Maybe we played dominoes when we were kids. The rectangular tile box is probably tucked away in the drawer or closet ready to open on a rainy day or slow Sunday afternoon. This ancient game is still loved by people even today. Dominoes can be played in different ways, however people follow the basic rule of the game because it is easy, fun and easy to keep score.
In case you’ve forgotten the game, rediscover it by reviewing the game’s rules and scoring patterns. Then you will certainly enjoy playing with your children, friends and grandchildren. One game of dominoes is enough to get you addicted and hooked. One would long to share this classic and timeless game with someone they love.
Domino games are simple and easy to understand. Domino games are available in a wide variety of shapes, from simple to complex and from complicated to straightforward.
Dominoes seem to have been instigated in China in the 12th century and found its way in the 18th century in Europe. Today it is popular all over the world. It is played by all age groups and nationalities. It is the national game of many Latin American countries, a popular club game in Europe, and a favorite party game in America.
The games of dominoes must have derived in the antiquity of the dice, that is considered the oldest instrument of game. The term bones was replaced by the word domino because it resembled the half-masked domino. Domino pieces are made of ivory, wood, metal, or plastic. There are numerous games that you can play with dominoes. The game of drawing is the simplest and the most played.
A domino game contains 28 pieces and can be played by 4 people. These pieces are even known as tiles, cards, bones, or stones. The ancient domino set was made of ivory or bone. Each tile is rectangular in shape and has lines engraved in the center that divide it into two other ends. These ends are spotted with spots or left blank. These extremes can have between 1 and 6 points or have none. These points are known as pips. The chip that has the maximum number of points at both ends is called a doublet. The stack that is not used while playing dominoes is known as a boneyard.
