Mexico - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Beat the previous roll or lose a life

Equipment Needed

  • Two dice
  • Drinks

Setup

Sit in a circle. Determine first roller.

How to Play Mexico

  1. Everyone starts with 3 lives
  2. First player rolls and sets the target
  3. Next player must beat that roll
  4. Roll = combine dice as two-digit number (3-1 = 31)
  5. Mexico (2-1) is highest = instant win
  6. Failed beat = lose a life
  7. Lose all lives = finish your drink
  8. Winner of round gives out drinks = lives remaining

Tips & Strategies

High rolls early pressure everyone. 21 (Mexico) is unbeatable - celebrate!

Variations

Blind Mexico: Keep your roll secret until challenged. Speed Mexico: 5 seconds per roll.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6-4 higher or lower than 5-5?
64 vs 55, so 6-4 is higher.
What if I tie the previous roll?
A tie counts as a loss in most versions.

Players: 2-8 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: medium