Did you know that dominoes are family of tile-based games? They are rectangular tiles with two square ends marked with a number of spots on each one. Players attempt to eliminate the dominoes in one move. The first player to remove all the tiles from the board wins the game. However, the game has become increasingly popular and is now available in many forms, including Chinese dominoes. Here’s a brief explanation of the game’s rules and different types.
Origins
The Origins of Domino comic book series tells the origin story of this superhero. Initially published in Italy in the mid-18th century, the game spread to Europe and America by the 19th century. The game was brought to China by missionaries from Italy, but did not become popular until the twentieth century. Origins of Domino comic books depict the game’s development in South and Latin America, and even the American South. Here are some fun facts about the game.
Types
There are various types of domino games. These games come in a variety of different colors. Each type is named for the number of pips on each side of the tile. For example, a 3-5 domino has 3 pips on one side and 5 pips on the other. There are also single dominoes and doubles. The latter type of domino is also known as a combination domino.
Rules
To play the game of domino, both players must have six tiles. The first domino is called a trump, and the second one is a double. Each player may also call a specific suit as a trump. Doubles and open ends count as points. In each round, the player with the highest total number wins a round, and he or she also wins the next round if the previous round ended in a tie.
Chinese dominoes
There are various theories as to who invented Chinese dominoes. According to Dr. Gustav Schlegel, dominoes were invented by Hung Ming, who wanted to keep his soldiers busy during night watches. However, some sources attribute the invention of dominoes to Keung t’ai Kung, a Chinese physician. According to the doctor, Dominoes were invented around 1120 AD by a statesman, and later deposited in the imperial treasury. Kao-tsung’s reign was also the first time dominoes were played.
Variations
There are several regional variations of the game of domino. The word domino is thought to derive from the Venetian Carnival costume, which consists of a white mask and a black robe. Despite this, the word “domino” has no direct connection to the number two. Throughout the centuries, the game has spawned many regional variations. The most popular of these games include Texas 42, Double Fives, Matador, and Fives and Threes.
Slang terms
Over the years, the game of domino has spawned a variety of slang terms. Some are regional, while others are general and apply to different variations. For instance, domino is commonly referred to as a “bar of soap” in Texas, but a “centipede” in Cuba. Whatever the name, these words are likely to have something to do with dominoes.
