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This article will cover the basics of domino, including its origin and rules. These basic rules will apply to most domino games, but there are many variations.
Origin
Domino was a member of the mutant mercenary group the Wild Pack, led by the telepathic mutant Cable. The Pack is often sent on contracts of corporate espionage and payback. Domino normally acts as the wise-cracking straight shooter and scout of the group.
Domino lays low for a while until Tolliver kidnaps her and replaces her with Copycat, the mutant shape shifter who posses her body. When Cable takes over leadership of Professor X’s young mutants and transforms them into the rapid reaction strike force team known as X-Force, he calls Domino to join him.
The word domino comes from the Latin, dominus, meaning master. It originally referred to a long hooded cape worn together with a mask, or possibly a white priest’s surplice. The game itself arrived in Britain by the late 1700s, probably brought in by French prisoners of war.
Rules
A domino game is played by a number of players in turns. The object of the game is to be the first to empty your hand or score the most points after a set number of rounds. The rules vary among games but most involve blocking your opponent’s play and scoring from the ends of doubles that touch one another.
Each player shuffles his or her tiles before the game begins. The player who draws the heaviest tile makes the first play. In some games, byeing is allowed.
After each turn, players add more dominoes to the line by joining them to matching ones at either end. A double may only be joined to one side unless it is a spinner, in which case it can be played on both sides.
Variations
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This variant is similar to Block dominoes, but has a twist: players begin with seven domino halves and play them end-to-end to match the pip count of one side to an existing tile on the layout. If the exposed ends of these halves add up to a multiple of five, the player scores that amount.
Another variation of Draw dominoes is Matador, which uses a standard double-nine or double-twelve set. It features a special tile called a “matador,” which acts as a wild card and can be played on any end of the line.
Materials
Dominoes are made from a variety of materials. They are also available in a number of different colors. There are even some sets that are made of stone. These are a great choice for those who want a set that will impress their friends and family.
These sets are more expensive than other domino sets. They are also more difficult to play with because of their weight. However, they are a beautiful addition to any game room.
If you are playing a game of domino, it is important to have the right equipment. You will need a sturdy table and a scoring device to keep track of points. A pencil is the most common scoring device, but you can use anything that will make it easier to mark the score.
Scoring
Domino’s luck powers are triggered when she is in a situation that could harm her. She can bob and weave just right to avoid gunfire or debris. However, this ability is not consciously controlled.
To score points in domino, a player must make a chain of adjacent matching ends (one’s touching one’s or two’s touching two’s) or from both exposed ends of the first double played (the spinner). The sum of the exposed dots on each end is scored rounded to the nearest multiple of five.
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