Our verdict: the easiest way to play a full game of Mexican Train on your own. Dilly Dally’s Mexican Train Dominoes deals you into the traditional 13-round game against three computer opponents, on almost any phone or tablet. It’s free, with ads you can remove.
Best for: solo players who want the classic game without setting anything up.
What Is Mexican Train Dominoes?
Mexican Train Dominoes is a free app from Dilly Dally Games, the makers of mexicantrain.com. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Android and Amazon Kindle devices. It’s popular too, with a 4.7 average from 19,000 ratings on the US App Store.
The Game
You play the traditional rules for the full 13 rounds against three computer opponents. The goal is the classic one: finish with the fewest points. Instructions are built into the game, and you can choose pipped or numbered dominoes, which is handy if counting pips on a small screen is a strain.
If you want to brush up first, our Mexican Train Dominoes Rules cover every step, and our Mexican Train Strategy for Beginners will help you lower your score.
Helpers You Can Buy
The app sells optional helpers as in-app purchases: Train Builder, Choose Draw, Replay Round, Sneak-a-Peek and Decide-for-Me. You don’t need any of them to play the full game.
Play It in Your Browser Too
Don’t want to install anything? The same team runs mexicantrain.com, where you can play Mexican Train free against three computer players, with no download.
Is Mexican Train Dominoes Free?
Yes. The app is free to download and play the full game, and it shows ads. You can remove them for $4.99. The app also sells vouchers for the optional helpers, which you can ignore.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free on iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle
- Traditional rules, full 13 rounds
- Three computer opponents, ready to play
- Pipped or numbered dominoes
- Built-in instructions
- A free browser version at mexicantrain.com
Cons
- Shows ads unless you pay $4.99
- No playing against other people
- No house rules options mentioned
- Helper purchases and vouchers can feel pushy
Who Should Play It?
It’s the best pick if you want a quick, no-fuss game of Mexican Train on your own, especially on a Kindle or an older tablet. The numbered dominoes option is a real plus for anyone who finds pips hard to count on a small screen.
If you want house rules or pass and play with family, Mexican Train Dominoes Gold does more.
Where to Download
Alternatives
- Mexican Train Dominoes Gold: house rules, Blitz to Full games and pass and play. Read our Mexican Train Dominoes Gold Review.
- Tableza: Mexican Train online with family in other homes, for 2 to 4 players. Read our Tableza Review.
- Domino! by Flyclops: for Fives, Block and Draw against real people. Read our Domino! Review.
See every app compared in our Best Dominoes Apps guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mexican Train Dominoes app free?
Yes. It’s free with ads, and ad removal costs $4.99.
How many rounds does it play?
The full 13 rounds of the traditional game.
Can I play against other people?
No. You play three computer opponents. For online play with family, try Tableza.
Does it work on Kindle?
Yes. It’s available on the Amazon Appstore and works on Kindle devices.
Can I play without downloading anything?
Yes. The same team’s website, mexicantrain.com, has a free browser version.
