Domino is a classic dominoes game in which players attempt to form domino chains by placing one domino tile upon another until one or more collapse. Originating in Europe during the 1770s, dominoes has since become immensely popular. While different rules and games exist for this classic board game, its basic rules remain straightforward: each player begins with six double-six dominoes featuring numbers on one end; when adding new tiles they must match those previously laid, as well as having matching pips both ends for optimal play – making dominoes an exciting board game!

As soon as a tile has been placed face-up on the table, its first player must choose and place a domino that has matching pips with part of it on it – as more tiles are played, so does the domino chain grow longer until eventually one chain has come to an end and players count the remaining dominoes to determine who won!

Dominoes provide endless entertainment when used for building structures or playing games, not to mention being great tools for teaching children the fundamentals of math and science – many children’s books feature domino activities!

While dominoes is an age-old game, its name itself only dates back to France around 1750. It may have come about because an earlier meaning of domino was worn over masks during carnival or masquerade events – this hooded cloak could resemble black domino pieces set off against white surplices on domino tiles.

Though domino may seem straightforward and simple at first glance, its rules can become extremely complex over time. Timing is key when playing domino; proper placement of dominoes will create a long cascade. A domino chain should move quickly from beginning to end but remain easy for players to understand.

An effective domino arrangement should overlap by no more than an inch; this makes it easier for each domino to slide onto and slide off its predecessor, before eventually falling over. Dominoes can be placed in straight or curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, or even three dimensional structures such as towers and pyramids.

The double-six set, comprising 28 dominoes, is the most commonly used set for domino. Unused dominoes called boneyard or stock are drawn out each turn by one player from this supply; once on the table they must place each domino so its pips touch one or more previous dominoes on their chain – and the first player who completes their chain wins!