Official Mexican Train Rules Made Simple: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Mexican Train is a popular domino game that has gained a strong following worldwide. If you’re new to the game or looking to brush up on the official rules, you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate beginner’s guide, we’ll break down the official Mexican Train rules into simple and easy-to-understand sections. So, let’s dive in and get ready to master this captivating game.
Understanding the Basics of Mexican Train
Mexican Train is played with a set of double-12 dominoes, which consists of 91 tiles in total. The objective of the game is to be the first player to play all your dominoes or have the lowest total score at the end.
To start, each player draws a certain number of tiles depending on how many people are playing. For example, if there are four players, each player will draw 15 tiles. The remaining tiles are placed facedown in the center as the “boneyard.”
Setting Up and Starting the Game
The game begins with one player acting as the “engine” by playing any domino they choose from their hand onto the table face-up. This sets off their personal train.
The next player must then match one end of their own domino to an open end of either their personal train or any other open train on the table (including other players’ trains). If they cannot make a match, they must draw from the boneyard until they can.
Once a player makes a match and plays a tile, it becomes their turn. Play continues clockwise around the table until someone runs out of tiles or no more plays can be made.
Building Your Personal Train and Mexican Train
Each player has their own “personal train” that starts with their initial play. As long as it’s not already started, a player can play on their personal train during their turn. They can also play on other players’ trains if they have the matching domino.
In addition to their personal train, players can also contribute to the “Mexican Train.” The Mexican Train starts from the engine played at the beginning of the game and can be extended by any player who has a matching domino. It’s called the Mexican Train because it’s open for all players to play on.
Scoring and Winning
Scoring in Mexican Train is fairly straightforward. At the end of each round, players count up the number of dots on their remaining tiles and record it as their score. The goal is to have the lowest score possible.
The game continues with subsequent rounds until one player reaches a predetermined score limit, usually 200 or 250 points. The player with the lowest total score at that point is declared the winner.
Conclusion
Congratulations. You now have a solid understanding of the official Mexican Train rules. Remember, practice makes perfect, so gather your friends or family members and start enjoying this exciting game together. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, following these rules will ensure everyone has a fair and enjoyable experience playing Mexican Train. So grab your dominoes and get ready for hours of fun.
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