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Origin
Domino is one of the oldest games known to man. Its roots are deep, with many different cultures embracing it as a popular pastime. It is also a game of strategy and calculation that requires great skill.
The dominoes we know today are the result of a game that began in China, where the markings on a piece were originally designed to represent all possible results from throwing two dice. The European domino set, however, does not include the duplicates of some throws and the military-civilian suit distinctions that are found in Chinese sets.
The game moved from Asia to Europe in the 18th Century, reaching Britain as early as the 1700s. It is believed to have arrived there via French prisoners of war.
Rules
Before play begins, the tiles are shuffled and thoroughly mixed by the players. The player who shuffles must make the first play of the game. The winner of the previous game may also shuffle before each new game.
Depending on the game being played, some dominoes have more than one side (double sides) or all four sides. The heaviest domino, also known as the lead, is usually a double.
Some games are blocking games, in which the goal is to empty your opponent’s hand before he does. Others are scoring games, in which the value of each tile is determined by counting its pips. All of the exposed ends of a domino must match to be scored. Otherwise, the points are not counted. Players may take turns putting down dominoes or picking them up if they cannot go.
Variations
Some domino games involve more complex strategies than the standard draw game. One example is matador, in which players take turns adding a domino to the chain. They must choose a domino with a matching suit to the leading tile. The player with the most points after the trick wins.
Another variation is block domino, in which the players take turns laying tiles to build a line of domino halves joined end to end. Depending on the version of the game, the open ends of these halves must add up to a multiple of five.
If a player cannot lay any tiles, they must pass their turn. When all of the players have no more tiles, the game ends. Each player adds up the number of dots on their remaining tiles and scores this amount.
Materials
Dominoes are typically constructed from wood or resin, although modern makers can also use a variety of other materials. For example, a set might be made from foam for outdoor games, or it might contain metal or stone dominoes. The material a domino is made from can influence its sturdiness, appearance, and performance.
The materials composing dominoes have developed throughout the sport’s lengthy history, reflecting advances in manufacturing and consumer demand. Traditionally, pure substances like ivory and unique woods supplied a mix of aesthetic enchantment and sturdiness. They stood up to shuffling, stacking, and coping collectively, stopping chipping or cracking. The density of hardwoods like ebony and rosewood additionally minimized warping, a frequent problem with softer supplies. Moreover, these substances typically featured contrasting inlays to supply attribute spots.
Scoring
Domino is a game played with dominoes, which are flat thumbsized blocks that bear from one to six pips or dots. A set consists of 28 such pieces. Dominoes can be arranged in lines and angular patterns to form different games. The most common are blocking and scoring games.
The basic scoring unit in most domino games is the count, which is worth one game point. A domino with five domino spots on both ends is a “count”. A domino with four and three is also a count.
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