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Ponytail Canasta is a card game that originated in Uruguay in the early 20th century and became popular in many countries including the United States. It's typically played with two or more players, and involves forming melds of cards of the same rank and then "going out" by playing all of one's cards.
"Canasta has many variations and is known for its strategic depth and the importance of teamwork when played in partnerships. It's a classic game enjoyed by many card game enthusiasts around the world "[citation needed]
Ponytail canasta is a variation of the card game canasta. The rules for canasta were standardized in North America around the 1950s. It was this version of the game that gained worldwide popularity. In many countries, classic canasta is still played in more or less its original form, occasionally with minor variations.
In North America, some players have continued to develop the game. There are several variations of ponytail canasta, but no official version has ever been sanctioned. This is not Hand and Foot Canasta, but there are some similarities between the two games.
Canasta is generally agreed to be best for four players playing in pairs. However, there are playable versions for two, three, or four pairs. These additional player pairs call for additional decks of cards.