Domino is a game of matching pairs of tiles with identical or adjacent ends. The value of each end is indicated by the number of dots or pips.
The most common domino games are blocking and scoring. Some games use a different method of counting the number of pips remaining in the losing player’s hand at the end of a hand or the game.
Rules
Domino is a game that can be played in many different ways. Most variations of domino have similar, though not identical, rules. Generally, dominoes are divided into two squares with a number on one side and blank or identically patterned on the other. Each player has seven pieces, and they take turns placing them on the board. Unlike playing cards, the value of each domino is determined by the arrangement of dots on the two squares.
If a player cannot play any of the dominoes in his hand, he passes. If he does not pass, the other player takes his turn. The players continue taking turns until one of them is out or the dominoes are closed.
The winner of the game scores the difference between his opponent’s and own points in unplaced dominoes. Some games include a spinner, a double that can be played on all four sides. In some variants, a player may place a marker on his train, making it public and stopping other players from adding to it.
Variations
Domino is an adaptable game that can be played with a variety of materials. A domino set is normally twice as long as it is wide, and features a line in the middle that divides it visually into two squares, called ends. Each end is assigned a value (either blank or numbered) based on the number of dots on its surface; a domino with more pips is considered to be “heavier” than one with fewer pips.
The most basic variation of the game is known as Block, and requires a double-six set. The players begin the line of play by placing a domino tile on the table, and then extend it with matching tiles, extending it to all four sides if possible. A player who cannot extend the line passes. The winner scores the total remaining pip count in his or her hand.
Career mercenary Domino joined the Six Pack and became an ally of Cable (Nathan Summers). She later worked at the Hong Kong branch of X-Corporation, and helped him hinder John Sublime’s Third Species mutant organ harvesting movement.
Materials
Dominoes have been made from many different materials through the centuries. Some of the most common are wood, bone and plastic. They are usually thumb-sized and rectangular with a front that is divided into two parts, each bearing from one to six dots or pips. A domino is usually twice as long as it is wide so that it can stand on its edge without falling over.
In the 12th century, domino pieces were carved from animal bones (usually ox bones for the poor) and ivory for wealthy gamers. The pips were drilled or molded in the bone. Today, dominos are often made of a cheap shiny plastic called Bakelite or a cheaper variant of modern petroleum-based synthetic plastic.
Able to manipulate the laws of probability to shift odds in her favor, the mutant Domino is a formidable fighter and weapons expert. She was part of the U.S. government’s Project Armageddon, but the device she was implanted with created a synaptical static that reduced her reflex and reaction times.
Scoring
Domino is a game of skill and strategy. The first player to play all of their dominos wins the hand or game. The score for each domino is calculated by counting the pips on both ends of the domino. A blank is counted as zero, and a double counts as two points. This scoring system applies to most games, but there are some variations that may change the rules.
The Domino game is a block game in which players try to empty their hands while blocking those of their opponents. The winner is the player who scores the most points at the end of a hand or game. Occasionally, errors can occur when the score is being counted. It is best to double-check the score before recording it. A good practice is to use a calculator to ensure accuracy.