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Dominoes

2 to 4 players

Dominoes is a tile game usually played by 2 to 4 players, solo or in two teams. Match tiles by number, and the first to empty their hand or block the game with the fewest points wins. Fast, great on the table, and made for the ahwe.

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How to play

1 Players 2 to 4, and 4 play in two teams. 1
2 Equipment 28 tiles (from double zero to double six). Draw 7 tiles each in the singles game, the rest stay in the boneyard. 2
3 Play On your turn match a tile to a number at either open end. If you cannot match, draw from the boneyard or pass. 3
4 Scoring When someone goes out, add the pips left in the others hands. The lowest hand wins the round. 4
5 Winning First to the agreed total, usually 100, wins. 5

Tips

1

Play heavy tiles early

Big doubles left in your hand count against you if the game blocks.

2

Keep the ends on your numbers

If both ends show a number you hold plenty of, you squeeze your opponent.

3

Count the tiles

Track how many of each number have gone, so you know when your opponent can't match.

4

In teams, help your partner

Watch what they play and leave them ends they can use.

Variants and other names

Block game

No drawing from the boneyard. If you can't match, you pass.

All fives

You score whenever the open ends add up to a multiple of five.

Other names

Called domino across the region, and a coffeehouse staple.

Questions

How many players does dominoes need?

From 2 to 4, solo or in two teams. One short? Kemlet finds you a player nearby.

How many tiles are in a domino set?

28 tiles, from double zero to double six.

How many tiles does each player take with 4?

7 each, so every tile is dealt and there is no boneyard.

What happens when the game is blocked?

Count the pips left in each hand. The lowest wins the round.

What score do you play dominoes to?

Usually 100, or whatever total you agree.

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