What is on this Mexican Train score sheet printable
The sheet lists all 13 rounds down the left side, labeled Double 12, Double 11 and so on down to Double blank, so everyone knows which double starts the next round. Each player or team has one tall column of big boxes, and there is a Total row at the bottom. A reminder that the lowest total wins is printed under the grid.
Large print uses about 16-point names and 14-point labels; Extra large uses about 20 and 18. With six players the boxes are still more than three-quarters of an inch wide, which leaves plenty of room for two- or three-digit numbers.
Mexican Train scoring quick reference
| What | Value |
|---|---|
| Rounds in a full game | 13 |
| Starting double, round 1 to round 13 | 12 down to 0 |
| Score for a tile in your hand | its dots |
| Double blank left in hand | 0 (some play 50) |
| Player who goes out | 0 |
| Tiles each: 2–4 / 5–6 / 7–8 players | 15 / 12 / 10 |
| Who wins | lowest total |
A worked example. At the end of a round you are left holding the 6-4, the 9-9 and the 0-3. Your score for the round is 10 + 18 + 3 = 31. Write 31 on that round’s line in your column.
Running Mexican Train at a senior center
- Choose easy-to-read tiles. Sets with colored dots, or with large printed numbers, help players match tiles quickly and reduce counting mistakes.
- Play fewer rounds if time is short. A full 13-round game can take two hours. For a shorter session, play double 12 down to double 6 (7 rounds) and cross out the rest.
- Help with counting. Players can turn their leftover tiles face up and a neighbor or volunteer can double-check the sum. A calculator on the table helps too.
- Keep tiles in reach. Domino racks or holders stop tiles from falling and make them easier to see. Spread the boneyard where everyone can reach it.
- Celebrate small wins. Give a cheer for the player who goes out each round, not only for the overall winner. It keeps everyone involved.
Popular house rules
- Double blank as a penalty. Some groups count a leftover double blank as 50 points instead of 0.
- A bigger first turn. In many homes, on your first turn of each round you may lay as many matching tiles as you can on your own train.
- A shorter game. Start from double 9 or double 6 to fit the time you have, and leave the unused rows blank.
Printing tips
- In the print window choose Scale: 100% and turn Headers and footers off.
- Match the paper size above to your printer. Letter and A4 both fit all 13 rounds for six players on one page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the lowest or highest score win Mexican Train?
The lowest score wins. Every round, you score the dots left in your hand, so the aim is to get rid of your tiles, especially the big ones.
How much is the double blank worth?
Usually 0, because it has no dots. Some groups count it as 50 to make it a penalty. Agree before you start and write it in that way.
How many dominoes does each player take?
With a double-12 set, a common deal is 15 tiles each for 2 to 4 players, 12 for 5 or 6, and 10 for 7 or 8. Some groups use slightly different numbers.
Can more than six people use one score sheet?
The printed sheet holds up to six columns so the boxes stay large. For seven or eight players, print two sheets, or play in pairs as teams.
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