***FOREPLAY*** MAKE ALL TABLES DRAW 2 CARDS, 2 CANASTA, RATED, PRIVATE 1st hand you must have 6s in initial meld, no canastas until you have 6 and 9 melded 2nd hand you must have 9s in initial meld, no canastas until you have 6 and 9 melded 3rd hand back to 6s in initial meld 4th hand back to 9s in initial meld Keep alternating until game is done. You may meld other cards with your 6 or 9 just no canastas until you have both 6 and 9 melded.