The point of the game is to be the first to fill your card and shout out "buenas" or "lotera" to declare your winning victory!

The traditional Lotera card deck is composed of a set of 54 different cards, each with a different picture.

You may be surprised to know that the quintessential Mexican game called La Lotera has its origins in Europe and came to Mexico by way of Spain. The traditional Loteria originated in Italy, moved to Spain, and finally came to Mexico in 1769.

Mexico loves La Lotera Mexicana, a bingo-style game with colorful cards and occasionally matching language. This much-loved game, or juego, rose from being the pastime of social elites to a national phenomenon played by friends and familia at fiestas throughout the country.