Mexican Train or Chicken Foot?
Both games use a large domino set and the same idea: match the number on your tile to an open end on the table, and try to empty your hand before everyone else. The difference is in the shape of the game.
| Mexican Train | Chicken Foot | |
|---|---|---|
| Domino set | Double-twelve (91 tiles) | Double-nine (55 tiles) |
| Rounds | 13 (12-12 down to 0-0) | 10 (9-9 down to 0-0) |
| Where you play | Your own train, the shared Mexican Train, or any open train | Anywhere on the table, once the starting double is filled |
| Doubles | Must be covered before anything else | Need three tiles, making a "chicken foot" |
| Feels like | Strategic: you plan a long train | Lively: the table changes every turn |
New to dominoes? Start with the Chicken Foot rules; they take about five minutes to learn. If your family already plays Mexican Train, our Mexican Train house rules let you set the game up your way.
Dominoes for Two, and for Partners
Dominoes is the classic draw game with a double-six set, just you and one computer player. Match an open end, take from the boneyard when you can't, and be the first to 100 points. How to play Dominoes.
All Fives, also called Muggins, adds scoring during play: whenever the open ends of the line add up to a multiple of five, you score that many points. It rewards anyone who likes a little arithmetic. How to play All Fives.
Texas 42 is a trick-taking game played with dominoes instead of cards. You and a computer partner bid, name trumps and try to win the tricks that hold the count dominoes. How to play Texas 42.
Why Play Dominoes Online Here
- No pieces to lose. The computer shuffles, deals and keeps score for every round.
- Always someone to play with. Three computer players are ready any time, at Easy, Normal or Hard.
- Fair and checkable. Computer players only see what you see. After each round you can look at everyone's tiles, and every deal has a number you can replay.
- Gentle on the eyes. Large tiles with a zoom button, and a status box that explains every move in plain English.
Like card games too? Try our card games, or relax with a game of Mahjong Solitaire, which uses tiles instead of cards.