Domino is a small, flat rectangular block used as a gaming object. It has two sides with a number of spots, or pips, which range from six to none or blank. The value of each side is the domino’s rank or weight, and a domino with more pips is “heavier” than a similar-rank one with fewer. Dominos are normally twice as long as they are wide, which makes them easier to re-stack after use.
As the word suggests, a domino can have dramatic consequences. A single setback can knock over many other things, creating a cascade effect of problems and inconveniences.
A person with the name Domino may be a master of cause and effect, keeping an eye out for repercussions in their decisions. Someone with this power of prediction would probably be well suited to a career as a politician, for example.
There are many different kinds of domino games, but most of them fall into four categories: bidding games, blocking games, scoring games, and round games. In each category, there are a few basic rules that must be followed to play the game. For example, each player must draw a certain number of tiles from the boneyard (stock) before making their first play. Then the players must place their tiles in front of them so that they can’t see the pips on each other’s tiles. This formation of tiles is called the line of play and it must be lined up according to the rules of the game being played.
Some domino players become very skilled at creating elaborate displays of dominoes, even to the point of holding live shows where they create complicated domino reactions before an audience of fans. These domino builders are known as ‘domino experts’ and their creations can take hours to build. In addition, some of the bigger setups can take several nail-biting minutes to complete, as each domino is carefully positioned and then allowed to fall naturally according to the laws of physics.
Despite the difficulty of creating a huge domino display, these experts are in high demand by movie and television producers who want to add a domino-themed element to their productions. The domino experts often work with a team of engineers to make their creations, and they can earn hundreds of dollars for a single show.
The most famous Domino expert is perhaps businessman David Brandon, who ran Domino’s Pizza from 2011 to 2014. His company had a reputation for poor customer service and high employee turnover, so he worked hard to change things. He relaxed the dress code, revamped leadership training programs, and listened to employees. When Domino’s new CEO, Anthony Doyle, took over in 2015, he stuck to the same core values of championing customers and listening to workers—and it paid off.