How to Play Mexican Train Dominoes

 Mexican Train Dominoes is a popular game that combines strategy and fun, suitable for 2 to 8 players. Here's how to play:

Objective

The aim is to be the first to play all your dominoes or to have the lowest score at the game's end. Each round concludes when a player has no remaining dominoes.

Setup

  1. Domino Set: Use a standard double-12 domino set.

  2. Starting Tile: Begin each round with a double domino in the center, known as the "engine." The first round starts with the double-12, the second with the double-11, and so on.

  3. Drawing Dominoes: The number of dominoes each player draws depends on the number of participants:

    • 2-4 players: 15 dominoes each

    • 5-6 players: 12 dominoes each

    • 7-8 players: 11 dominoes each

    The remaining dominoes form the "boneyard."

  4. Personal Trains: Each player starts their personal train from the engine, matching the engine's number. If unable to start, draw one tile from the boneyard. If still unable to play, place a marker (e.g., a coin) at the end of your train to indicate it's open for other players.

Gameplay

  • Turns: Players take turns adding one domino per turn to their own train, the Mexican Train, or any open train. If unable to play, draw one tile from the boneyard. If still unable to play, place a marker on your train to indicate it's open.

  • Doubles: Playing a double requires an immediate follow-up play to "satisfy" it. If unable to satisfy the double, draw one tile from the boneyard. If still unable, place a marker on your train, and the next player must satisfy the double.

  • Mexican Train: This is a public train that any player can start after the first round of turns by placing a tile matching the engine. Once started, all players can add to the Mexican Train.

Ending a Round and Scoring

A round ends when a player has played all their dominoes. Players then tally the total number of pips (dots) on their remaining dominoes; this number is added to their score. The game continues for 13 rounds, each starting with the next lower double. The player with the lowest total score at the end of all rounds wins.

For a visual guide, you might find this video helpful:



I have inspired to wrote this totopic based on Queensell Mexican Train Set with holders 

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