How many players is Mexican Train?

Mexican Train plays with 1–8 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Mexican Train take to play?

A game of Mexican Train takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Mexican Train any good?

Mexican Train rates 5.7/10 from 1,995 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / trains game built around tile placement.

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Mexican Train (1994)

1–8 players · 20 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players: 1–8
Play time: 20 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.7/10

Best for 1–8 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Mexican Train

Mexican Train is a fairly recently developed variation of Dominoes train type games that has become extremely popular. Because of its simplicity and interaction, it can be played by nearly anyone, anywhere. Depending on the type of game you play, it can last from a single, 20-minute game to a 12 round game lasting hours.

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Abstract Strategy Trains

Mechanics: Tile Placement · Designer: Roy Parsons, Katie Parsons

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Mexican Train FAQ

How many players is Mexican Train?: Mexican Train plays with 1–8 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Mexican Train take to play?: A game of Mexican Train takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mexican Train any good?: Mexican Train rates 5.7/10 from 1,995 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / trains game built around tile placement.