Learn to Play Texas 42: Rules & Tips
| Players | 4 Players |
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Trick-taking |
Texas 42 Game Overview
Are you looking for a new card game to play with friends and family? Look no further than Texas 42, a trick-taking game that's perfect for groups of 4 players or more. In this exciting game, players use a set of dominoes to win tricks and score points. With its fast-paced gameplay and strategic elements, Texas 42 is sure to become a favorite at your next game night.
Objective of the Game
The object of Texas 42 is to be the first team to score 7 points. Points are scored by winning tricks, which are won by playing the highest domino in the lead suit. The lead suit is determined by the first domino played in each trick. The game is played over a series of rounds, with the first team to reach 7 points declared the winner.
Materials Needed for Playing Texas 42
- A set of double-six dominoes
- A scorecard or pen and paper to keep score
Cards Used
For Texas 42, a set of double-six dominoes is used. This means that there are 28 dominoes in total, with each domino having two numbers on it ranging from 0 to 6. Unlike traditional playing cards, dominoes do not have suits or ranks.
Other Supplies Needed
- A table or playing surface
- 4 or more players
How To Play Texas 42
- Choose teams of two players each. Partners sit across from each other at the table.
- Shuffle the dominoes face down on the table and have each player draw 7 dominoes. The remaining dominoes are placed in a draw pile.
- The player with the highest double (a domino with the same number on both ends) plays it first. If no one has a double, the player with the highest domino plays first.
- Players take turns playing a domino from their hand that matches the lead suit. If a player cannot match the lead suit, they can play any domino from their hand.
- The highest domino in the lead suit wins the trick. The winner of the trick leads the next one.
- The game continues until all 7 tricks have been played. The team that wins the most tricks scores 1 point. If a team wins all 7 tricks, they score 2 points.
- The first team to score 7 points wins the game.
Keeping Score
Scorekeeping in Texas 42 is simple. Each team starts with 0 points and scores 1 point for each round they win. The first team to score 7 points wins the game.
