One of the most requested game updates is almost here! Canasta HD is coming May 5 bringing newly updated graphics and improved performance. Canasta fans can expect the same great gameplay as before, including the ability to play against other players. Canasta HD can be played one on one or two on two, and you can still practice against bots and customize the rules to your liking. See you soon in Canasta HD, only on Club Pogo.

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. Play Canasta HD Read Canasta HD with Pogo Jay! More fun is on the way! The first Mix-n-Match Challenge for Canasta HD is coming soon, along with the very first Weekly Challenge. Join the conversation on the Canasta HD Pogo forum!

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! Play Canasta HD!

I do not like the new Canasta at all.. I wish I could switch it back ):

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?????

love canasta, this new version stinks, slow motion would take all day to complete one game, what the heck is going on with Pogo.

New on Pogo: Meld Out in Canasta HD

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tough535
5 years ago
This whole Pogo site has turned into a total mess...Truthfully, I have the Disney and Nickelodeon channels thru my satellite. I refuse to pay for any other further membership fees for a childish site. Been with pogo for about 20 yrs and this is the worst set up I have ever seen for an adult site. So sad that your group had to adjust to YOUR likings. Should have left it alone.!!!
tough535
5 years ago
@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
tough535
5 years ago
@nm622411 So agree with you...not sure who you are, but this is pinky082024. Hate the new version.
EA_Arrenai
EA Staff (Retired)
5 years ago
Hey there, @tough535.

Please understand the changes taking place within Pogo are due to Java and Flash being phased out across the Internet. Some browsers have already dropped the ability to play Flash. However, the team is working hard on new features and games, as well as making popular older games work with the new internet technologies.

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Amber11109
5 years ago
Hi Pinky,
I'm happy to see you and many others are not happy with Canasta.. I think they might do something if they lose people. I for one
will not renew if they don't change Canasta.
RevenBVH
5 years ago
@Amber11109 Along with Jungle Gin what a mess.
Amber11109
5 years ago
@EA_Arrenai Im so unhappy with Canasta ): . what happened to the red 3's ? we lost our levels? . Pogo is going to lose so many of their people.
Canasta used to be great.
tough535
5 years ago
@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.
tough535
5 years ago
@EA_Arrenai If that's the case, along with many of the friends I have met here that have already left, I will not return also. I refuse to pay for cartoons that I have already thru my comcast. Oh and by the way, we have dealt with [removed] for months in our lobbies. How is it right to be harassed constantly by this person to join his site. That being said, many that were aware of the changes have left pogo. Many more will leave too. Thank You for ruining our game site.

[CM edit - Removed the name and website. Please don't name and shame on AHQ. Please report any offending players and the team will take a look.]
tough535
5 years ago
@EA_Arrenai Also, the tables are set up so stupid in 4 player. When you sit at a table, 3 people are across the top, it's suppose to be that your partner faces you. 1 person on each side of the table.

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