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Domino Starting Hand Calculator

Set up Block, Draw or Mexican Train without arguing over how many dominoes each player gets.

dominoes per player

iPhone & iPad · Free

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Domino Scoreboard handles the scoring after the deal.

Track DOMINOES games — Domino Scoreboard showing a two-player Block game at hand 3 with a score hand and blocked buttons

Choose the deal for your game

Starting hands depend on the game, number of players and local rules. This calculator uses common Block, Draw and Mexican Train conventions.

Confirm the convention with your table before play, especially for larger groups.

Starting dominoes FAQ

How many dominoes do two players draw?

Seven each is common for Block and Draw games using a double-6 set.

Do Mexican Train hand sizes change?

Yes. Common rules reduce the starting hand as the player count increases.