The Basics of Dominoes

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The family of games known as dominoes includes a variety of tile-based games. The game pieces are rectangular tiles with square ends and a number of spots on each end. Using these numbers to determine the order of dominos in a row, players aim to move their pieces into a winning combination.

Origin

The origin of the domino game is controversial. Some believe that it originated in Egypt during the time of Tutankhamen in the early 12th century, while others believe it originated in China during the time of Chinese nobleman Kao Tsung. Whatever the case, the game has been around for centuries and has spread worldwide.

Rules

The basic rules of domino are similar to chess. To start a game, a player sets down a domino. Players can play alone or against other players. To win, you must make your opponent’s hand smaller than your own.

Sets

Sets of dominoes are an excellent educational tool for achieving a variety of curriculum objectives. They can be used in a wide variety of settings to teach tying knots, matching numerals, and other important concepts. They can also be used to develop strategy.

Pips

The term “pips” has several meanings, including the “spots” found on dominoes, dice, and playing cards. It also refers to the small seeds in some fruits. It is also the name of a character in Charles Dickens’s novel “Great Expectations.”

Pairs

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Fours

When a game begins, the lead player sets down one tile, typically a double-six. After that, the players lay down tiles with the same number adjacent to each other. Doubles in domino can be joined to any other tile on a line, and they count as doubles.

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