Domino is a game with many different rules. It is important to understand how the game works before trying to make it more complicated. The goal of domino is to place tiles edge-to-edge in a line, touching only on their edges, so that they form an ordered sequence of numbers and shapes. Normally, each end of a domino has a value corresponding to the number or shape on that side. A domino with a single value is said to be “light” and a domino with more than one value is called a “heavy.”
A game of domino involves two or more players, with the same number of tiles. The dominoes are arranged on a flat surface such as a table. Each player draws seven tiles from the stock, or boneyard. The first player then places a domino on the table, called a down or lead. The next player then plays a tile on that down, and so on. The resulting chain of played dominoes is then the basis for the game’s action.
If the first player places a domino that is not legal, it is said to be “out of turn.” That domino must be recalled and placed again in the proper manner before the next play. This may be accomplished by placing the next domino on top of it, or by drawing new tiles from the stock and adding them to the hands. In some games, a player is allowed to bye (take) a tile from the stock, but this will usually affect the score in some way.
There are many types of domino games, but most fit into four categories: bidding games, blocking games, scoring games, and round games. Each category has its own strategy, and each requires a slightly different approach to the game.
One interesting thing about domino is that it can knock over objects a great deal larger than itself. This is due to the fact that dominoes have inertia, which is a tendency for an object to resist motion. A small nudge is all it takes to overcome inertia and set the domino in motion.
Another interesting feature of domino is the ability to use it in art. Some artists create lines of dominoes that appear to form pictures, while others use them in 3D structures like towers and pyramids. Creating a piece of domino art can be a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Dominos are also used in business to demonstrate the power of leadership and management. A successful company needs strong leaders to guide it through difficult times. A strong leader will be able to see potential problems before they arise and take the steps necessary to prevent them. A weak leader, on the other hand, will be unable to do this and will likely fail.