A domino is a rectangular tile with two square ends and two spots on each end. The player uses these tiles to make a set by putting them into succession. If a player matches three or more identical pieces, they win. These tiles are also known as gaming pieces. They are a fun and entertaining way to spend an evening.
Origin
The origin of the domino game is a debated topic. There are many theories, including that it was first invented by a hero soldier named Hung Ming in the 12th century or that it was brought to China by Italian missionaries in the 19th century. Others think the game was adapted from a Chinese game called Pai Gow. Today, there are many versions of the game, which has been played for centuries.
Regardless of how the game originated, it is likely to have originated in China during the Yuan dynasty. A Chinese writer named Zhou Mi described the game in a manuscript he wrote in 1232-1298. He also mentions dice.
Rules
The Rules of Domino are very easy to learn and follow. The main objective is to create enclosed spaces (called cells) with the same number of domino tiles as your opponent. Each cell scores one point. If you can create a cell and connect it to one of your own tiles, you score one point. Otherwise, the blank tile is the wild card.
In domino, each player plays a tile, ensuring that the ends of the tile match. The first tile must be a double and the second tile should be a single tile. The tile may be placed either cross-ways or parallel to the edge of the chain. Doubles must touch the center of the chain, and any tiles played to doubles must touch the center. The chain will develop a random pattern, usually a snake line, but other shapes can occur depending on the playing surface.
Materials
Materials for dominoes come in a variety of forms. In the early 20th century, a type of plastic called Bakelite was developed and used for dominoes. Bakelite, which is formed by the condensation of formaldehyde and phenols, was developed by L.H. Bakeland in 1917 and was subsequently used in domino tiles, serving dishes, and many other items. Today, dominoes are usually made from common wood or plastic. However, ivory dominoes are illegal because of the ban on the trade of ivory.
While modern dominoes are often made of plastic, traditional Chinese and European dominoes are traditionally made from bone or ivory. Dark hardwoods like ebony and mother of pearl are also used in the creation of dominoes. These are more expensive than their polymer counterparts.
Spinners
Spinners are a special type of domino that has an extra wild domino on one face. This type of domino is very important, because it allows you to score points in many different ways. It is played with two to eight players and each round consists of 10 rounds. The goal of the game is to collect all of the spinners before your opponent does and to get the lowest score possible. Spinners are an integral part of every domino set, and there are many different strategies you can use to score with them.
Spinners are small pins that are inserted into the dividing bar of the domino. They are often made of metal and rounded to avoid scratching the table top. A spinner also protects the faces of the domino from damage when it is shuffled.