Dominoes are a type of board game, similar to playing cards. They consist of 28 tiles, each with a combination of dots from 0 to 6.
There are many games that use dominoes. Most of them involve blocking and scoring.
Rules
Dominoes are a game consisting of 28 tiles. They have a line dividing each tile’s face into two square ends, each end having a number from none to six (referred to as pips).
The game is played by 2 or 4 players in partnership/teams or individually. It is a game of chance and involves placing the dominoes so that their ends match.
There are many types of dominoes, ranging from the traditional ones that have a single line on their faces to multicolored ones with different numbers and colors showing on each end. The most common set is a standard or “double-six” set comprising 28 tiles that are shuffled face down before play begins.
When playing a game with the standard set, the first player draws a domino from the stock and places it in front of him. Other players then draw their own dominoes from the same stock, and the game proceeds clockwise around the table.
Materials
Dominoes are small, rectangular-shaped game pieces that have been used in a variety of ways over the centuries. They can be made from a range of different materials including wood, bone, stone, ivory and even plastic.
The tiles in a domino set usually have a metal pin called a spinner or pivot in the middle that helps them stand up without falling over. Often, these tiles have a green felt surface that helps keep the faces and backs of the tiles from scratching.
In the United States, a number of companies produce dominoes and other items specifically for this market. These include Maria Lamping and Bulk Dominoes.
Variations
Dominoes are small, rectangular tiles with a number of pips on their face. They have two halves and a line across the middle, and can be made of wood, stone or ivory.
They are often painted or decorated with designs. They are available in a variety of color combinations, and can be forged or mass-produced for a low price or made with more craftsmanship.
The most common domino set is a double-6, but other sets with larger numbers of pips are also available. Most games are designed for use with the double-6 set, but rules can be modified to play with other sets.
One variation is a game called Mexican Train Dominoes. Players take turns to play a double, then add a tile to their own train and to other player’s trains on subsequent turns.
Scoring
The domino game is often played with a scoring system in British public houses and social clubs. This version is called “5s-and-3s” and is played as a series of “ends”, where the objective is to attach a domino from your hand to one end of those already played so that the sum of the two ends is divisible by five or three, resulting in a point.
The number of points awarded for a double depends on the rules of the domino game and the type of domino used. For example, a double four (doubled) scores eight points while a double six scores three.
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