THE PLAYBOOK · JINHUIBLIND
How to play Dominoes
Start Dominoes by looking at the playing area and its controls. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. 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. Keep the controls nearby.
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
While reading the Guide, 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?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Dominoes?
For clarity: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Dominoes?
Keep this in mind: You cannot ignore a legal match to draw.
For a quick reminder, what format does Dominoes offer?
The key detail is this: Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
As a new player, 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.
