RIPPLE EFFECT
Setting table 2/2

Can NOT Meld 9s, ever!
1st Hand, 8s and 10s MUST be Melded before any Canasta
2nd Hand, 7s and JACKs MUST be Melded before any Canasta
3rd Hand, 6s and QUEENs MUST be Melded before any Canasta
4th Hand, 5s and KINGs MUST be Melded before any Canasta
5th Hand and any thereafter, 4s and ACEs MUST be Melded before any Canasta