Mexicali - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

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