In many countries , Classic Canasta is still played in more or less its original form , sometimes alongside a number of variations .
The rules for Canasta were standardized in North America around the 1950s , it was this version of the game that gained worldwide popularity .
In many countries , version   is still played in more or less Canasta 's original form , sometimes alongside a number of variations .
The rules for Canasta were standardized in North America around the 1950s , it was this version of the game that gained worldwide popularity .