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How do two-player canasta rules differ from four-player canasta rules?
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In the two-player variant of canasta, the rules differ from the standard four-player partnership game in three primary ways:
- Hand size: Each player is dealt 15 cards instead of the 11 cards used in the four-player game.
- Drawing: At each turn, a player draws two cards from the stock but discards only one.
- Going out: A player must complete two canastas before they are permitted to go out, whereas only one is required in the four-player version.