DOMINOES Made Simple: Rules and Strategies
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging video, Chris introduces viewers to the classic game of dominoes, focusing on the standard version with a set of 28 pieces ranging from double zero to double six. The objective is to be the first to reach 150 points by shedding all dominoes and scoring points based on the remaining pips in opponents' hands. The game begins with the player holding the heaviest double, and each player is dealt seven dominoes, with the rest forming the 'Boneyard.' Play involves matching pips and strategically shedding high-value dominoes to minimize points given to opponents. Chris emphasizes the importance of planning and keeping track of played and held numbers. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and support the channel.
Takeaways
- 🎲 The standard version of dominoes involves 28 pieces, ranging from double zero to double six, and is typically played with four players, each starting with seven dominoes.
- 👤 The goal in dominoes is to be the first to reach 150 points, which is done by shedding all your dominoes and then scoring points from the remaining dominoes in your opponents' hands.
- 📦 The unused dominoes are placed face down and are referred to as the 'Boneyard', a term originating from the material used to make early dominoes.
- 🤔 The game starts with the player holding the highest double playing first, and in subsequent rounds, the player to the right of the one who just played leads.
- 🔄 A double domino can be played on any side, but this rule applies only to the first double played in a round.
- 🚫 If a player cannot play a domino from their hand, they must draw from the Boneyard until they find one that matches the open side of the domino chain.
- 🔢 When playing off a domino with the same number on both ends, you start from the side where the crease is.
- ↩️ If a player runs out of space, they can rotate the dominoes to continue the game.
- 🚫 If a player cannot make a move and the Boneyard is empty, they must pass their turn to the right.
- 🏆 Points are scored by adding up the pips on the remaining dominoes in the opponent's hand when a player has shed all their dominoes.
- 🎯 Players often try to play higher-valued dominoes first to avoid giving more points to their opponents if they are stuck with heavier dominoes.
- 🧠 The best strategy in dominoes is to keep track of the numbers in your hand and what has been played, and to plan your moves accordingly.
Q & A
What is the standard version of dominoes that Chris will be playing in the video?
-Chris will be playing the most standard version of dominoes, which involves a set of 28 dominoes ranging from double zero to double six.
How many dominoes are there in a typical set used for the standard game?
-A typical set used for the standard game contains 28 dominoes.
What are the circles found on dominoes called?
-The circles found on dominoes are known as Pips.
How are the suits in a domino set determined?
-The suits in a domino set are determined by numbers rather than shapes, including a zero suit up to a six suit.
How many dominoes does each player typically receive in a four-player game?
-In a four-player game, each player typically receives seven dominoes.
What is the main objective of the basic domino game?
-The main objective of the basic domino game is to be the first player to get 150 points, or a higher or lower final number as agreed upon by the players.
What is the term used for the first player to play in a round of dominoes?
-The term used for the first player to play in a round of dominoes is the player with the highest double, known as the 'heavy'.
What is the term used for the pile of unused dominoes in a game?
-The term used for the pile of unused dominoes is the 'Boneyard'.
How can a player begin to turn the dominoes if they run out of space on the table?
-If a player runs out of space, they can begin to turn the dominoes in a way that allows for more play.
What happens if a player cannot make a move and the Boneyard is empty?
-If a player cannot make a move and the Boneyard is empty, they must pass play to the player on their right.
What is a stalemate in a round of dominoes?
-A stalemate in a round of dominoes occurs when all players need to pass, and no points are awarded as a result.
What strategy might a player use to avoid getting stuck with heavier dominoes in their hand?
-A player might choose to play their dominoes with higher values before lower valued ones to avoid getting stuck with heavier dominoes in their hand.
Outlines
🎲 Introduction to Dominoes
Chris introduces the video by welcoming viewers to a game of dominoes. He explains that there are various ways to play, but the video will focus on the standard version. The domino set contains 28 pieces, ranging from double zero to double six, with each piece featuring pips, which are also found on dice and playing cards. Dominoes have suits that correspond to numbers. The goal in the basic game is to be the first to 150 points, achieved by shedding all dominoes and scoring points based on the remaining pips in opponents' hands. The video outlines the setup for a two-player game, with each player receiving seven dominoes and the rest placed in a 'Boneyard.' Chris also discusses the origin of the term 'Boneyard,' the starting player, and the rules for laying down dominoes, including the significance of the first double played and how it affects subsequent plays. The video concludes with the player who runs out of dominoes winning the round and scoring points based on the pips of their opponent's remaining pieces.
🔍 Strategy and Tips for Playing Dominoes
The second paragraph delves into strategic play in dominoes. Chris advises players to think ahead and consider their options carefully before making a move. He emphasizes the importance of keeping track of the numbers in one's hand and those already played. The best players are those who can dominate certain numbers and predict what their opponents might play. Chris also shares a personal strategy, suggesting leading with higher-value dominoes to minimize the points given to the opponent if unable to continue the game. The video ends with an encouragement to enjoy the game of dominoes and a call to action for viewers to comment, like, subscribe, and support the channel through digital donations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Dominoes
💡Pips
💡Suits
💡Boneyard
💡Shed
💡Heaviest Domino
💡Stalemate
💡Strategy
💡Double Domino
💡Scoring
💡Competitive Street Dominoes
Highlights
There are dozens of ways to play dominoes, but the video focuses on the most standard version.
The domino set contains 28 pieces, ranging from double zero to double six.
The circles on dominoes are known as pips, which are also found on dice and numbered cards.
Dominoes have suits that are numbered rather than shaped, with a suit for each number from zero to six.
In a four-player game, each player gets seven dominoes, for a total of 28.
The goal of basic dominoes is to be the first to reach 150 points, or a different target number that players agree on.
Points are scored by adding up the remaining domino values in an opponent's hand after one player has played all their pieces.
The game is best played with two players, but can also be played with three or four.
The player with the highest double starts the first round, known as the 'heavy'.
The first double played can be placed on all four sides, allowing for more flexibility.
Players must match the pip number on the open side of the laid out dominoes to play a piece from their hand.
If a player cannot play, they draw from the 'Boneyard' until they find a playable domino.
Dominoes can be turned to allow for more play if the playing area becomes too crowded.
The round ends when one player has shed all their dominoes, and the opponent's remaining pips are counted.
If the Boneyard is empty and a player cannot make a move, play passes to the right.
Players often play higher-value dominoes first to avoid giving points to their opponent.
Thinking ahead and keeping track of played numbers is key to successful domino play.
Dominoes never goes out of style, encouraging viewers to get their set and have fun.
Transcripts
today we're going to play dominoes let's
go hi I'm Chris and welcome to playing
games please comment like And subscribe
start your own domino effect so there
are dozens of ways to play dominoes
today we'll go over the most Standard
Version and in later videos we can
explore some of the other more popular
variations such as Domino's all five so
here's my Domino set like most it has 28
dominoes ranging from the double zero up
through the double six the circles are
known as Pips Pips can also be found on
Dice and the numbered cards and card
decks are also called pip cards if you
want to know more about Pips check out
this video Believe It or Not Just Like
Cards dominoes have suits the suits go
by numbers rather than shapes meaning
there is a zero suit a one suit a two
suit three four five and a six suit I
mentioned that there are 28 dominoes y28
well and most four-player games and
dominoes each player gets seven dominoes
4 times 7 28. the object of basic
dominoes is to be the first player to
get 150 points or you can set a higher
or lower final number Domino's is a
shedding game the first player to shed
all their dominoes gets to score on that
round points are not determined by how
many dominoes you play but rather you
add up the remaining Domino values in
your opponent's hands and you get to
keep that score today we're going to set
up a two-player game each player is
given seven dominoes and the remaining
14 go in a face down pile known as the
Boneyard yes the Boneyard why Boneyard
well dominoes were originally made with
bones and uh you put them in a yard
basic dominoes is best played with two
players but you can play with three or
four just start each player with five
dominoes instead of seven that said
competitive Street dominoes is best
played with four players and two teams
of two each player getting seven
dominoes and a bottle of Regal no you're
not ready for that yet your dominoes are
only visible to you like this you can
stand them up with ways or Advanced
dominoes players can hold all seven in
their hands like a boss
easy right
another thing you might remember from
childhood is the player with the highest
double lays down that Domino first to
start the first round the highest double
in a round is known as the heavy just be
aware that this rule only applies to the
very first round in most plays the next
round the player to the right gets to
lead with any Domino they want I have
the heaviest of the Heavies a double six
so I get to lead the first double domino
placed down can be played on all four
sides more on that in a little bit so
here's the main rule for playing
dominoes on your turn you must play a
domino from your hand or Draw more
dominoes from the Boneyard until you can
play one in order to play you can only
lay out a domino whose pip number
matches an open side of the laid out
dominoes the domino train so now the
opposite player must play a domino with
a pip of six if they can't play any of
the dominoes from their hand then they
must take a face down Domino from the
Boneyard and keep taking more one at a
time until they can make a play luckily
they have this one which shows a six and
a five when playing off a Domino which
has the same number on either end you
play off these sides initially where the
crease is and because this is the first
double played you'll be able to play off
all four sides after finishing their
move play goes to the next player now a
six and a five are showing and I can
play off either side I'll play this
Domino which has a six and a three and
that'll go right here
so that means the only numbers you can
play off of now are the five and three
right actually no the first double
played in the round can be played on all
four sides that means the next player
can use a three five or a six they're
going to play a double five now does
that mean that this double five can be
played on all four sides unfortunately
not only the very first double can be
played on all four sides but since it's
a double it will go sideways as well now
we continue to play until one of us
sheds our final Domino
if you run out of space you can begin to
turn the dominoes in a way that allows
for more play if a player cannot make a
move they must take a domino from the
Boneyard
and you'll continue to take dominoes one
at a time until you have a domino that
can be played with
okay here's a three
I can make the last play and I'm out of
dominoes I've shed all my dominoes I
have none left so what happens next well
my opponent reveals their remaining
dominoes
we add up all the Pips and the total
becomes the Winner's score for that
round the opponent gets nothing rounds
continue like this until one player has
the designated final score here are some
other tips and rules if a player can't
make a move and the Boneyard is empty
then they must pass play to the player
on their right if all the players need
to pass the round is a stalemate and no
points are awarded set up for another
round you don't want to get stuck with
heavier dominoes in your hand so many
players will choose to play their
dominoes with higher values before lower
valued ones for example I could play a
double zero or a five six I would want
to get rid of that five six first so if
I lose I won't give those 11 points to
my opponent rather give them a big fat
double zero take that one more tip try
to think ahead I could play this double
four here but since I don't have any
more fours I'm setting myself up for
failure instead if I play the three five
now I'm giving myself the possibility of
playing either the double five or the
double four next round
big brain the best domino player is a
domino player who can keep track of what
numbers are in their hand and what
numbers have been played if they know
they have a lot of fives in their hand
it's unlikely that their opponent will
be able to play off of fives because
they dominate the fives same goes for
Pips you don't have in your hand there's
a reason dominoes never goes out of
style so get out your dominoes and have
some fun and I'll see you on the next
one please comment like And subscribe to
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