Do you replace dead cards in sequence?

If a player has a card which does not have an open space on the game board, the card is considered "dead" and may be discarded during that player's turn. The player then draws a new card from the draw deck before proceeding with normal play.

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2024-02-21 03:04:26

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Can you use a dead card in a special hand in canasta?
Note that a special hand may include cards matching a closed (complete) canasta melded
melded
In card games, a meld is a set of matching cards, typically three or more, that earn a player points and/or allow them to deplete their hand. Melds typically come in sequences of ascending cards belonging to the same suit known as runs (8♠ 9♠ 10♠) or sets/groups of cards of identical rank (8♠ 8♣ 8♥).
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by the opposing team - i.e. cards that would otherwise be considered 'dead'. Since a special hand cannot use cards taken from the discard pile this does not prevent dead cards from being safe to discard.
2024-02-09 13:12:11

Can you replace a player with a red card?
Red card (dismissal)
A red card is shown by a referee to signify that a player must be sent off. A player who has been sent off is required to leave the field of play immediately, must take no further part in the game and cannot be replaced by a substitute, forcing their team to play with one fewer player.
2024-01-09 18:08:27

How many cards make a sequence?
The number of cards dealt to each player varies by the number of people playing: Two players: Seven cards each. Three or four players: Six cards each. Six players: Five cards each.
2024-01-05 13:57:48

Can you use a regular deck of cards for sequence?
A: You can use 2 packs of regular playing cards. Helpful?
2023-10-18 04:38:22

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