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Rising Newcomer

3 months ago

Canasta - Give us the win if other people leave and we're already ahead.

why when in a game of canasta when your ahead of other player they get mad and leave why do u not give us the rating its just not right

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Despo914

New Rookie

5 months ago

I’ve been a loyal player of EA Sports Canasta for years, and it's seriously disappointing to watch how rampant cheating has become in the community. At this point, it's not even about "a few bad apples" anymore. It’s an epidemic, and it's seriously starting to erode the integrity of the entire game.

If EA continues to ignore this issue, it’s not just going to damage the competitive spirit — it will start to taint the company’s reputation. Here’s why:

The Rise of Cheating: It’s no longer rare to encounter cheaters in almost every high-stakes game. Whether it’s bots, card-counting exploits, or players using external tools to manipulate results, it’s becoming unbearable. The company’s response? Silence. The worst part is, the community has been reporting it for months with little to no action from EA.
Why This Hurts the Game: Cheating ruins the core of what Canasta is supposed to be about — fair competition and strategy. When the best players aren’t rewarded for skill, the entire leaderboard system becomes irrelevant. Even more casual players are being driven away, and EA’s reputation for producing quality, competitive games is being questioned. Is this the new normal for EA Sports?
The Impact on the Community: We’ve got a toxic, under-reported problem here. Players who refuse to cheat are getting frustrated, while cheaters laugh their way to the top, unaffected by the broken system. It’s leading to a huge drop in engagement and genuine passion from the community.

It’s time EA stepped up and did more than just turn a blind eye. The company needs to start enforcing stronger anti-cheat measures. How is it possible that such a huge gaming giant can allow this to continue without any significant consequences?

I want to hear what others think about this, but if you’re also seeing this same problem, let’s call it what it is: EA’s failure to protect the integrity of their own game.

Is EA Sports seriously willing to let their brand reputation be defined by a game full of cheaters?

Despo914

New Rookie

4 months ago

I’ve been a Canasta and card-game player since the early 2000s and truly enjoyed the game for years—not just for winning, but for the community and strategy. That’s why this feels like a real goodbye.

Over time, I’ve noticed repeated in-game patterns that don’t feel like normal glitches or bad luck. They tend to appear once a match becomes competitive and quickly shift the game in ways that make fair play impossible.

I’m not here to argue or accuse anyone. Complaining hasn’t changed anything, so I’m sharing what I’ve personally observed to help other players recognize the signs for themselves.

Cheat Code Patterns I’ve Observed

Refreshing the game can still cause you to lose points, even if you were winning
Closing pop-ups or hard-clicking out does not reliably protect your score
One player suddenly receives most or all of the wild cards
You’re left with very few wild cards (often one to three)
Face cards and supporting cards stop appearing, making the game noncompetitive

Common Screens That Appear

“You were disconnected due to inactivity”
“Continue playing with robots”
“The player has forfeited the game”
Sometimes refreshing keeps your points
Other times you’re removed and still lose them
In some cases, a forfeit screen appears after the game ends

Gameplay Red Flags

No sound during the opening deal
Opponents frequently receive a Red 3 at the start
Once you begin winning:
- Cards glow yellow
- Actions become delayed
- Melding lags or stops responding