Mexican Train
Mexican Train, also known as simply Trains, is a game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station". The game's most popular name comes from a special optional train that belongs to all players. However, the game can be played without the Mexican Train; such variants are generally called "Private Trains" or "Domino Trains". It is related to the game Chicken Foot.
Equipment
A double-twelve set of dominoes is marketed as the standard for Mexican Train, and accommodates up to 8 players. Other sets are commonly used as well. The following alternate sets are common, depending on the number of people playing:
Double-Six (2 players)
Double-Nine (2–4 players)
Double-Twelve (5–8 players)
Double-Fifteen (9–12 players)
Double-Eighteen (13+ players)
In addition to dominoes, the game also requires:
One token or marker for each player
A special spacer, known as the "station" or "hub", used to evenly space the trains around the central domino (optional).