Mexican Train

Mexican Train is a popular domino game played with a special set of double-12 dominoes.

A set for Mexican Train consists of 91 dominoes, from double-0 to double-12.

Mexican Train can be played by 2 to 8 players.

The objective of the game is to be the first player to play all their dominoes or have the lowest score at the end of the game.

Players take turns placing their dominoes on one of the open trains, starting with the double-12 domino. If they cannot play, they draw a tile. If a player starts a train, the train becomes their personal train and only they can play on it until it is closed.

The Mexican Train hub is a separate train where any player can play their dominoes at any time during the game.

Yes, there are various special rules depending on the specific version being played. These can include rules regarding doubles, offshoots, and scoring.

In most versions, players sum up the dots on any remaining tiles in their hand at the end of each round. The player with the lowest total score after multiple rounds is the winner.

Yes, there are digital platforms and apps that allow players to enjoy Mexican Train online against computer opponents or other players.

Mexican Train shares similarities with another domino game called Chicken Foot and is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-1990s.