We do not have many differences between burraco glossary and canasta glossary. After all, online burraco is a variation of canasta and this basically means that the same terms are going to be used in both games. The only real difference stands in the term “Pot Hand”, which is an extra hand that you can pick up after ending your cards in the game of burraco so that you have a chance of winning more points. Let us know take a look at the most common burraco terms you will find in any glossary.
Base – 4 cards that have the same rank, natural cards.
Black Canasta – A canasta that has 1 to 3 wild cards included. Black canasta can appear in burraco as well but in this case the term Black Canasta will be used. In burraco you can only add one wildcard to a run or sequence.
Going Out – The process of getting rid of all the cards in your hand. You can meld them on the table and if you go out you are going to receive a bonus.
Initial Meld – the first of the melds that you do.
Minimum Count – The point value of the initial meld that has to be met in order for it to be allowed.
Natural card – any card that is not a wild-card.
Prize Pail – A frozen discard pile.
Pure-Natural – A canasta that contains no wild cards.
Wild Card – A card that can be used to substitute any other card. In burraco the wild-cards are Jokers and 2s.
It is really easy to understand burraco terms and everyone will learn them in just a few minutes. On the other hand, there might be some slang terms that you are not familiar with. In the event that you meet them be sure to ask. There will be no problems and the other players or the dealer are going to answer and explain what the term actually means. It is highly important that you understand what is happening at a burraco table in order to be successful in this game on the long run.