Dominoes

Also known as: Double Six Dominoes, Block Dominoes

Match numbered tiles end-to-end. Simple rules, surprising depth. The original tile-laying game.

2 players

10-20 min

Easy

What You'll Need

📦 Domino set

Match numbered tiles end-to-end. Simple rules, surprising depth. The original tile-laying game.

Since the 13th century • Classic worldwide

Turn all dominoes face down and shuffle
Each player draws 7 dominoes (or 5 for larger sets)
Highest double starts (or draw to determine first player)
Play a domino matching one end of the layout
If you can't play, draw from the boneyard until you can (or pass if boneyard is empty)
Play continues alternating turns
First player to play all their dominoes wins the round
If blocked (no one can play), lowest pip count wins
Winner scores the total pips remaining in opponent's hand
First to 100 points wins the match

Added about 1 month ago • Updated about 3 hours ago