IT'S CANASTA!: If you like card games in the rummy family, then you'll love Canasta! THE PLAY: Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and "go out" by playing all cards in their hands. SOUTH AMERICA'S FINEST Custom Canasta cards capture the South American spirit of the game. THE STORY: Originally invented in the 1930's in Uruguay, the game quickly spread throughout South American eventually The United States! TRAVEL SIZED: You can easily pack this deck of cards in a carry-on or even a purse! Stay entertained while you're headed out on vacation or even just on a day trip.