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Hand and Foot

Hand and Foot is a rummy-style game in the Canasta family. Players build melds and seven-card books, first from a hand and then from a separate foot. Published versions differ, so agreeing on house rules is part of setting up the game.

Guides

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Rules guide Hand and Foot

Hand and Foot Rules: How to Play, Score & Settle Disputes

Learn Hand and Foot step by step: the deal, melds, books, opening minimums, going out and scoring, with worked examples and a printable house-rules checklist.

  • 9 min read
  • 13 sections
  • Worked scoring examples
  • Printable checklist