MAKE ALL TABLES DRAW 2 CARDS, 1 CANASTA, RATED, PRIVATE.
1st player to draw every hand names the card that must be melded with initial meld. You can draw before you name the card. If a player forgets to name a card on their first turn of the hand, then their opponent can name the card on their turn. Before you meld any cards the meld card must be called. If a player melds with no meld card being called then its a DQ. Players are not allowed to pick up the discard deck at all but you may go out at any time.