The game of dominoes is a family of tile-based games. Its gaming pieces are rectangular tiles with two square ends. Each end is marked with the number of spots on the tile. The objective is to match as many of these pieces as possible in a row. The game can be played with one or more players.
Double 6
In the game of double six dominoes, players score points if the total of uncovered dominoes on the outside is a multiple of five. To calculate this number, players add up all of the outside edges of the playing area and divide it by five to get a whole number. If this number is a multiple of six or higher, the first player scores.
Double 9
Double 9 dominoes have many different features, which can make them fun to play. While they are traditionally marked with pips and spots, the Double Nine also has numbered numbers on the ends, which designate different suits.
Double 12
The Double 12 domino is a classic game that can be played by two to eight players. It features 91 dominoes with jumbo coloured dots, a clear plastic centrepiece and eight multi-colour train markers.
Double 14
If you like playing block games, you may want to learn how to play Double 15 domino. This block game is played with two or more players, and features extra rules for thirteen and fourteen suits. You can also play with the heavyweight style, which has bigger pips and a wooden box for storage.
Draw game
Draw game in domino is a simple game of dominoes where a player has to place a Domino on an open end of the layout. After placing a Domino on an open end, the other player has to pass and draw another Domino from the boneyard. The player with the lightest hand wins the game. There are several variations of this game. A typical draw game is played to 100 points.
Double 15
The Double 15 domino set includes 136 large, brightly colored dominoes. This set is a great size for a party or get-together. The dominoes come in a reusable tin that protects them from wear and tear. The dominoes are also packaged in a durable case for storage. The rules for playing the game are included in the tin.
Double 18
Double 18 dominoes come in a variety of sizes. Professional sized sets feature large color-coded dots on white tiles. This makes it easy to keep track of your scores.
Chinese dominoes
Chinese dominoes are a game of strategy, drawing tiles from the row of tiles on which they are stacked. They can be played with two players or more. There are many variations of the game, from scoring and blocking games to layout games. The number of pieces that are drawn depends on the number of players and the size of the set.
European dominoes
European dominoes are very different from their Chinese counterparts. The earliest reference to dominoes comes from China’s Song dynasty (the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries), when the game was called “Jiao Xi”. However, the game first came to Europe much later, in the 18th century. In fact, some historians believe that the game originated in China and was imported to Europe by Italian missionaries.