Domino is a small rectangular game piece that has anywhere from 1 to 6 dots. It is typically matched with another domino with matching numbers on its sides and then arranged to form elaborate patterns. Then the player either knocks them over or stands them up. Either way, they create some cool looking stuff!
The first domino to fall is said to “spike” the chain. Then the other dominoes can be pushed around or positioned to line up with the spike in a new pattern, continuing the chain. Dominoes can be played with a variety of rules and scoring systems, some of which are more complex than others.
A chain of dominoes can be used for many things, including creating shapes, forming patterns or illustrating historical events. For example, one popular use of dominoes is to illustrate how a ship’s masts would be toppled in the event of a dismasting. Dominoes are also a great way to teach kids the principles of gravity and cause and effect.
In the Dominoes game, a side of a domino that has a number shows its value and a blank side is considered “wild.” This means it can be matched with any other color domino on the table. Some games require that all the dominoes have a number on their sides, while others allow the wild side to be paired with any other color. Then the resulting chains are scored according to their scoring system.
Some people are skilled at arranging dominoes in complex patterns. These patterns are often called domino art. When a person is able to create an impressive domino art display, they are referred to as a domino artist. In the past, domino artists were primarily male. However, in recent years, female domino artists have become more common.
Dominoes are typically made from polymers such as polystyrene, ABS or PVC. But there are some other materials that can be used, such as bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), ivory or a dark hardwood such as ebony. These sets tend to be more expensive, but they have a more beautiful look.
Hevesh has created domino installations involving thousands of pieces. Each one requires careful planning and a bit of luck. But when she creates a mind-blowing design, her biggest pieces can take several nail-biting minutes to fall. This is because each domino has a physical phenomenon called inertia that prevents it from moving when no external force is acting on it. But when a domino is struck, this inertia can be converted into kinetic energy, which propels the next domino toward its target.
Hevesh uses a version of the engineering-design process to plan her mind-blowing domino creations. She starts by considering the theme or purpose of the work. Then she brainstorms images or words that might be associated with it. She also tests each section of the installation separately before putting it all together. This allows her to make precise corrections as needed. She usually builds a 3-D section first, followed by flat arrangements and then lines of dominoes that connect them all together.