An ordinary meld
Two natural kings + one wild two. A group illustration, not an opening-meld ruling.
See the meld. Understand the group.
Illustrative card groups for the Bicycle classic reference.
Read the example label
These diagrams illustrate matching ranks and wild-card counts. They do not test a full hand or decide whether an initial meld may be played. Select an example to compare the groups, or print the reference.
Use the complete source
Follow Bicycle’s Canasta guide for conditions and exceptions. Keep other variants in separately labelled notes.
Bicycle classic reference
One rank. Different groups.
A natural canasta
Seven natural eights; no wild cards.
A mixed canasta
Five natural queens + two wild cards.
Illustrations only. Read the complete Bicycle reference for eligibility and timing.