***STAIRCASE NT*** 2 CANASTA You can only meld and canasta 5s, 6s, 8s, 9s, Jacks, and Queens. All other cards (3s, 4s, 7s, 10s, Kings, and Aces) are discards only. You do not have to meld in any specific order, but you do need all cards melded in order to canasta. No touching the pile!