Deluxe Canasta Caliente

Canasta is a great game and is a lot of fun!! I would suggest buying the standard version though. The Deluxe Caliente version comes with a goofy plastic card holder that is not worth using, and four negative bonus cards that make it "Caliente". We threw those cards out after a few games. Buy the cheaper one. It's just the same- only without the expensive gimmicks.

The game comes without any instructions...the first game I've ever purchased in my life without any. Fortunately, I know how to play canasta, but this set introduces a new "hot" card for a variation in play. Problem is, no direction as to how it is used.

The Canasta Game is great, so much better to play than using regular decks of cards. My husband caught right on and now we play all the time. I highly recomend it for families of all ages.

Ditto all the 5-star reviews. I love this game. Here's my suggestion for a 5-star evening: Decorate the patio in chili pepper lights, pinatas,and colorful cutout posters. Set up tables with umbrellas. Put a Salsa music CD in the boom box. Set up a taco bar/nacho bar with lots of chips and salsa, and don't forget the frozen Margaritas. And have the friends over for a "fantastico" evening of cards. The bigger the group the more decks you'll need and tables (do 4 to 6 people to a table). This game is fairly easy to learn and play, and gets better the more you play it. Take a siesta as the sun sets for some Mexican coffee and fried ice cream and deal another round. !MUY BIEN!

This is a really fun game to play with 2 couples but be sure to read the rules thoroughly so you understand the game and the point system.
We had a great time playing it. Any age group over 12 could probably understand and enjoy it.
I like the fact that it included the tray, that made the handling of the cards easier.