THE PLAYBOOK · SZHLJS
How to play Dominoes
Take a moment with Dominoes before moving to another game. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Dominoes?
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
When I return, how do I control Dominoes?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Dominoes?
Keep this in mind: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
The key detail is this: You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
When I return, what format does Dominoes offer?
For clarity: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
As a new player, 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.