When you think of dominoes, do you picture the little black and white rectangles that kids line up to knock down or the intricate layouts created by artists who use physics to their advantage? Today’s Wonder of the Day explores what happens when we tip the first domino ever-so-slightly and allow it to fall in a cascade. In fact, Domino is the name of a pizza chain that has tapped into this phenomenon to create some very impressive pizza delivery vehicles.
A domino is a rectangular tile, often with two square ends and a number of spots (also called pips) on each end. The pips are usually inlaid or painted on the domino and can be any number from zero to six. A traditional European domino set contains 28 tiles, also known as bones, stones, men, cards or tiles. Each domino has a unique back design, while the fronts are blank or have a common design. The pips on the ends are used to identify each domino in a set, which is sometimes called a deck or pack.
When players take turns, each puts one domino on the table positioning it edge to edge against another so that the numbers show on both ends match. This forms a chain of dominoes that grows in length as each tile is played onto the next. If a player cannot play any more dominoes, they may pass and wait until their turn comes again.
While dominoes are most commonly seen as a game of chance, there are a wide variety of strategy games that can be played with them. A domino is a simple game to learn, but the possibilities for creativity are endless.
In addition to the classic blocking and scoring games, there are many other kinds of domino games that can be played. For example, some players can compete to see who can get all of their tiles into a circle or straight line before the other player.
Domino has been around for centuries and is still a popular pastime for people of all ages. There are even domino teams that participate in competitions. One such team, Dominate This, was featured on the television show Shark Tank and has been raising funds to expand their business.
Although Domino is a pizza franchise, the company has taken its innovative spirit into other parts of its operations. For example, Domino’s has partnered with crowd-sourced auto designers to create a pizza-delivery vehicle that could be considered the cheese lover’s Batmobile. The company is also experimenting with drones to deliver food and test new technologies that will improve efficiency at its stores.
So, whether you like to block out a whole storyline or write a little at a time, consider the domino effect the next time you start a writing project. You might find it helps your story flow smoothly from scene to scene with no hiccups along the way!