Domino is an informal term for events which lead to one another in an irreversible chain reaction. This phrase can refer to anything from actual dominoes falling to metaphorical situations resembling this pattern; so whether writing fiction or nonfiction, understanding how the domino effect works will help ensure your stories build smoothly leading to their climactic moments.
Dominoes, like playing cards, are an integral part of our culture and allow for a variety of entertaining games that test skill and patience. Furthermore, dominoes can serve as an effective teaching tool in math and physics classes.
Domino is often associated with Domino’s pizza chain in Ypsilanti, Michigan but was actually first invented there by Tom Monaghan. Domino’s first store opened for business in 1967; by 1972 there had been over 200 locations worldwide due to his emphasis on customer service; his stores could often be found near college campuses where young people wanted fast yet delicious pizza to satisfy their hunger!
Although there are various varieties of dominoes available, most are composed of small oblong tiles covered with small dots called “pips,” which determine their value in a game – for instance a double-six set consists of 28 tiles with different numbers of “pips.” Positional domino games often involve players taking turns placing one domino edge-to-edge against an existing piece so that either its adjacent faces match (for instance 5 to 5) or it reaches some specific total amount.
An extremely basic domino game involves two players using a double-six set, with each taking turns as though their pieces were on their side of the table. To score points in this version of dominoes, place tiles so they are divisible by five or three and score accordingly; variants of this game are often played in British pubs and social clubs where special “double-six” sets with four rows of three are commonly used instead of standard double-six sets containing six tiles per player.
Dominoes can be used artistically to form straight or curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, stacked walls and even three-dimensional structures such as towers and pyramids. Artists can plan out their designs on paper, taking note of the amount and placement of dominoes required. Many artists also compete in domino shows that require elaborate displays that captivate an audience. Dominoes possess inertia, meaning they resist movement until enough force is applied to overcome this resistance. Once one domino passes its tipping point and starts rolling around on its own, however, it can quickly cause a chain reaction of dominoes falling to form intricate sculptures as well as games of chance or skill – dominoes are one of the world’s oldest toys and remain popular entertainment among both children and adults alike.