Canasta is a card game that usually has two decks & four players split into two partnerships. The main goal is to create "canastas," or melds, whsatta king ki gameich are made up of seven or more cards of the same rank. As they try to make these melds and strategically manage their hands, players alternately draw from the stockpile or discard pile. Canasta stands out from other rummy variations due to its focus on partner cooperation and teamwork.