MAKE ALL TABLES DRAW 2 CARDS, 1 CANASTA, RATED, PRIVATE.
The first card that comes up each hand, is what you will need in your initial meld. So for example, the first card is a 4, then you will need 4's in your initial meld. The next hand, if a King is the first card then you will need Kings in your initial meld for that hand, so on and so forth. Just remember whatever the first card is for that hand you will need in your initial meld. If the new hand starts out with a wild card, red or black 3 in the discard pile, then you don't need a specific card in your initial meld, it's regular ntc. You may use other cards with your first card initial meld, but whatever the first card is, must be in your initial meld also. Players are not allowed to pick up the discard deck at all but you may go out at any time.
**BOTH PLAYERS NEED TO CALL TOP CARD B4 THE PLAY STARTS FOR EACH AND EVERY HAND!**