STAIRCASE NT Tables Set Draw 2, 2 Can Out, No PU, allow wilds, No Timer, disable bots, points 5000 5s, 6s, 8S, 9s, Jacks, & Queens are the only cards allowed to be melded. All other cards are discards. Once you meld the5s, 6s, 8S, 9s, Jacks, & Queens then you can make canasta(s). No canastas until the Stairs are melded. Wild cards can be used to make melds or canastas. REMEMBER: DON'T EVER TOUCH THE PILE.