THE PLAYBOOK · CQXSJINPENG
How to play Dominoes
Open Dominoes, check the instructions and begin a round. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Dominoes?
For clarity: Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
While learning, how do I control Dominoes?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Dominoes?
Here is the relevant explanation: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
The key detail is this: You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
On this playing page, what format does Dominoes offer?
The key detail is this: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
While learning, which play mode does Dominoes use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
