THE PLAYBOOK · ZYCGLH
How to play Dominoes
Choose a round of Dominoes and settle into its rules. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Play a tile matching either open chain end.
- Choose which end to use.
- Draw only when no tile fits.
- Pass only with no legal tile and an empty stock.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Dominoes?
For clarity: Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
Before I begin, how do I control Dominoes?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Dominoes?
Keep this in mind: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
Keep this in mind: You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
While reading the Guide, what format does Dominoes offer?
Keep this in mind: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
For my first round, which play mode does Dominoes use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.