How to play Dominoes
Two-player Draw Dominoes using a complete double-six set. Empty your rack first, or hold fewer pips if blocked.
- Players
- 2
- Seats
- Human, AI only, or AI allowing human takeover
How to play
Deal seven tiles each; the remaining fourteen form the boneyard. The highest dealt double opens. If neither hand has a double, the highest pip-total tile opens.
Match either exposed end of the chain. Tiles turn automatically. Doubles do not branch the chain or grant an extra turn.
If you cannot play, draw until a matching tile is available or the boneyard is empty. Pass only when no move or draw is available.
A player going out wins. If both players pass with no stock, the lower remaining pip total wins; equal totals draw. Each table is a single hand.
Seats and spectators
Configure each other seat when creating a table. Waiting human seats delay the deal until filled. AI seats allow human takeover by default: open Watch, then Join seat. You inherit the current position and hand. AI only keeps the computer in that seat.
Beginner strategy
- Consider what the other players can play before committing your strongest piece or tile.
- Use the highlighted legal moves, and keep an eye on the current player and score.