THE PLAYBOOK · XQIN8
Dominoes: from controls to your first round
Try Dominoes at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Double-six draw dominoes, local two players with shared-screen visible hands.
Take a closer look while playing
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Try this example
An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
One detail worth checking
You cannot ignore a legal match to draw. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Dominoes?
Keep this in mind: Empty your hand, or hold fewer pips when both players are blocked.
When I return, how do I control Dominoes?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Dominoes?
For clarity: An open 4 accepts 4–2, leaving 2 open.
What should I watch out for in Dominoes?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
While learning, 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.
