Canasta Junction
The Official App of the CLA™
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
4.10for iPhone, iPad and more
9.1
1K+ Ratings
Canasta Junction, LLC
Developer
151.6 MB
Size
Sep 10, 2024
Update Date
Sports
Category
9+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Canasta Junction
WHAT IS CANASTA JUNCTION?
The #1 Modern Canasta app!
Play now for free the most exciting and competitive variation of the card game Canasta!
If you know what Canasta is, you’re aware that there are different Canasta variants: Modern Canasta (also known as American Canasta), Classic Canasta, Hand and Foot Canasta, Samba, Buraco, Canastra, Burraco, Tranca, and more.
While the mechanics are similar to Gin or Rummy, Modern Canasta is the ultimate version of the original Canasta, an exciting card game created in Uruguay in the 1930s. If you already know how to play Gin, Rummy, or any other variant of Canasta, you’ll love Modern Canasta! If you are not yet a card player, you just found the perfect card game to start with!
HOW TO PLAY CANASTA JUNCTION?
You can play Canasta Junction by downloading the application from the App Store, or you can play it using any web browser on your computer.
Canasta Junction is for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an expert!
You choose the type of play: Live Play (multiplayer), Duplicate, or Solitaire:
◆ Live Play: play and chat with friends or sit at a random table and make new ones! You may also create your own table for a private game and decide what the house rules will be. And if a player is late, you can start with a robot!
◆ Duplicate: compete with other participants by playing the very same hands! Here is how it works: in each duplicate tournament you play six hands against our robots, and then your final score gets ranked against many other players. Tournaments are held daily. Rule out luck and show you are the King/Queen of Canasta Junction!
◆ Solitaire: play a match of Canasta with three robots. You can practice at any time of the day for free! All completed hands give you experience points. The more you practice and play, the higher your Canasta Junction Rank will be!
JOIN THE CANASTA JUNCTION COMMUNITY
Just like Bridge, Gin, or Rummy, Canasta Junction has a big community of passionate players where you can make new friends!
Download our Canasta Junction app for free and start practicing with robots. Then, subscribe to Live Play and play with real people.
A newsletter is sent every week to the community, with product and community news, game strategy tips, charity fundraisers, cruise and retreat opportunities, and more.
Also, Canasta Junction has a Facebook page, so don’t hesitate to subscribe to access the latest news about the game!
To join the Facebook Canasta Junction page, visit https://www.facebook.com/canastajunction
THE ONLY CANASTA APP ENDORSED BY THE CANASTA LEAGUE OF AMERICA™ (CLA™)
Canasta Junction is made available under the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
The #1 Modern Canasta app!
Play now for free the most exciting and competitive variation of the card game Canasta!
If you know what Canasta is, you’re aware that there are different Canasta variants: Modern Canasta (also known as American Canasta), Classic Canasta, Hand and Foot Canasta, Samba, Buraco, Canastra, Burraco, Tranca, and more.
While the mechanics are similar to Gin or Rummy, Modern Canasta is the ultimate version of the original Canasta, an exciting card game created in Uruguay in the 1930s. If you already know how to play Gin, Rummy, or any other variant of Canasta, you’ll love Modern Canasta! If you are not yet a card player, you just found the perfect card game to start with!
HOW TO PLAY CANASTA JUNCTION?
You can play Canasta Junction by downloading the application from the App Store, or you can play it using any web browser on your computer.
Canasta Junction is for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an expert!
You choose the type of play: Live Play (multiplayer), Duplicate, or Solitaire:
◆ Live Play: play and chat with friends or sit at a random table and make new ones! You may also create your own table for a private game and decide what the house rules will be. And if a player is late, you can start with a robot!
◆ Duplicate: compete with other participants by playing the very same hands! Here is how it works: in each duplicate tournament you play six hands against our robots, and then your final score gets ranked against many other players. Tournaments are held daily. Rule out luck and show you are the King/Queen of Canasta Junction!
◆ Solitaire: play a match of Canasta with three robots. You can practice at any time of the day for free! All completed hands give you experience points. The more you practice and play, the higher your Canasta Junction Rank will be!
JOIN THE CANASTA JUNCTION COMMUNITY
Just like Bridge, Gin, or Rummy, Canasta Junction has a big community of passionate players where you can make new friends!
Download our Canasta Junction app for free and start practicing with robots. Then, subscribe to Live Play and play with real people.
A newsletter is sent every week to the community, with product and community news, game strategy tips, charity fundraisers, cruise and retreat opportunities, and more.
Also, Canasta Junction has a Facebook page, so don’t hesitate to subscribe to access the latest news about the game!
To join the Facebook Canasta Junction page, visit https://www.facebook.com/canastajunction
THE ONLY CANASTA APP ENDORSED BY THE CANASTA LEAGUE OF AMERICA™ (CLA™)
Canasta Junction is made available under the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.10
Last updated on Sep 10, 2024
Old Versions
Canasta Junction v4.10 is Here!
We’re excited to bring you this update:
- Stay Connected: Push notifications now keep you informed on all CJ news.
- Smarter Play: Improved robot strategies with smarter opening decisions.
-Live Play Boost: Clearer game setup options.
- No more bugs: Resolved issues for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Update now to enjoy the new CJ experience!
We’re excited to bring you this update:
- Stay Connected: Push notifications now keep you informed on all CJ news.
- Smarter Play: Improved robot strategies with smarter opening decisions.
-Live Play Boost: Clearer game setup options.
- No more bugs: Resolved issues for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Update now to enjoy the new CJ experience!
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Version History
4.10
Sep 10, 2024
Canasta Junction v4.10 is Here!
We’re excited to bring you this update:
- Stay Connected: Push notifications now keep you informed on all CJ news.
- Smarter Play: Improved robot strategies with smarter opening decisions.
-Live Play Boost: Clearer game setup options.
- No more bugs: Resolved issues for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Update now to enjoy the new CJ experience!
We’re excited to bring you this update:
- Stay Connected: Push notifications now keep you informed on all CJ news.
- Smarter Play: Improved robot strategies with smarter opening decisions.
-Live Play Boost: Clearer game setup options.
- No more bugs: Resolved issues for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Update now to enjoy the new CJ experience!
4.9.2
Jun 27, 2024
Dear Canasta Junction community, CJ 4.9.2 is now available:
- Sign In & Sign Up improvements for more clarity
- Bug fixing: App freezes when getting a special hand
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- Sign In & Sign Up improvements for more clarity
- Bug fixing: App freezes when getting a special hand
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.9.1
Jun 11, 2024
Hello Canasta Junction Players!
We're excited to deal you a winning hand with the CJ 4.9 update, bringing you some fantastic improvements:
• Fast Play Mode: Enjoy quicker rounds with the new Fast Play option in Live Play.
• Fresh New Look: Our Chat, Info, and Settings screens have been redesigned for a better experience.
• Special Hands List: Now you can easily check the special hands list during your game. Handy, right?
• Wild Card: See wild cards in mixed canastas after each hand.
• Smoother Gameplay: We've optimized the game and squashed some bugs for a better performance.
We're excited to deal you a winning hand with the CJ 4.9 update, bringing you some fantastic improvements:
• Fast Play Mode: Enjoy quicker rounds with the new Fast Play option in Live Play.
• Fresh New Look: Our Chat, Info, and Settings screens have been redesigned for a better experience.
• Special Hands List: Now you can easily check the special hands list during your game. Handy, right?
• Wild Card: See wild cards in mixed canastas after each hand.
• Smoother Gameplay: We've optimized the game and squashed some bugs for a better performance.
4.9
Jun 11, 2024
Hello Canasta Junction Players!
We're excited to deal you a winning hand with the CJ 4.9 update, bringing you some fantastic improvements:
• Fast Play Mode: Enjoy quicker rounds with the new Fast Play option in Live Play.
• Fresh New Look: Our Chat, Info, and Settings screens have been redesigned for a better experience.
• Special Hands List: Now you can easily check the special hands list during your game. Handy, right?
• Wild Card: See wild cards in mixed canastas after each hand.
• Smoother Gameplay: We've optimized the game and squashed some bugs for a better performance.
Update now to enjoy the new and improved Canasta Junction!
We're excited to deal you a winning hand with the CJ 4.9 update, bringing you some fantastic improvements:
• Fast Play Mode: Enjoy quicker rounds with the new Fast Play option in Live Play.
• Fresh New Look: Our Chat, Info, and Settings screens have been redesigned for a better experience.
• Special Hands List: Now you can easily check the special hands list during your game. Handy, right?
• Wild Card: See wild cards in mixed canastas after each hand.
• Smoother Gameplay: We've optimized the game and squashed some bugs for a better performance.
Update now to enjoy the new and improved Canasta Junction!
4.8.3
Apr 16, 2024
Dear Canasta Junction community, CJ 4.8.3 is now available:
- Bug fixing
- Minor UX/UI improvements
NOTE: This update is NOT mandatory.
- Bug fixing
- Minor UX/UI improvements
NOTE: This update is NOT mandatory.
4.8
Mar 19, 2024
Dear Canasta Junction community, we’re happy to announce that CJ 4.8 is now available!
- Enlarged text chat icon
- Guests can see who left a game in Live Play
- Ability to meld 7 wild cards at the same time (even when opening!)
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- Enlarged text chat icon
- Guests can see who left a game in Live Play
- Ability to meld 7 wild cards at the same time (even when opening!)
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.7.2
Jan 17, 2024
Dear Canasta Junction community, we continue improving our app! CJ 4.7.2 is now available, including:
- Robot speed improvements for a more fluent gaming experience
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- Robot speed improvements for a more fluent gaming experience
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.7.1
Jan 9, 2024
Dear Canasta Junction community, we’re happy to announce that CJ 4.7.1 is now available and it brings many Live Play improvements!:
- Robot speed improved
- Chat available when a hand or game ends
- Audio chat: players can now talk to each other
- Host permissions: sit a robot when a player disconnects or if there is a missing player.
- Host can now require permission to join a game
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- Robot speed improved
- Chat available when a hand or game ends
- Audio chat: players can now talk to each other
- Host permissions: sit a robot when a player disconnects or if there is a missing player.
- Host can now require permission to join a game
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.7
Jan 4, 2024
===AUDIO CHAT IS HERE===
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're happy to announce that CJ 4.7 is now available and it brings many Live Play improvements!:
- Audio chat: players can now talk to each other
- Host permissions: sit a robot when a player disconnects or if there is a missing player
- Host can now require permission to join a game
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're happy to announce that CJ 4.7 is now available and it brings many Live Play improvements!:
- Audio chat: players can now talk to each other
- Host permissions: sit a robot when a player disconnects or if there is a missing player
- Host can now require permission to join a game
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.6.2
Nov 3, 2023
Dear Canasta Junction community, CJ 4.6.2 is now available:
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams scores count by category
- "See hand" option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams scores count by category
- "See hand" option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.6.1
Oct 24, 2023
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're happy to announce that CJ 4.6.1 is now available and it brings exciting changes!:
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams scores count by category
- "See hand" option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams scores count by category
- "See hand" option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.6
Oct 24, 2023
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're happy to announce that CJ 4.6 is now available and it brings exciting changes!:
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams' scores count by category
- “See hand” option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- New Duplicate Tournaments: a refreshed board where you will find classic tournaments and new challenges!
- Scores details after every hand: you can now see teams' scores count by category
- “See hand” option: players can now hide the results and see the whole table after the hand is ended
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.5
Aug 29, 2023
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're excited to announce that CJ 4.5 is now available!
- Improved end-play: After the last card is drawn, next player is allowed to pick the pack
- Robot partner is now smarter at closing canastas and discarding Aces and 7s
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
- Improved end-play: After the last card is drawn, next player is allowed to pick the pack
- Robot partner is now smarter at closing canastas and discarding Aces and 7s
- Game optimization and bug fixes
Update now and enjoy Canasta Junction!
4.4
May 10, 2023
Dear Canasta Junction community, we're excited to announce CJ 4.4 is now available! It brings new features that will enhance your experience:
- Support for Apple Pencil and other smart Stylus is back!
- Players can now reconnect to a game in two simple steps
- Optimized Game Lobby search
- Improved subscription management
Let’s update your app!
- Support for Apple Pencil and other smart Stylus is back!
- Players can now reconnect to a game in two simple steps
- Optimized Game Lobby search
- Improved subscription management
Let’s update your app!
4.3
Apr 4, 2023
CJ 4.3 Whats new?
Dear Canasta Junction Community
Thank you for your feedback.
In this version many improvements such as:
- Ability to include one or more robots when setting up a Game
- Game Name and Host easy to find
- Game Lobby and Search improved
- Simplified access to your Account, and Password recovery
- Duplicate Tournaments include current Prime Points and Tokens, as well as remaining time to play
We hope you enjoy it!
Dear Canasta Junction Community
Thank you for your feedback.
In this version many improvements such as:
- Ability to include one or more robots when setting up a Game
- Game Name and Host easy to find
- Game Lobby and Search improved
- Simplified access to your Account, and Password recovery
- Duplicate Tournaments include current Prime Points and Tokens, as well as remaining time to play
We hope you enjoy it!
4.2
Dec 15, 2022
Dear modern canasta lover, we have improved the game experience thanks to your feedbacks: Thanks a lot!
Here is the list of improvements:
- Removed case sensitive game search
- Replaced red error messages with pop ups
- Added a preview of the discard pile (Click on the discard pile to display it)
- Added a setting in "Custom Options" to add default computers in a game
- Added a button to restart a new game at the end.
- Added reconnection in a game with "AI takeover".
- Add "Not started" filter by default
- Change the names of the special hands in the instructions
Enjoy!
Here is the list of improvements:
- Removed case sensitive game search
- Replaced red error messages with pop ups
- Added a preview of the discard pile (Click on the discard pile to display it)
- Added a setting in "Custom Options" to add default computers in a game
- Added a button to restart a new game at the end.
- Added reconnection in a game with "AI takeover".
- Add "Not started" filter by default
- Change the names of the special hands in the instructions
Enjoy!
4.1
Oct 17, 2022
This version implements many valuable suggestions received from our players (Thank you!):
- Larger cards
- Easy-to-read scoring
- Improved melding area
- Display all cards at the end of the hand
- Smaller clock
- Customize audio and robot play speed while playing
- Improved Robot Play
- Special hands issues corrected
- And more
Have a great game!
- Larger cards
- Easy-to-read scoring
- Improved melding area
- Display all cards at the end of the hand
- Smaller clock
- Customize audio and robot play speed while playing
- Improved Robot Play
- Special hands issues corrected
- And more
Have a great game!
4.0.1
Sep 30, 2022
We have fixed some bugs to improve your gaming experience:
- Adapt cumputer speed
- Fix rank decrease issue
- Change "Experience" to "Points" in Account view
- Fix refresh issue in Live Play
- Adapt cumputer speed
- Fix rank decrease issue
- Change "Experience" to "Points" in Account view
- Fix refresh issue in Live Play
4.0.0
Sep 27, 2022
We've recoded and redesigned a brand new version of Canasta Junction for an even more enjoyable gaming experience!
3.0.4
Jun 8, 2022
◆ “Account” screen improved to better detail the experience points and rank advancement. Addresses complaints of players who don't see any rank progress after each game
◆ Fixed a bug that allowed some players to press “undo” or “special hand” after the game is over
◆ Overall improvement in app’s stability
◆ Improved synchronization to ensure that duplicate tournament hands played are the same for all Canasta Junction versions
◆ "Subscription" button in the "Account" screen now waits for a stable internet connection, to provide a smoother subscription process
◆ Rewrote the “Instructions > Rank” page with clearer rules and a better layout
◆ Added prompt requesting users to rate our app
◆ Fixed a bug that allowed some players to press “undo” or “special hand” after the game is over
◆ Overall improvement in app’s stability
◆ Improved synchronization to ensure that duplicate tournament hands played are the same for all Canasta Junction versions
◆ "Subscription" button in the "Account" screen now waits for a stable internet connection, to provide a smoother subscription process
◆ Rewrote the “Instructions > Rank” page with clearer rules and a better layout
◆ Added prompt requesting users to rate our app
3.0.3
Feb 22, 2022
◆ Bugfixes and stability improvements
3.0.2
Dec 18, 2021
Fixes an issue where chat messages would not be sent across versions. Corrects some typographical and interface issues and some minor internal issues.
3.0.1
Dec 16, 2021
Fixes an issue where chat messages would not be sent across versions. Corrects some typographical and interface issues and some minor internal issues
3.0.0
Dec 15, 2021
Hey Modern Canasta lovers!
◆ NEW! Practice for FREE against A.C.E., our advanced artificial intelligence player
◆ Improved stability for your online gameplay experience
See you in game!
◆ NEW! Practice for FREE against A.C.E., our advanced artificial intelligence player
◆ Improved stability for your online gameplay experience
See you in game!
2.0.4
Sep 8, 2021
Visual improvements:
• Updated card visuals to a more readable and consistent design
• Improved background and text color contrast
Gameplay improvements:
• Removed clapping sound effect from live games
• Tweaked card playing mechanics to help avoid mis-plays
• Fixed issue when undoing certain initial melds
• Fixed issue validating some special hands
Other improvements
• Fixed some user interface issues
• Updated card visuals to a more readable and consistent design
• Improved background and text color contrast
Gameplay improvements:
• Removed clapping sound effect from live games
• Tweaked card playing mechanics to help avoid mis-plays
• Fixed issue when undoing certain initial melds
• Fixed issue validating some special hands
Other improvements
• Fixed some user interface issues
Canasta Junction FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Canasta Junction in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Canasta Junction.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Canasta Junction supports English
Canasta Junction contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Canasta Junction Live Play
$5.99
Canasta Junction Live Play
$5.99
500 CJ Tokens
$4.99
Canasta Junction Live Play
$59.99
150 CJ Tokens
$1.99
50 CJ Tokens
$0.99
