Domino’s Basics

Domino is a family of board games involving dominoes, or “tiles.” Each tile has an arrangement of dots on one side, known as the number suit. Some tiles feature blank or identically patterned sides, and these are called pips. The number of pips on a tile determines its rank among other tiles with the same suit. The higher the rank, the more points it yields when matched with other tiles.

Each player begins a game by drawing the number of tiles specified by the rules for the particular domino game being played. The players then place the tiles in front of them in a line, which is also called the layout, string, or line of play. The first tile played is the leader, and the winner of each hand or game is determined by the player whose combined total of the pips on his or her remaining tiles is the lowest.

Some of the most popular domino games are “layout” games, in which the dominoes are arranged to form a chain that is added to as each tile is played. These chains may be used for scoring purposes or to block other players’ ability to proceed in the game. The most common types of layout games are double six and double nine, but larger sets exist for players who wish to play longer dominoes.

The way in which Dominoes are placed is a small part of the entertainment provided by the game, but it can add to the enjoyment of the game. The placement of each tile is determined by the rules for the particular game being played, and the rules of each set of dominoes. For example, the placement of a tile played to a double must be crosswise or perpendicular to the two matching ends of the double.

Normally, when a player can no longer play a domino, he or she “knocks” on the table and passes play to another player. In some games, however, players may agree to continue playing until the entire hand or game is over. Then, the players may declare the winners.

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