Mexicali - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Mexicali is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Beat the previous roll or bluff - get caught and drink!

Equipment Needed

• 2 dice
• Cup
• Drinks

Setup

Players sit in a circle. One player starts with two dice under a cup.

How to Play Mexicali

1. Roll the dice under a cup, peek at them secretly.
2. Announce a score (doubles beat regular rolls, 21 is highest).
3. Pass to the next player - they must beat your score or drink.
4. They can roll and try to beat it, OR call you a liar.
5. If called: reveal the dice. If you lied, you drink. If truthful, they drink.
6. 21 (Mexican) is automatic end-of-round - everyone else drinks.
7. Scoring: Higher number first (32 beats 23). Doubles beat non-doubles.

Tips & Strategies

Build a reputation for honesty early, then strike with a big bluff!

Variations

Three dice versions, different penalty drinks, rolling for antes.

Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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