double-twelve dominoes are in a mexican train set for 5-8 players.
double-twelve dominoes are in a mexican train set for 5-8 players.
how many dominoes are in a mexican train set for 5-8 players?
double-twelve
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:









































bullet::::- double-six (2 players)









































bullet::::- double-nine (2–4 players)









































bullet::::- double-twelve (5–8 players)









































bullet::::- double-fifteen (9–12 players)









































bullet::::- double-eighteen (13 players)









































in addition to dominoes, the game also requires:









































bullet::::- one token or marker for each player









































bullet::::- a special spacer, known as the "station" or "hub", used to evenly space the trains around the central domino (optional).
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delayed first turn variation: similar to the fast game variation listed above, instead of simultaneously, each person takes turns playing as many dominoes on their train as possible. any player that is unable to play on their first turn draws a domino, and may then begin their first turn or pass. when a player who has passed finally starts their train, they may play as many dominoes as they can string together. after starting their train, players are only permitted to play one domino at a time as usual, unless playing a double. this version allows a player to save their "first turn" string of dominoes for when they have a chance, instead of being stuck with all dominoes from the beginning.
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