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Domino tables and accessories

A good table, a mat and a few racks turn a kitchen table into a domino table. These are our picks. We chose them from the product listings and the pattern in buyer reviews; we haven't tried every one.

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Quick picks

PickBest for
Bene Casa 38-inch tableA real Caribbean-style domino table
Bene Casa indoor and outdoor tableThe patio
GSE 32-inch playmatAny table, and a quieter slam
Exqline wooden racks, set of 8Mexican Train and bigger hands
Yellow Mountain Imports hub and trainsUpgrading a Mexican Train set

Our picks

  1. Best domino table

    Bene Casa Black Domino Table, 38 × 38 inches

    A square table with built-in tile racks and cup holders, and legs that fold and lock.

    Why it’s here

    • Racks and cup holders, like a Caribbean domino table
    • Folds for storage; buyers find it sturdy

    Keep in mind

    • Mixed reports on durability; some say tiles slip in the racks
    Check on Amazon

  2. Best for outdoors

    Bene Casa Indoor and Outdoor Domino Table

    A waterproof game table with tile racks and cup holders, and legs that come off for storage.

    Why it’s here

    • Waterproof top for the patio
    • Buyers say it's easy to put together and store

    Keep in mind

    • Some buyers find it too small
    Check on Amazon

  3. Best mat

    GSE 32-Inch Non-Slip Playmat

    A rubber-backed cloth mat that quiets the slam and protects your table. It's sold for mahjong, but the same things matter for dominoes.

    Why it’s here

    • Stays put; tiles slide easily on it
    • Carrying bag included

    Keep in mind

    • 32 inches square may be tight for a long four-player line
    Check on Amazon

  4. Best racks

    Exqline Wooden Domino Racks, Set of 8

    Slanted wooden racks with felt bottoms that hold your tiles up and hidden.

    Why it’s here

    • Enough for a full Mexican Train table
    • Fits tiles up to 2 × 1 × 0.4 inches

    Keep in mind

    • Some find them small; natural wood can have knots
    Check on Amazon

  5. Best hub and trains

    Yellow Mountain Imports Mexican Train Accessory Set

    A solid wooden hub and 8 die-cast metal trains that upgrade any double-twelve set.

    Why it’s here

    • Sturdy hub and detailed trains
    • Score pad included

    Keep in mind

    • 8 trains in 4 metallic colors (2 of each), not 8 bright ones
    • Tiles not included
    Check on Amazon

What to look for

A table big enough for the line. Four players need room for the line of play to turn corners. About 3 feet square works.

Somewhere for the drinks. Cup holders keep drinks off the playing surface when a tile gets slammed.

A mat. Even a simple mat quiets the table and saves the finish on your good one.

Racks that fit your tiles. Check the tile size the rack holds, especially for jumbo sets.

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Common questions

What size is a domino table?
Most are about 3 feet square. The Bene Casa professional table is 38 by 38 inches.
What are domino racks for?
They hold your tiles up where you can see them and the others can't. They help most in Mexican Train, when a hand has 10 tiles or more.
Do you need a mat to play dominoes?
No, but a mat quiets the slam, protects the table and keeps tiles from skidding.
What's the easiest way to keep score at the domino table?
Pipside is free: tap the tiles left in each hand and it adds up the pips, in big numbers everyone can read.