HOBO PU DRAW 2 1 CANASTA YES PICKUP WILDS YES NO BOTS Hobo's live off handouts from other folks so in this game the only way to meld your first meld is by picking up the pile. This applies to both players each hand. You may use wilds in your first meld, just make sure it is done by picking up the pile. Melding first meld without taking the pile is an automatic DQ. YOU MAY PICK UP THE PILE!!