hand-and-foot

So you want to pick the pack, huh? Not so fast, buddy! First of all: What card are you eyeing on top of the pack, there? It's not a wild, is it? [[It's a normal card in the range of 4 to Ace.]] [[It's a 2 or a Joker.]] [[It's a 3.]]

Nice. Do you have at least two of that card already in your hand? [[Yes, I have two or more in my hand.]] [[No, this makes a pair. But I have a wild card!]]

[[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Better luck next time. [[(back to top)|So you want to pick the pack...]]

Alright. Can you play the top card immediately? [[Yes, starting a new canasta.]] [[Yes, adding to an existing canasta.]] [[Yes, adding to or starting a zamba.]] [[No, I just REALLY want it for later.]]

Good, good... ''//Only//'' that top card, right? [[I hereby certify that I do not need to use any other cards from the pack besides the top one in order to meet my opening point threshold.]] (Also choose this if you can open without using the top card.) [[Oh. Umm...]]

How frustrating. I'm afraid the pack is but a dream for you in this moment. Since you need to be able to play the top card immediately... [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Bummer. But all is not lost! Do you have at least two of the top card in your hand? [[Yes, I have two or more in my hand.]] [[No, I have fewer than two.]]

[[Congratulations! You may pick the pack.]]

Make sure to play that top card before doing anything else with your turn, or you WILL be accused of malfeasance. [[(back to top)|So you want to pick the pack...]]

[[Congratulations! You may pick the pack.]]

You need at least two of the top card in your hand (no matter how many are on the table) in order to pick a frozen pack. [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

This move would be way too powerful towards the end of a hand. Give the others a chance! [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Score! //Someone// wasn't paying attention. ...Or were they? Is there a 2 in the pack? [[Yes, the pack is frozen.]] [[Nope, all clear.]]

I mean... I hear you, but that's not allowed. [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Sounds promising. Is the canasta you want to add to already finished? [[Yes...]] [[No, it's still on the table.]]

So close, and yet so far... I'm sorry to tell you this, but you have to have at least a pair already in your hand in order to start a new canasta by picking the pack. [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Perfect! Make sure to prove it to the table before you start playing the rest of your goodies. One last thing before you do, though... Do you have at least two of that top card already in your hand? [[Yes, I have two or more in my hand.]] [[No, this makes a pair. But I have a wild card!]]

Sorry, but only the top card counts towards your opening points. If you can't open without dipping into the rest of the pack, I have bad news: [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

Alright, just making sure! Have you opened yet? [[Yes, I'm open.]] [[No, but I can (or will be able to using that top card).]] [[No, and I still can't open using the top card.]]

Nice try. [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]

... ..... You're kidding, right? //What do you even want it for??// Respectfully, you should know better than this. [[Sorry, but you may not pick the pack.]]