THE PLAYBOOK · ZOEHERO
The essentials of playing Dominoes
Read the aim of Dominoes, then make your first move. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Give this approach a try
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Put the rules into context
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Avoid this misunderstanding
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Dominoes?
Here is the relevant explanation: Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
For my first round, how do I control Dominoes?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Dominoes?
The key detail is this: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
For clarity: You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
For a quick reminder, what format does Dominoes offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
For a quick reminder, 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.