The basic rules of domino are fairly simple. Dominoes are arranged in certain ways, so that two adjacent ends of a chain match. The placement can be random or systematic. Doubles are always placed cross-ways, so that they are adjacent to the middle of the chain, and any tile played to a double must be placed perpendicular to the double, touching in the middle. Different types of domino chains may develop, depending on the game rules and the player’s preferences. Some chains may even develop into snake-line shapes or other complex structures depending on the playing surface.
Thierry Denoual’s domino game
This novelty domino game features pictures instead of the traditional symbols and numbers. Published by Blue Orange Games, Thierry Denoual’s version of the traditional game is a great way to spice up your game night. Play is in rounds and the winner gets to play any domino on the board, irrespective of its suit. Several players can join the game and compete against one another. The first player to get to 120 points wins.
Thierry Denoual’s Chinese game
Thierry Denoual invented a new version of the classic domino game using pictures instead of numbers. It is published by Blue Orange Games and is portable, making it ideal for parties, family gatherings, and the office. In this new game, players use a 120-degree-bent double-six domino set. The aim of the game is to collect the most points by forming a circle of three dominoes. Each player may play as many rounds as they like, so it is possible to block play by connecting the opposite ends of the board.
Thierry Denoual’s game
Thierry Denoual’s game of Domino utilizes 140 square tiles. The game has several strategic features, including a limited number of tiles on each side of the board. The curved edges of the tiles prevent lines from extending in one direction. In order to gain 120 points, a player must build a circle from three tiles and connect the two ends. The first player to reach this point will score 120 points.
Chinese game
A Chinese game of domino is similar to its Western counterpart. However, it is played with double-row tiles instead of single-row ones. The top row lists 11 matching pairs, and the five non-matching pairs are worth less than one of the eleven. The highest pair is the Gee Joon tile. Both sides of the tile are equally valuable, but a single trump is worth seven points. When all the trumps are matched, the winner is the player with the most points.
Texas-style game of domino
The popular Texas-style game of domino is 42. This game was invented in Trapp Spring, Texas, which is located about 45 miles west of Fort Worth. The rules of 42 are similar to the card game of bridge, although they are not nearly as complex. In 42, players draw seven dominoes, which are then played into tricks. The highest value in a trick counts as the trump suit, and any domino with a multiple of five dots counts toward the total of the hand. For example, if you have 35 “five count” dominoes and seven tricks, you score 42 points.
