Domino (also known as dominoes) are flat, thumbsized blocks bearing from one to six pips or dots. They form the basis of many games.
After the shuffle, each player draws a domino from the stock and, according to the rules of the game, makes the first play.
The first domino played may be a spinner and, depending on the rules of the game, may have both ends showing or only one end.
Rules
Dominoes are circular discs with a pattern of spots, or “pips,” on one side and blank on the other. The spots on the dominos match those on a die and are used to mark the position of each player in the game.
The game is played by taking turns until a player can no longer play a tile. When this happens, the player puts his or her domino on the boneyard and is out of the game.
Typically, players score the value of the dominos in their hands and the sum is rounded to the nearest multiple of five. Exceptions are made for games that use the dice as markers, such as Trains, or that require special markers to identify the owner of a domino that cannot be played upon, such as the last double in a Trains game.
The game continues until a player scores 101 points or until no player has a remaining hand that can be played. The player who is the first to do so wins the round.
Materials
Domino construction is a fun, stimulating hobby that can help to improve hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and creativity. It can also help to ease stress and clear the mind. It is also a great way to build a sense of accomplishment when you complete a large domino structure.
Traditionally, domino sets were made of bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), ivory or dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white dots inlaid or painted on them. Today, domino sets are made of a wide variety of materials, including plastics and metals.
To make a domino necklace, start by preparing your mold and applying a thin layer of resin to the surface. You will need to let this cure for 48 hours before pouring a second layer. To avoid air bubbles, you should only fill up to 40-50% of the cavity on your first pour. Then, carefully place your dried flowers.
Scoring
Some domino games have special scoring systems. For example, the game of bergen uses a numbering system for each domino and allows players to score whenever one end of a layout adds up to a multiple of five or three. This is popular in British pubs and clubs and is also played in a number of competitive leagues.
Generally, dominos have two ends and each end has a value based on the number of spots or pips that it has. These numbers are referred to as the rank or weight of the domino. The higher the rank, the more valuable the domino is. When a player wins, they subtract the values of the remaining domino tiles in their opponents’ hands from their own. This value is then added to the winner’s total score. This is the most common scoring method in domino. However, there are a few other methods that may be used. For instance, some dominoes have spinners that are used to form a line of play.
Variations
There are many variations in domino games, but most use the same basic rules as those shown here. In general, players place dominoes in a line on the table and match their ends to adjacent ones. Whether the end of the domino is open or closed (not connected to another end) determines its value.
Traditionally, dominoes have two unique faces with spots from one to six (known as pips). Thus, the most common domino set has 28 total pieces.
Some players add to the game by drawing extra tiles from the stock to their hand when they cannot go. They then subtract the values of their opponents’ unused domino tiles from their own and score the resulting amount. A player with the highest total score wins.