Mexican Train Rules & Video Guide + Printable PDF | Queensell

Mexican Train is one of the most popular domino games — easy to learn and a hit with the whole family.

Watch the short video guides below or download the printable rules to start playing in minutes.

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Mexican Train Rules

In regular dominoes, everyone builds one shared line. In Mexican Train, each player gets their own line starting from the central tile – the engine. If there’s no move on your own train, play on the shared line or open your train for other players. You still match the same numbers, and draw from the pile if you don’t have a playable tile. The Mexican Train rules are close to regular Dominoes, but with a few twists.

Learn Mexican Train with Videos & a Printable Guide

If trains, open lines, and doubles sound a little confusing at first, watching the videos can make things much easier. Sometimes seeing the game once is all you need. No time to watch? Have the printable rules ready to check during your first few rounds. Before long, you’ll have the Mexican Train rules down and won’t need the guide anymore.

Explore More About Mexican Train

Getting ready for your next game? If you’re still choosing a set, check out “How to Choose a Mexican Dominoes Set” for some helpful tips. Read “How to Play Mexican Train Dominoes” when you want to refresh the rules quickly. Find more domino articles on the Queensell blog that are worth a read.