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A domino is a rectangular game piece with a line dividing it into two square ends, each marked with a value of spots or pips. A domino set features all possible combinations of these values.
Rules
Despite the many variations of domino games, all are played with a single goal: to score points by making ends. A end is a pair of adjacent dominoes that touch each other, such as one’s touching two’s or three’s touching four’s. Each player is awarded a number of points for each end he makes, which accumulate throughout the game.
Before each game, the players shuffle the tiles face down on the table. Some players may take turns shuffling, or the same player may shuffle for all games. Then, each player draws a hand from the stock according to the rules of the particular game being played. The winner of the previous game then makes the first play in the new game. The player making the first play is sometimes referred to as “the setter,” “the downer,” or the “lead.” He should place his domino in the center of the table. Other players then follow his lead, moving clockwise around the table.
Variations
Dominoes are rectangular pieces with a line in the middle to divide them visually into two squares. One side bears a pattern of dots, called pips, while the other is blank or identically patterned. The number of pips on each side determines its value. Dominoes are typically twice as long as they are wide, facilitating easy stacking.
Most domino games are blocking games, where the object is to empty one’s hand while preventing opponents from playing tiles. However, scoring games can be played as well.
Matador is a popular variant of domino that requires a double-nine or double-twelve set. The game features a special tile called the matador, which can be played on any end of the line of play. Another variation is chicken foot, which involves a series of dominoes that form a unique shape. This variation is especially fun and fast-paced. The domino effect is a powerful force within teams, and understanding and harnessing this power can help you foster a positive culture of collaboration.
Materials
Over the centuries different materials have been used to make domino pieces. A domino is a flat rectangular game piece that is twice as long as it is wide. It has a pattern of dots, called pips, on one face and is blank or identically patterned on the other. The pips represent numbers; the absence of pips on a domino represents zero.
Some modern sets of dominos are made from cheap plastic that is molded into the desired shape, while other manufacturers produce high-end wood dominos that are often considered works of art and may have a hefty price tag to reflect this fact.
Some players of traditional dominoes use a felt surface to play on, as this helps protect the faces and backs of the tiles from scratching. A special cardboard or wooden box is also used to hold a set of dominoes for storage. Modern mass-produced dominoes are usually manufactured from plastics, metals or stone, but wood remains a popular choice for those who prefer the feel of them in their hands.
Scoring
A domino is a flat, thumbsized rectangular block bearing from one to six dots or pips on either side; 28 such pieces constitute a complete set. Dominoes (also called bones, cards, men, or tiles) are used for a variety of games that involve matching ends and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns. The word domino earlier denoted a long, hooded cloak with a mask worn during masquerades; later still, it came to be used for the piece itself.
The most popular type of play involves a series of “ends”. Each end is scored when the dots on a pair of adjacently played dominoes total any multiple of five or three. A running total of score is kept by each player; the game ends when one player goes out, i.e., plays all of his or her dominoes. Many different scoring games exist. These fall into two broad categories: blocking games and scoring games.
