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Dominoes (sometimes referred to as dominos) is a classic tile-based board game enjoyed by players of all ages. Each domino is a rectangular tile divided into two ends, each marked with a number of spots or left blank. These tiles make up a domino set—often called a deck or pack—and are used to play a wide variety of games.
Game Features:
- Ten different domino games including Classic Dominoes, Draw Game, Block Game, Mexican Train, Muggins (All Fives), Naval Kozel, Jackass, Human-Human-Wolf, Kozel, Bergen, Cross, and more. Additional games like Chicken Foot and Blitz will be added in future updates.
- Three online multiplayer modes: Draw Game, Block Game, and Muggins (All Fives).
- Daily bonus rewards to keep the fun going.
- Supports 2–4 players, perfect for solo play or group matches.
- User-friendly interface that’s easy to navigate.
- Challenging AI opponents for engaging single-player sessions.
- Global cloud leaderboard to track your progress against players worldwide.
- Detailed singleplayer stats to monitor your performance.
- Mexican Train will be available in multiplayer mode in an upcoming update.
The traditional Sino-European domino set consists of 28 tiles, often referred to as bones, cards, tiles, tickets, stones, or spinners. Each country has its own unique dominoes games:
- England – Muggins (All Fives)
- Scandinavian countries – Bergen
- Mexico – Mexican Train
- Spain – Matador
Extended sets such as double-9 and double-12 dominoes are used for games like Mexican Train and Chicken Foot, allowing for more complex gameplay and additional players.
Historical Background:
The earliest known reference to dominoes dates back to the Song Dynasty in China. The game later appeared in Italy during the 18th century. While the exact evolution from Chinese to modern Western dominoes remains unclear, the game has since grown into a global favorite.
General Rules of Domino Games:
Blocking Game
The simplest form of dominoes is played with a double-six set and two players. After shuffling the 28 tiles face down, each player draws seven. The remaining tiles form the stock or boneyard. Players place their tiles on edge so only they can see their own hand. One player starts by placing the first tile—this varies depending on the game variant:
- In Muggins, the highest double (6-6) begins play.
- In Bergen, the game starts with 0-0.
- In Mexican Train, each round begins with the next lower double.
The line of play is formed as players alternately add tiles to either end, matching values. The game ends when one player plays all their tiles or the game becomes blocked. If blocked, the player who caused the block receives the total pip count from the other players' hands.
Scoring Game
In scoring variants like Muggins (All Fives), points are earned when the sum of the open ends equals 5 or a multiple of 5. In Bergen, points are scored when the open ends match. In Mexican Train, the double-zero domino is worth 50 points.
Draw Game
This version allows players to draw from the stock before playing a tile. Points are calculated based on the pips left in the opponent's hand plus those remaining in the stock. Most rules require at least two tiles to remain in the stock.
Mexican Train has officially arrived! Enjoy this popular variation along with many others in our feature-rich dominoes app. Play online for free in Draw Game, Block Game, or Muggins (All Fives).
What's New in Version 3.3.5
Last Updated: February 20, 2024
- Bug fixes and minor improvements to enhance gameplay stability and user experience.
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