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How to play Dominoes
Dominoes is the classic double-six block game against a computer opponent. Each round you and the bot get seven tiles. Take turns laying a tile whose dots match one of the two open ends of the chain. No match? You draw from the boneyard until something fits, and when the boneyard is empty you pass.
A round ends when someone plays their last tile or when nobody can move. The winner scores the dots left in the other hand (a blocked table pays the difference), and the first player to 60 points takes the match. Tiles that fit glow, and if one fits both ends you simply tap the end you want.
Five opponents wait on the ladder: Rae plays anything that fits, Cal likes big tiles, Sam keeps a flexible hand, Mo guesses your tiles from the numbers you could not match, and Dot plays out dozens of possible futures before every move. Beat one to unlock the next. Your progress is saved on your device.
Controls
Click a glowing tile, then (if asked) the end of the chain. Keys: Left / Right pick a tile or end, Enter plays, P or Esc pauses, M mutes.
Tap a glowing tile; if it fits both ends, tap the end of the chain you want.
FAQ
How do I play a tile?
Tap a glowing tile in your hand. If it fits only one open end it is played at once; if it fits both ends, tap the end you want. On a keyboard use the arrow keys and Enter.
What happens when I have no matching tile?
You draw tiles from the boneyard one by one until you can play. If the boneyard is empty you pass, and if nobody can move the round is blocked.
How is a round scored?
The winner scores the dots left in the loser's hand. When the table is blocked, the player with fewer dots wins and scores the difference. The first to 60 points wins the match.
Do the bots see my tiles?
No. Every bot plays from its own hand and the tiles on the table. The stronger ones only guess your hand from the numbers you could not match.
Is Dominoes free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Tap a glowing tile; if it fits both ends, tap the end of the chain you want.