Dominoes are small blocks with pips on one or both ends. When a domino is stood upright, it has potential energy which will be converted into kinetic energy when it falls.
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Rules
Dominoes have many rules and variations. The rules vary by the game and place. Dominoes can be played by two or more people. Players can decide whether to keep score or not and what to do when a train is complete. The first player to a certain amount of points wins the game.
In some games a domino is scored by putting the tiles end to end so that one’s touch one’s, two’s touch two’s and three’s touch three’s. This line of play is called a train. If the train has any ends left in the losing players hands at the end of a hand or game the winning player is awarded those points.
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Variations
Dominoes are a game piece with an arrangement of dots (also called pips) on one side and blank or identically patterned on the other. They are often twice as long as they are wide, but some sets use different dimensions.
Most domino games are positional, with each player taking a turn placing a domino edge to edge against another in such a way that the exposed ends form a specified total. The number of pips on each exposed end determines its value, which may be higher or lower than the other.
The most common domino game is double-six, which can be played by two people. Each player draws a seven-tile hand from the stock, which is shuffled face down and forms the boneyard or “stock”. Players are allowed to discuss their tiles with their partner, but they cannot reveal the values of the ones they have in their hands. The first person to play all of their dominoes wins the hand.
Materials
Dominoes are small rectangular blocks with a flat face that contains from one to six pips or dots. A complete set of dominoes consists of 28 such blocks. They are usually made of wood or a plastic resin, but other materials have also been used.
A variety of different types of materials have been used for dominoes over the centuries. Some are more durable than others. For example, some sets are made of metals (e.g., brass or pewter), marble, or stone. Others are crafted from precious and exotic woods such as ebony, mother of pearl, or bone.
These types of dominoes tend to be heavier, so they are better suited for building large fields and lines. They are available in a wide range of colors and designs. Many of these sets are produced by companies that use sustainable practices and support local forestry. They also take part in educational programs and workshops to encourage ethical sustainability practices.
Scoring
Dominoes is an easy-to-play game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It can be played with a single player, or it can be played in partnerships. In a four handed version, players compete in teams to win the game. The scoring system varies according to the rules of the game.
A typical scoring game involves counting the number of exposed ends of the dominoes on the line of play. This count is multiplied by a factor of either five or three to determine the score for that end. In some games, the first double that is played in a line of play is referred to as a spinner and may be played on all sides.
A misplay of a tile is penalized by a penalty of two points, or the loss of the hand. A player may also choose to recall a tile if it is incorrectly placed. In a multi-player game, the scores are recorded on a cribbage board or other means of tracking the scores.