Domino is a small rectangular wood or plastic block, each face of which is either blank or marked with dots resembling those on dice. A domino set consists of two or more such tiles and is used to play games that involve the placement of the dominoes edge to edge against each other in order to form one or more specified totals or patterns.
Dominoes may be stacked in long lines to create different shapes or structures, or they can be used as playing pieces in a number of games. Dominoes are also popular as toys for children, who like to line them up in complex designs and then tip them over. These actions are sometimes referred to as “domino effects,” in reference to the fact that one small action can lead to much larger—and often dramatic—consequences.
The game of domino has been around for a long time and comes in many different variations. It has been popular with adults and children alike, and it continues to be a source of entertainment and competition for millions of people all over the world.
A wide variety of games can be played with a domino set, although they all fall into two main categories: blocking and scoring games. In blocking games, players try to prevent each other from making plays until one player has all the dominoes in his or her hand. In scoring games, players place their dominoes so that each of the open ends (that is, those not covered by other dominoes) are equal to a given value, such as 12. The player with the highest total count wins the hand.
In addition to traditional polymer dominoes, sets are also made from natural materials such as bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), ivory, and ebony. These sets are more expensive, but they are often considered to have a more elegant and substantial feel than polymer dominoes.
Regardless of the material, a domino set is typically composed of twenty-eight tiles. These tiles are usually arranged into three suits: a spade suit (representing the values of cards), a diamond suit, and an ace suit. Each suit has a color that distinguishes it from the others.
For example, spade dominoes are white with black pips, while diamond and ace dominoes are dark with red pips. Some sets are designed to look modern, with a color scheme that contrasts with the background of the tiles.
Domino’s Pizza, which was founded in 1985 by businessman Frank Monaghan, is a leader in the pizza delivery industry. Its corporate focus on a franchisee-owned business model and low-cost infrastructure investment has allowed it to expand into numerous countries worldwide. The company’s user-friendly website and app enable customers to quickly and conveniently order pizza and other food items from their homes or while on the go.
In an attempt to improve its customer service, Domino’s introduced a 30-minute guarantee in 1986. While this policy greatly increased sales, it also led to automobile accidents caused by delivery drivers who were racing to beat the clock. This policy was ultimately abolished in 1986, but Domino’s continues to emphasize a high level of customer satisfaction.