Quick Rules
Mexican Train is played with a double-twelve set of 91 dominoes. You play against three computer players, and each of you starts with 12 tiles. The tiles left over are the boneyard.
- The engine. Round 1 starts with the 12–12 in the middle, round 2 with the 11–11, and so on down to the 0–0 in round 13.
- Your own train. Each player builds a line of tiles from the engine. The first tile must match the engine's number.
- The Mexican Train. One extra train belongs to everyone. Anyone can start it or add to it.
- One tile per turn. Match the open end of your train, the Mexican Train, or any train with an Open marker.
- Can't play? Draw one tile. If it fits, play it. If not, pass, and your train gets an Open marker until you play on it again.
- Doubles. Play a double and you must cover it with another tile. Until it's covered, everyone has to play there.
- Scoring. When someone plays their last tile, everyone else adds up the dots in their hand. The 0–0 counts 50.
- Winning. After 13 rounds, the lowest total wins.
Tips for Winning
- Plan your train. At the start of a round, look for the longest line of tiles you can lay from the engine. Those tiles belong on your own train.
- Use the Mexican Train for spare tiles. Tiles that don't fit your plan are best played on the Mexican Train or on an open train.
- Keep your train closed. When your train has a marker, other players can change its end. Play on it again as soon as you can.
- Only play a double you can cover. Otherwise you'll have to draw, and your train will be opened to everyone.
- Unload big tiles early. A 12–11 left in your hand costs 23 points.
Like dominoes with a different twist? Try Chicken Foot, where every double sprouts three "toes" that must be filled before play goes on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Mexican Train game free?
Yes. You can play as many games as you like for free, with no account, no download and no sign-up.
Does the computer cheat?
No. The computer players only know what you could know at a real table: the trains, how many tiles each player holds, and their own tiles. At the end of every round you can tap Show All Hands to see every hand and the boneyard. Every game also has a deal number, and Replay This Deal lets you play exactly the same tiles again to check for yourself.
Why can't I play on another player's train?
Other players' trains are private until they get an Open marker. A train gets a marker when its owner cannot play and has to pass. You can always play on your own train and on the Mexican Train.
What happens when someone plays a double?
A double must be covered with another tile before anyone plays anywhere else. The player who played it gets to play again to cover it. If they can't, they draw, and if they still can't, they pass and their train gets a marker. Then the next player has to cover the double.
Why is the 0-0 worth 50 points?
In many families' rules, being caught with the double blank at the end of a round costs 50 points. You can change it to 0 in the House Rules.
Can I play by my family's rules?
Yes. Open Settings and look under House Rules. You can choose a 7-round short game, 15-tile hands, how the engine double is found, whether a double can be your last tile, a first-turn train, and what the 0-0 is worth.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes. Your game is saved in your browser after every move, so you can close the page and continue later on the same device.
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