The Basics of Domino
Domino is the generic name for any game played with a set of rectangular pieces that can be stacked on end in long lines. When one domino is tipped, it causes the next domino in line to tip, and so on until all the dominoes have fallen over. A large number of games can be played using this basic principle. In addition, dominoes can be used to make elaborate art. This kind of domino art can include straight lines, curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, stacked walls, or even 3D structures such as towers and pyramids. In many cases the art is designed to be as visually appealing as it is functional.
A wide variety of games can be played with dominoes, including positional games where one player or team places a domino edge to edge against another in such a way that the exposed ends match (i.e., one’s touch one’s or two’s touch two’s). Typically, the exposed ends must also total a specified number such as five in order to score points. Some players play in teams, in which case the totals of the teammates’ sets are added together at the end of the game.
The first person to complete all of his or her dominoes wins the game. This is usually the first person to get rid of all of his or her tiles, but it can be any player who has finished playing all of his or her dominoes. The winning player is awarded a prize, such as money or a trophy, depending on the rules of the game.
There are many different ways to play domino, and each game has its own unique rules. There are a few general rules that all of the games share, though. First, a player must place a tile on the domino board. If the tile is a double, it must be placed with its matched edge touching an adjacent tile or else it is not considered to have any effect. Then, the other players must follow suit. They must either place a tile of the same type with its matching edge touching an adjacent tile or they may place any other tile. Then the process repeats until a player or team has completed all of its dominoes and is awarded the prize.
There are also many games that involve a domino “boneyard” or “pile” where players can draw tiles from the boneyard to add to their hand. Once a player has drawn all of the dominoes they can, they must place them on the board so that the matching edges are touching and count their points. Then, the other players must also place all of their dominoes on the board and continue to play until one player or team has a full set. If that happens, the other players must add to their scores based on the amount of dots left in the opponents’ hands.