Piatnik Samba Canasta is a triple-deck card set made for fans of Canasta-style games who want to step up into the lively Samba variant. Manufactured in Austria by Piatnik, one of the world’s most respected playing-card makers, this elegant box includes three full decks with printed point values so scoring Sambas, Canastas, and Bolivias is fast and intuitive.
What’s in the Box
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3 x 55 playing cards with value points – Three complete decks, each with clearly printed point values on every card for quick scoring.
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3 jokers in each deck – Extra wild cards suitable for Samba, classic Canasta, and related rummy variants.
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Rules included – Instructions for Samba Canasta and alternative play modes so you can start playing straight away.
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Sturdy presentation case – Slim red-and-black gift box that keeps all three decks neatly organized and travel-ready.
Features & Play
Samba Canasta uses three decks and allows players to meld both sets and runs, building extended sequences called “sambas” alongside traditional seven-card canastas. The Piatnik value-point cards remove the need for scoring charts by printing each card’s point worth directly on its face, making the game far easier for beginners and speeding up tallying for experienced groups. With support for 2–6 players (four in partnerships being most popular), this triple-deck set is ideal for game nights, clubs, and holidays.
Printed on Piatnik’s durable, smooth-finished stock with classic red and blue patterned backs, the Samba Canasta triple deck delivers casino-quality handling in a compact package that’s built for years of table time.
