome giveaway!:)
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
I have never played canasta before. I can’t believe it!
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
I have your button!
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 am
I subscribe too!
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
I have never played before, and have never heard of hand and foot canasta. sounds like fun!
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
i have nevr played but i would love to learn :)e
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I have heard a lot about the game but have never played it. It looks like fun.
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
never played it but would love a chance
November 22nd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Never! But it looks like fun!
November 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I love canasta!!! My family Always plays it on the holidays or when we are all together!
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
have never played before but would love to
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I have never played Canasta but we love playing games!
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
When I was younger my friend’s mom taught us to play canasta, we used to play just about every weekend. Later when I was older my new neighbors played hand and foot, it’s a great way to spend time with family and friends. Just out of curiosity for those of us that don’t win, where can we purchase it?
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I have never played.
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I put your button on my blog.
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I subscribed.
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I love to play Canasta. I used to play it with my family growing up and even have played it on Pogo.com
November 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Love to play canasta!
November 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I have never played Canasta, but this game sounds like a perfect way to start!
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I have never played canasta before.
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I subscribed to your feed.
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I’ve never played before. I guess I always thought that and bridge were for ‘old folks.’ Guess I’m starting to get up there.
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
No, i’ve never played before but would love to try
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Canasta is a new card game for me. We should learn how.
November 23rd, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I love to play canasta with my grandparents! Very cool game… thanks for the giveaway!
November 23rd, 2008 at 7:40 pm
We need this!! We play hand and foot every Tuesday night. Would love the Canasta game cards. Great give away!
jktpop@att.net
November 25th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I have never played Canasta, but my parents do (can we say gift?)
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net
November 25th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I subscribed to your feed.
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November 26th, 2008 at 6:41 am
I love to play Canasta. We will probably play over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Karen aka marrid66
Here On Columbia Avenue
4 Cats Make Me Crazy!
Da Boss And Bryguy
November 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am
My sister LOVES this game, what an awsome gift this would make for her.
stormy5475@aol.com
November 26th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
I’ve never played Canasta before. My inlaws keep trying to get me to learn but I’m just not hat motivated. I’ve always thought of it as an “old person’s game”! I know… I’m stereotyping! I’m sorry! I have played a card game hand and foot before but I’m not sure if its the same thing. Count me in for the giveaway though!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
We’ve enjoyed playing canasta with our friends. But its been such a long time I don’t remember the rules anymore.