Mexican Train

Players

0/8 max

Game Rules

Standard Double-12 games have 13 rounds.

Game Play and Scoring

Objective

Be the player with the lowest total score at the end of 13 rounds.

The 13 Rounds

A standard game uses a double-12 domino set. Rounds start with the 12-12 double, then 11-11, descending each round to the 0-0 double.

How to Play

On your turn, you play one domino to one of the following:

  • Your own Personal Train.
  • The shared Mexican Train (if started).
  • An opponent's train that has a Marker on it.

If you cannot play, draw one domino. If you still cannot play, you must place a marker on your train, making it "public" for others to play on.

Scoring

When a player plays their last tile, the round ends. The winner scores 0. Everyone else tallies the pips (dots) on their remaining dominoes as penalty points.