THE PLAYBOOK · YUBOJIAGU
How to play Dominoes
Take a moment with Dominoes before moving to another game. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- 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.
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.
A useful example
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Dominoes?
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Dominoes?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Dominoes?
For clarity: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
As a new player, what format does Dominoes offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
On this playing page, which play mode does Dominoes use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
