Domino, a career mercenary, is able to control emotions using her mutant psionic abilities. She has helped X-Corporation in its Hong Kong branch and has been romantically involved with Cable.

A domino has a line in the center to divide it visually into two squares, or ends. The value of each end may differ.

Rules

Domino is a game that can be played with a variety of rules. The basic rules apply to most games, but some are more complex than others. For example, some domino games do not draw hands, while others have special rules for placing the pieces.

The first player must put down a double and match it with an open end of a domino in the line of play. If he cannot do so, he must pass his turn. If the player passes, he scores the sum of his opponent’s unplaced pieces.

If there are no matching numbers in the available spaces, a player can reveal two of his hidden dominoes and then draw one more. This is called “blocking.” In addition, he can use a split tile to prevent an opponent from scoring. A player can also block by placing a domino with two adjacent numbers. For example, a two with a one in the top right corner can be blocked by playing a two/one.

Materials

The material a domino is made of can make a big difference in how fast it falls over. To test this, put a line of dominoes next to another and see which one falls over first. Then compare the speed of each to determine the relationship between spacing and velocity.

Dominoes are small rectangular blocks that can be arranged to form a wide range of structures. Known by many other names, such as bones, cards, men, or pieces, they are often grouped together in sets with matching ends. Each domino features a square of identifying marks, called pips, on one side and is blank or identically patterned on the other.

The most common type of domino is made of a hard, resiliant plastic called Bakelite or phenolic resins. It was first manufactured in the early 20th century and later replaced by modern plastics. Some sets are crafted from natural materials like ivory, but the majority of dominoes today are produced from inexpensive, shiny black plastic.

Variations

Dominoes are normally twice as long as they are wide and feature a line in the middle that divides them visually into two squares. The value of each side is indicated by an arrangement of dots, called pips. A domino that has more pips than another is considered “heavier,” while one that has fewer pips is considered “lighter.”

Some variations of the game change how a player takes their first turn or how many dominoes a player may play on their train during each round. Some also introduce different scoring rules. For instance, some games use a’spinner’ domino (typically double nine or double twelve) that adds to the total value of the line when it is played.

Others involve blocking, which allows a player to block his or her opponents from playing any dominoes in their turn. This is a skillful variation that requires a higher level of strategy than the simple game described above.

Scoring

Domino’s mutant ability allows her to manipulate probability, ensuring she always has good luck. This is particularly useful when navigating dangerous situations or evading enemies. As a result, she has earned the reputation as one of the most lethal mutant mercenaries in the Marvel Universe.

The first player to score a set number of points, usually 61, wins the game. Each domino has two open ends and the total of these is scored when it matches a scoring tile. The difference is arrived at by subtracting the bigger end from the smaller end. For example, the 3-6 tile has a difference of three.

To start the game players draw a domino from the bone yard, or stock, and establish who will go first. The person with the highest double usually starts. After that, the tiles are placed on-edge before each player and play moves in a clockwise direction. When a player “dominoes” (plays a tile that matches) they must announce this by calling out “Out!” or “I win”. The other players then count the dominos in their hand and award their scores.