Domino is the name of a game played with flat, thumb-sized rectangular blocks that are marked with one to six pips or spots and blank on other sides. Each side of a domino has a different arrangement of dots, so that each piece can be matched with another to form straight or curved lines, grids that make pictures when they fall, or 3-D structures such as towers and pyramids. There are many variations of domino games, and each has its own rules.
Dominoes are cousins of playing cards and are among the oldest tools for game play. The markings on dominoes, known as pips, originally represented the results of throwing two six-sided dice. As such, they were used as a tool to help teach number recognition and counting. Domino games can be played alone or with other people, and they can be as simple or complex as a person wants.
For example, some domino games are scoring-based, such as bergen and muggins, while others are blocking games, such as matador and chicken foot. Some even duplicate card games, and most help teach children numbers and counting skills.
In recent years, the popularity of domino games has surged. The popularity has coincided with an increase in interest in the game’s history and its educational value. In fact, several schools now offer domino courses in which students learn the rules and strategies of the game.
Domino has also become a popular way to create art, with artists using the pieces to make paintings or sculptures that can be displayed in schools and museums. Artists can design domino art in a wide variety of styles, from simple straight lines to curved ones or 3D structures such as towers and pyramids. The art can be based on a theme or can simply be a display of different colors and patterns.
There are many different types of domino, but the most popular are double-nine and double-six. These are the most commonly available in sets, but there are also progressively larger sets that allow for more combinations of ends. For example, some extended sets include double-nine, double-15, and double-18 tiles.
The word “domino” can also be used to describe actions that cascade or spread, such as when a small action creates waves that are felt across an entire system. For instance, a single drop of water can set off a domino effect, causing the ripples to continue. The term is also sometimes used to refer to a business strategy that aims to grow by building up one aspect of a company or industry, then creating new businesses around it.
In this case, the Domino’s pizza chain is focusing on delivery services in an effort to expand beyond its core product. For example, it recently integrated its ordering platform with Apple CarPlay to enable customers to place orders from their cars. This strategy is designed to capitalize on the growing popularity of connected cars, while also boosting Domino’s delivery efficiency.