Given the last example, if a tile is now played on the , assuming it is not a spinner, the is no longer an end for the purpose of counting. See the example below. If the is not a spinner in this case, the is not an end. In some domino games, a score is made only when the count of the ends of the line of play are a multiple of 5 or a multiple of 3, for example.
Another scoring method used in many domino games is to take the losing players' total number of pips by counting the pips on the tiles left in their hands at the end of a hand or the game and then adding that number to the winner's score. Here is a rule variation that players may agree to employ: When counting the pips on the tiles left in the losers' hands at the end of a hand or the game, count only one end of a double i.
End of the Game Some domino games end once a certain number of hands have been played or a player or team makes the necessary points to win. For many other domino games, the object of the game is to be the first player or team to dispose of all the dominoes in your hand.
These domino games end when a player has played all the dominoes in his hand before the other players and announces, "Domino.
This is called a blocked game, and, in case the game is blocked and no one is able to make another play, the game would end. Too Many Tiles Are Drawn If a player draws more tiles for his hand than he is entitled to, it is called an overdraw. Once an overdraw has been discovered, the player to the right of the overdrawn hand takes the extra dominoes from the overdrawn hand, without looking at them, and returns them to the stock.
The deck should then be reshuffled before anyone else draws his hand. Here is a rule variation that players may agree to employ: Expose the overdrawn tiles to all players before returning them to the stock and then reshuffling the deck. Not Enough Tiles Are Drawn If a player draws fewer tiles for his hand than he is entitled to, it is called an underdraw. Once an underdraw has been discovered, he draws the necessary tiles from the stock to complete his hand.
If a player misplays for example, joins a 2 to a 3 and it is discovered before the next player makes his play, he must restore the misplayed tile to his hand and play a correct tile. If a player misplays and no one notices until after the next play has been made, the wrong tile is considered played and cannot be replaced with the correct tile. If a score is realized on the undiscovered misplay, the player is allowed to keep it. If it is not a misplay, once a tile is played and a player takes his hand off the tile, it may not be taken up by the player.
If a player plays out of turn and it is discovered before the next player makes his play, he must recall his tile. If a player plays out of turn and it is not discovered before the next play, the misplay must stand. If a score is realized on the misplay, the player is allowed to keep it. Types of Domino Games Nearly all of the most popular domino games fit into one of four categories.
The four categories are: bidding games, blocking games, scoring games, and round games. Bidding Games Bidding games are card-like games, played by two to four players. In these games, players bid their hands, the highest bidder names the suit, and the score is determined by the bid. Blocking Games Blocking games are played by matching dominoes in a line. Scoring is done only at the end of each hand. The player or team who plays all the dominoes in his hand first, or "dominoes," scores the total count of the tiles still held by his opponent s.
In the event of a blocked game, the player or team who has the lowest count scores the total count of the tiles still held by his opponent s. Scoring Games A scoring game, like a blocking game, is also played by matching dominoes. One difference is that scoring is done throughout the game after each scoring play is made, as well as at the end of each hand. The game is played until a player or team makes the necessary points to win.
A game consists of a series of hands. A hand consists of a series of plays with the dominoes drawn from the deck. Round Games Round games are party games, played by three to ten players, in which scoring is usually done at the end of each hand and each hand is usually a game.
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Printable Dominoes. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Play the game with 2 to 4 players. If there are 4 players, you could choose to play as partners with the person sitting opposite you, or you can each play your own hands. If you want to play with more than 4 people, use a double set instead of a double-9 set.
Shuffle the dominoes face down and draw to see who plays first. Lay all the tiles face down on a flat surface in front of you. Have one player mix up the tiles so that they are thoroughly shuffled. Let each person draw one tile—the person with the highest double will go first.
If a double wasn't drawn, the person with the heaviest tile the tile with the most pips will go first. Put the tiles back into the pile and give them another quick shuffle.
Have each player draw 7 dominoes for their hand. You can pick from anywhere in the pile, but after a tile has been picked, it can't be put back into the pile. Set your 7 dominoes up in front of you so that you can see them, but try to keep them hidden from your neighbors. Place the first tile in the center of the table to begin the round. The person who drew the tile to go first can put down whatever tile they want to get the game started.
If this is you, it's generally a good idea to lay down a tile that you know you'd be able to build off of in your next turn. Take turns building off the tiles on the board with the tiles in your hand. Go counter-clockwise around the table. Each turn consists of a player laying down one tile. That tile has to have a side that matches the open end of a domino that is already on the table.
Continue taking turns until someone uses up all of their tiles. You can choose whichever option you like best! Pick up a tile from the draw pile if you can't play a tile in your hand. If the tile you pick up from the draw pile matches something on the board, you can play it. If not, add the tile to your hand. The turn then passes to the next person. Win the round by using all of the dominoes in your hand.
Whoever is the first person to lay down all the tiles from their hand onto the table is the winner of that round. There will be at least 7 turns per round, but if everyone ends up having to pick up extra tiles from the draw pile, the game could last much longer than that. You'll have several hands to play before the entire game is finished. Tally the score by adding up the points left in each player's hand.
Have each player add up the total number of pips on the tiles they have left in front of them. On a piece of paper, add those numbers to the column of the person who won that hand. The first person to get to points wins the game. Method 2. Pull out the double or double-9 domino from the set. Choose a domino set with a double for a hand game; choose the double-9 set for a hand game.
From whichever set you choose, remove the highest double-sided tile before you move on to shuffling. Each hand after that starts with the double-sided tile that is one number less than the one preceding it: the first hand starts with the double, the second hand starts with the double, the third hand starts with the double, and so on. Shuffle the remaining dominoes facedown on the table in front of you.
Lay out all of the tiles and flip them so they are pip-side down. Thoroughly mix them up by hand. Have each player draw their cards from the shuffled tiles. After you draw your tiles, set them up in front of you on their sides so you can see what you have, but try your best to keep them hidden from your neighbors. You can play Mexican train with up to 8 people if you have a double set. If you have a double-9 set, you can play with only 2 to 4 people. Follow this breakdown to determine how many tiles each person should take: [11] X Research source Double 2 to 3 players take 16 tiles each; 4 players take 15 tiles each; 5 players take 14 tiles each; 6 players take 12 tiles each; 7 players take 10 tiles each; 8 players take 9 tiles each.
Double 2 players take 15 tiles each; 3 players take 13 tiles each; 4 players take 10 tiles each. If on any given turn you don't have a domino in your hand that can be played on either the Mexican train or your personal train, draw one tile from the train yard. If that tile can be played, play it. If not, it gets added to your hand and the turn passes on to the next player.
The first double is the only spinner. The person to the left can now place a tile with a matching number of spots on either end. Players who are unable to lay down a domino on their turn must draw dominoes from the boneyard until they are able to do so. If a player can neither draw dominoes or lay one down, he is blocked and must pass without scoring any points for the turn. During play, a player can earn points by ending his turn with the open ends of the layout totaling a multiple of five 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.
The player earns points equal to the total. For example, a player who finishes his turn with a total of five on the ends, he will earn five points immediately. If the points earned during play allow the player to reach the required number of points to win, the game is over. For example, in a two-handed game, the losing player has three dominoes left in his hand, , and , the winning player gets 15 points: rounds up to 5, rounds up to 10, and rounds down to zero.
This simple block game uses a Double-Nine set, which is the most popular type of set in Hispanic countries. A Double-Nine set of dominoes. A way to keep score. Cuban Dominoes is a partner game. Partners are usually chosen at random using any method the players want. The player with the heaviest double lays down first.
Doubles do not act as spinners, but are still played vertically. In Cuban Dominoes you are able to pass even when you have a legitimate play. When all four players pass in a row, the round is over. There is no drawing for additional dominoes. Play continues counter-clockwise until someone dominoes, or everyone is blocked from making a legitimate move. A partnership wins when they reach a certain number of points at the end of a round.
Usually, the winning score is , but you should feel free to adjust it depending on your preference. Keep track of how many tiles of each rank are out there. If you have very light dominoes and believe your opponents are blocked, you may want to pass even if you have a legitimate play in order to get a higher score.
There are many more ways to play with dominoes then just using them for competitive games. If you find yourself with a set of dominoes and no one to play against, you may want to tackle a game of solitaire, or practice toppling or stacking. People even use dominoes to tell the future! The domino is divided into two equal square ends, usually with a line down the middle. Each end has a value based on the number of spots on the face of the domino. The maximum number of spots on each end depends on the total number of dominoes included in the set.
In a common 28 domino set, also called Double-Sixes, there are 7 different number values; one to 6 spots plus blanks. Each number or blank is called a suit. Therefore, each domino, except for those with two of the same values, have two different suits. Many sets of domino have a metal bump in the center of the domino.
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