When a domino is set up, it has the potential to fall a great distance after being just slightly tipped. This phenomenon, called the Domino Effect, is often used to demonstrate how a small action can have a huge impact. But the domino effect is also true for things that are much larger than a domino, such as an entire economy or a political system. This article explores some examples of the Domino Effect in action.
Dominoes are rectangular tiles that have a pattern of spots or pips on one side and blank or identically patterned on the other. They are used to play games in which a player tries to empty his hand by placing adjacent dominoes edge to edge. The pips on the exposed sides of the dominoes must match to determine a winner. Unlike playing cards, the dominoes cannot be rearranged to change the outcome of a game.
The most common domino sets are the double-6, double-9, double-12, and double-15. These sets contain all the dominoes needed to play most popular domino games. Other sets are available, however, and most games can be played with any set of dominoes.
Although domino is primarily used for playing positional games, the tiles are sometimes paired with each other to create chains of overlapping dominoes. The number of dominoes required to form a chain depends on the specific rules of the game. In some games the chains can be arranged so that the ends of all dominoes touch each other and form a multiple of five (one’s touching one’s, two’s touching two’s, etc.). When this occurs, the player is awarded the sum of all of the numbers on the exposed ends of the dominoes.
Another type of domino construction is known as a spider web or a train. These structures involve a string of dominoes, some connected to each other by a line or a ridge running through the center of the tile. Others are simply stacked on top of each other. These spider webs and trains can be very intricate, requiring several minutes to set up.
Dominoes are a fun and educational toy for children and can teach them counting and sequencing skills. They are also useful for enhancing hand-eye coordination and visual awareness. Domino games can be played by one or more people and are an excellent way to spend time together.
Many Domino games are based on the same principle as those of poker and bridge, whereby players try to empty their hands. Other domino games are blocking games whereby the players attempt to prevent their opponents from making a move, and scoring games whereby the winning player is the first to have all his dominoes played. Various card games can be duplicated using dominoes, including solitaire and trick-taking games.
Similarly, writing a novel can be compared to arranging a large domino puzzle. If you are a pantster, that is, if you don’t make detailed outlines of your plot, then you may end up with scenes that don’t logically connect or progress your story in the way they should.