Canasta HD, one of the most requested game updates of all, has arrived on Club Pogo This newly remastered edition delivers the same great multiplayer gameplay from before, alongside improved performance and updated graphics.
Play Canasta HD alone against bots or square off against another Club Pogo member! Up to four people can play in teams of two.
Pogo Llama:Welcome to the Pogo Insider studios, Pogo Jay! You’ve been working hard on Canasta HD, so I’m so grateful you’ve taken some time to talk with me about this fan-favorite game! Pogo Jay:Thanks for having me, Pogo Llama! Long time reader, first time Q&Aer here at Pogo! I’m really excited that my first time doing this is Canasta HD!
Pogo Llama:My sources tell me that Canasta HD was one of the most requested game updates on Pogo! How did it feel to work on such an in-demand game? Pogo Jay:Exciting and nerve wracking! Since this is such a popular game we had to try to walk that fine line between adding some new polish while maintaining the feel that players loved about it.
Pogo Llama:Tell us a little about the design and art direction of Canasta HD. Pogo Jay:One of the first things the team wanted to do with Canasta HD was to make it more accessible to new players. We added a new guided tutorial that teaches the basic rules of the game. This of course won’t make someone a master, but it makes it easier to learn than just reading through a How To Play. And we do have a robust How to Play guide in-game, if you ever need a refresher.
For art direction, we wanted to keep the retro “googie” and mid-century modern influences and add a house party feel. We brought back the original Beatnik character and gave him some hip friends you can see in all the new Badges!
Pogo Llama:What are the main differences between the Flash version of Canasta and the new HD version? Pogo Jay:We wanted to keep a lot of the classic feel so we went with a light touch on the sound effects and audio. We cleaned things up, but kept the original Canasta voice. We wanted fans of the original version to still feel right at home.
In addition, we kept these in mind as we developed the game:
Bring Canasta gameplay into the HTML 5 world with a fun facelift! Ensure finding and playing with friends is as easy as possible. We continue to refine and learn from each of our games on how to make this easier. We will continue to make improvements on this throughout the year, and will incorporate these changes across all other multiplayer games, too. Canasta is a confusing game to learn and play. We’ve worked hard to make it clear when you can make melds, when you can draw cards and even added the point value of cards to the cards themselves!
Pogo Llama:How does one go about playing with friends in Canasta HD? Pogo Jay:That’s a great question Pogo Llama!
1. From the main menu, click or tap the “Get Started” button in the “Find a Friend” panel. 2. That will take players to the “Join a Game” menu. 3. Any open games currently created by friends will appear at the top of the page under the “Friends’ Tables” header. 4. Players can filter available “Friends’ Tables” by clicking or tapping on the box next to “Filter By” text. 5. To join an open “Friends’ Tables” the player just needs to click or tap on the “Join” option next to their friend’s game.
Note: A “Friends’ Tables” is considered open so long as the friend has not started the game. You cannot join a game that is already in progress.
Pogo Llama:Are there any power-ups in the new Canasta HD? Pogo Jay:As this is a Club Pogo exclusive and Canasta HD is a skill-based game, we did not add any power-ups to ensure you have an authentic experience.
Pogo Llama:What should players keep in mind as they progress through Canasta HD? Pogo Jay:We kept the way that players ranked up from the original Canasta. As you play you will get Red 3’s, which will automatically add points not only to your score in-game but also your My Rank score!
Pogo Llama:Is there anything you’d like to add about Canasta HD? Pogo Jay:The team is very excited to hear your feedback on our new version! As always, we will listen and make improvements to ensure it’s the best version possible!
my friend and I were so looking forward to the new canasta but when we tried to play together we couldn't find each other. we tried and tried but it wouldn't show the others name even after refreshing. Is there a problem?????
So long as your friend hasn't started a game with robots or other players, you should be able to see their table towards the top of the table list. In the Find a Table screen, there's a special section above the regular tables that shows tables friends are at that are open.
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Go back to the old canasta !!!!!!!!!! Don't know how to set a game the way I want it. Can't find the people I normally play with. New game stinks. You have no choice as to who you st down to play with, and no choice as to how they have the table set. Mdon't knoww who dreamed up this new play to play canasta, but they must have never played the game before. Canasta was the only game I came on here to play after you took all the other good card games off of here.
@Amber11109 I fully agree with you Amber...This whole Pogo site is a disappointment. Canasta was my game for yrs. But they won't change back cause they are worried about is their pocket. Not our enjoyment
@Amber11109 Oh yes, I have been on pogo for at least 18 yrs. Have many friends and as a matter of fact, I met my fiance in canasta. We have been together for 5 yrs.I went thru my friends list and have seen many have ended their membership...So sad !!! I think the whole new Pogo looks awful, looks like a child's playground. Amber plz be safe from this pandemic, wish you the best and let's hope Canasta comes back to the way it was.
i am having the same problem, it is so slow i am sure paint dries faster, and yep this new version stinks big time Canasta is the game i love and want to continue to play with friends i have made here, been playing with them for 10 years and now it is soooooo slow i cant play at all
I know what you mean, I have the same problem. All the other games are fine but Canasta really sucks. I guess I just won't be able to play it until they fix it.If they ever do.
@EA_Arrenai Many of our Canasta friends live across the country and we do not have their contact information other than their name on POGO. How do you expect us to find them in a one minute and 30 second block of time while waiting for players to enter a game???
Chat is coming soon which can help alleviate that issue. In the meantime, one option is to use the forums, Pogo Messaging, or Pogo Guestbook to help arrange a time with friends to join up together.
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