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This app needs a lot of work. Wouldnt let me go out because it said I need a canasta - even though my partner had one. Another time it said one of my melds was invalid - even though they were all correct.Yet another time I had one card - a 10 (worth10 points) left when opposing team went out but tally showed 20. Instructions have poor grammar which throws off learners, also incomplete and confusing e.g. it shows point value for concealed and hand canasta but doesnt explain what they are. I had to search on-line to get explanations. It also said in order to pick up the discard pile you need two matching cards in hand (which is impossible if the other card is on the discard pile) instead of saying you need two matching RANKS in hand. Obvious to experts but confusing for beginners. Doesnt show a breakdown of points once a player goes out, which would be very helpful for beginners. Would also be nice if it had an option to show running points. It really is too bad this is the only canasta app available.
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Canasta Gold, v1.0