Outsiders Holiday Game Rules

ELF NTC

Tables Set Draw 2, 1 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
1st Hand: EVEN STEVEN NTC
You may only meld and canasta 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s, Qs, As and
wilds. You may meld and canasta the even cards at any time.
You do not need all even cards melded before you make
canastas. All other cards are discards only.
2nd Hand: LUCKY 6s NTC
You may meld whatever cards you choose at any time. BUT, Your
FIRST CANASTA MUST BE IN 6s. When you have made your FIRST
CANASTA in 6s (you may use wilds),you may then make
additional canastas or go out. MELD anytime.
3rd Hand: FACELESS NTC
You may NEVER meld or Canasta JACKS, QUEENS, OR KINGS
(Because they have Faces). So, throw away all the
Jacks, Queens, and Kings. They become junk cards.
MELD anytime. OUT anytime.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.

HALLOWEEN NT

Tables Set Draw 2, 2 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
The pitter patter of little feet Children yelling, Trick or Treat.
Jack O lanterns and frights to be seen.
Wishes for you of HAPPY HALLOWEEN.
1st Hand: Jacks must be in your initial meld.
2nd Hand: Aces must be in your initial meld.
3rd Hand: Kings must be in your initial meld.
4th Hand and Beyond: NO NO NT
NO touching the pile EVER. NO going out EVER. ALWAYS keep ONE
card in your hand. This is not as easy as it seems, because you
are so used to picking up the pile and going out.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE OR ALL THE CANDY WILL DOUBLE
IN CALORIES, YOU'LL GET FAT, AND ALSO DQ ON TOP OF THAT.

HEART NT (NOT FOR DOUBLES)

Tables Set Draw 2, 2 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
In this tourney, you may ONLY meld 4s, 8s, 10s, Jacks and Queens.
All other cards are discards only. You may meld in any order,
and you may use wilds. You may NOT make any canastas until you
have melded all the required cards.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.

SANTA CANASTA NTC

Tables Set Draw 2, 1 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
You may use wilds and other cards in any of your INITIAL MELD.
I just cant find Santa, I have looked everywhere. But the spirit
of Christmas just isnt there. But if you will spell S-A-N-T-A,
maybe I will find the joy of Christmas in my heart and my mind.
1st Hand: SIXES OR SEVENS in INITIAL MELD.
2nd Hand: ACES in INITIAL MELD.
3rd Hand: NINES in INITIAL MELD.
4th Hand: TENS AND ACES in INITIAL MELD.
Repeat as needed.
REMEMBER: THAT THE PILE IS FORBIDDEN OR RUDOLPH WILL KICK YOU.

T IS FOR TURKEY NT (NOT FOR DOUBLES)

Tables Set Draw 2, 2 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
T is for Turkey, A Thanksgiving treat. So, you must have a T
to beat your opponent. You must meld 4s, 8s, 9s, 10s, Queens
in any order before making canastas. Once your T is made,
you may make canastas. All other cards are turkeys for
discard only.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE OR YOUR OPPONENT
WILL COOK YOUR GOOSE. (DQ)

VALENTINE HUGS NT

Tables Set Draw 2, 2 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
1st Hand: We found each other and its heaven.
INITIAL MELD must include a seven (7).
2nd Hand: We play together in this place.
INITIAL MELD must include an Ace (A).
3rd Hand: To see you I can hardly wait.
INITIAL MELD must include an eight (8).
4th Hand: You keep my hopes and dreams alive.
INITIAL MELD must include a five (5).
If needed, start over from the beginning.
Friends we will always be A great big hug for you and me.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.

VALENTINE KISSES NTC

Tables Set Draw 2, 1 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
1st Hand: When you say that you will be mine.
INITIAL MELD must include a 9.
2nd Hand: When you say that you love me.
To go out requires you have at least one red 3.
3rd Hand: If you really want to be my love.
Melds and canastas must be 7 or above.
4th Hand: In my heart forever, you have a place.
INITIAL MELD here must include an Ace.
5th Hand: Now that we together will be,
This hand is played as NTC.
If needed, start over from the beginning.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.

X'S AND O'S NTC

Tables Set Draw 2, 1 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000
The object of this game is to collect canasta all kisses (Xs)
or all hugs (Os) over the course of the whole game. Kisses will
be 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s, and Queens. Hugs will be 5s, 7s, 9s, Jacks
and Kings. You must confirm each collection by typing in the room,
e.g. I got a kiss in 4s. Its up to you to keep track of which kisses
and hugs you have collected. You must collect all the kisses or hugs
to get an automatic win. First to collect all the kisses or hugs wins,
if no one collects all the kisses or hugs then the player who reaches
5000 first wins. You can meld and canasta anything you like and go out
whenever you like to save your kisses and hugs. Canasta 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s
and Queens or 5s, 7s, 9s, Jacks and Kings and you win. Play must stop or
auto win is voided. Don't forget to announce when you get a kiss or a hug.
REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.

Updated by Outsiders Staff on 7/17/2022