Dominoes - Mexican Train

[KtownScroller]

NOTICE: PATTERN FOUND BELOW

I just finished cutting two "stations" for a version of Dominoes called the "Mexican Train". In the first picture I have one station clear coated and one station natural. I did this to give you an idea of what the wood looks like. The wood is called "Kiaat" and is very beautiful. It comes from southern Africa. I wish it were more plentiful, as it is easy to cut and sand. The grain is sooooooo nice.

The second and third pictures show the station in use with the dominoes in place. The actual game would have doubles in the center of the station and a matching domino leading out of each player position on the station. We typically play with four players and use the station marked with a "T" as the "Mexican Train." We don't follow the rules correctly, since my Dad likes to play a variation of the game. All in all we have a ball playing the game.

[Marsha]

I think this is very cool. I would love the instructions for playing Mexican Train, my granddaughter and I play traditional dominoes whenever we can and a new game would be great. Are the instructions available on the internet, or is it something you and your family made up.
Marsha

[KtownScroller]

Originally Posted by Marsha

I think this is very cool. I would love the instructions for playing Mexican Train, my granddaughter and I play traditional dominoes whenever we can and a new game would be great. Are the instructions available on the internet, or is it something you and your family made up.
Marsha

Hi Marsha

Go here for the complete instructions:

Mexican Train: rules of the domino game

[markdavd]

I like the stations - simple yet beautiful and functional. I have a more complex pattern for a train station that I cut out of bb for my mother to paint. I'll see if I can dig up a picture to post.

For the instructions - do a search using your favorite internet search engine - use the terms domino mexican train rules and you'll get a list of sites with the rules.

[Marsha]

Thanks very much for the link, looks like an interesting game.
Marsha

[Haggard3230]

That's cool Rick, never heard of or played that way before.

[wjbclocks1]

Nice work .I like the wood , where did you get it and would it be able to getit in the States??

[scrollman53]

Nice stations. I would like a pattern if possible as we play the game as a family on family nights and also at our small group nights.
Richard

[trekinator]

Nice Job Rick,

I really like to play that way...it's seems to be more fun than regular ole dominoes.
for sharing the pics and the link for the rules
Rick

[KtownScroller]

Originally Posted by wjbclocks1

Nice work .I like the wood , where did you get it and would it be able to get it in the States??

I got the wood from my local Woodcraft store in Pennsylvania, USA. The wood is a little costly, but it is worth the price for special projects. (Find a Woodcraft Store Near You - Woodcraft.com)