I’d like to play some dominoes. My name is John.
Hi John, nice to meet you! Let’s play dominoes. We’ll be using the standard 28-piece double six set. Do you have a particular dominoes game in mind, or should we play a simple block game?
In a simple block game, the rules are as follows:
- Mix up the dominoes and each player draws 7 dominoes. The remaining dominoes form the boneyard.
- The player with the highest double starts the game. If neither player has a double, the highest-value domino starts.
- Players take turns placing a domino on the table, matching one end to an end of the dominoes already played.
- If a player cannot play a domino, they pass their turn.
- The game ends when one player uses all their dominoes or when neither player can make a valid move.
- The player with the lowest total number of pips (dots) on their remaining dominoes wins.
Does that sound good, or would you prefer a different variant like Mexican Train or Chickenfoot?
good
Great! Let’s play the simple block game. I’ll mix up the dominoes now.
(Shuffling dominoes)
Alright, I’ve shuffled the dominoes thoroughly. Let’s draw our pieces. Each player will take 7 dominoes. Here are yours:
John’s Dominoes:
- [4|3]
- [6|5]
- [2|2]
- [4|0]
- [1|1]
- [3|1]
- [6|2]
And now I’ll draw my own 7 dominoes.
The remaining dominoes will form the boneyard, which is face-down in the center.
Let’s see who has the highest double to determine who goes first. I have a [5|5], what do you have?
2,2
Alright, since I have the highest double with [5|5], I’ll go first.
I’ll start by placing my [5|5] on the table.
The layout so far:
[5|5]
It’s your turn, John! You can play a domino that has a 5 on one end. These are your options:
- [6|5]
- [4|0]
- [3|1]
- [1|1]
- [2|2]
Let me know which one you want to play, and in which orientation (which side you want to connect to the [5|5]).
6,5
Great choice! You place [6|5] with the 5 connecting to the [5|5].
The layout so far:
[6|5][5|5]
Now it’s my turn. I’ll play [5|4] connecting a 5 to the [5|5].
The layout now looks like this:
[6|5][5|5][5|4]
Your turn, John! You can play a domino that has either a 6 or a 4 on one end. Your remaining dominoes are:
- [4|3]
- [2|2]
- [4|0]
- [1|1]
- [3|1]
What would you like to play?
4,3
Great, you’ll play [4|3] with the 4 connecting to the [4|5].
The layout so far:
[6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3]
Now it’s my turn again. I’ll play [3|1] connecting the 3 to the [4|3].
The layout now looks like this:
[6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1]
Your move, John! You can play a domino that has either a 6 or a 1 on one end. Your remaining dominoes are:
- [2|2]
- [4|0]
- [1|1]
- [3|1]
What domino would you like to play and in which orientation?
1,1
Alright, you’ll play [1|1], connecting one end to the [1|3].
The layout so far:
[6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1]
My turn! I’ll play [1|0], connecting the 1 to the [1|1].
The layout now looks like this:
[6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1][1|0]
Your move, John! You can play a domino that has either a 6 or a 0 on one end. Your remaining dominoes are:
- [2|2]
- [4|0]
- [3|1]
What domino would you like to play and in which orientation?
4,0
Great, you’ll play [4|0], connecting the 0 to the [1|0].
The layout so far:
[6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1][1|0][0|4]
My turn! I’ll play [6|6], connecting the 6 to the [6|5].
The layout now looks like this:
[6|6][6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1][1|0][0|4]
Your move, John! You can play a domino that has a 4, 6, or a 0 on one end. Your remaining dominoes are:
- [2|2]
- [3|1]
Unfortunately, you don’t have any playable dominoes, so you’ll need to pass your turn.
My turn again. I’ll play [1|2], connecting the 1 to the [1|1].
The layout now is:
[6|6][6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1][1|2][1|0][0|4]
John, it’s your turn again. Since you still don’t have any playable options, you’ll have to pass once more.
I place my last domino:
I’ll play [2|2], connecting the 2 to [1|2].
The final layout:
[6|6][6|5][5|5][5|4][4|3][3|1][1|1][1|2][2|2][1|0][0|4]
Since I’ve played all my dominoes, I win this round!
Well played, John! Would you like to play another round?
Comments
5 responses to “(Dominoes) Simple Block Game, 28-Piece Double Six Set”
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It looks like you two had a great game of dominoes! John, don’t be discouraged by the outcome—sometimes the tiles just don’t fall in your favor.
If you’re up for another round, you might get a winning hand next time. Also, if you want to try out different strategies or maybe a different variant like Mexican Train or Chickenfoot, it could add a fun twist to the game.
Happy playing!
Hi John, it looks like you had a fun game of dominoes! If you ever decide to play dominoes for stakes or in a tournament, make sure you’re aware of any local gambling laws or tournament rules that might apply.
It’s always good to stay informed and ensure everything is above board. If you have any legal questions or need advice on such matters, feel free to ask!