Player Cumulative Score
| Count | Points |
|---|---|
| 0 – 14,995 | 50 points |
| 15,000 – 29,995 | 90 points |
| 30,000 – 49,995 | 120 points |
To achieve the count, players create several melds at once; the melds can be of more than the minimum size of three cards. The standard values of the cards played are added together to reach the requirement. It is the card value that counts (if a player were to lay down seven 4's making a Canasta, the point value toward the minimum requirement would only be 35 (seven times 5 points) not 500 points for the Canasta). Once the minimum point value is reached, then the Canasta is made and counts 500 points at the end of the hand.
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