CJ Quiz - Penalty - Canasta Junction

What happens if a team starts a Wild Card Canasta but does not complete it by the end of the hand?

No penalty, Wild Cards are neutral

–1,000 points

–2,000 points

The Canasta still counts as 300 points

A team starts a Natural Aces Canasta but only has six Aces when the hand ends. What is the penalty?

–300 points

–1,500 points

–2,000 points

–2,500 points

True or False: A team with an open Aces, 7s, or Wild Card Canasta may still go out.

True

False

At the end of a hand, a player is holding three Aces. What happens?

No penalty

–500 points

–1,500 points

–2,500 points

A player ends the hand holding three 7s and three Aces. What is the total penalty?

–1,500 points

–2,000 points

–2,500 points

–3,000 points

What is the penalty for a 3 left in a player’s hand when the hand ends?

–5 points

–50 points

–100 points per 3

–300 points

True or False: If the last card drawn is a 3, the hand ends immediately and the penalty is reduced.

True

False

What happens if a team closes a Canasta incorrectly and the mistake is only discovered during scoring?

The Canasta still counts

The Canasta scores half points

The Canasta is discounted and may affect bonuses

The game is replayed