A domino is a small rectangular wood or plastic block, usually with two or more sides, each marked by dots resembling those on dice. The word may also refer to a game played with these blocks or to the action of falling them.
Dominoes are used to make patterns, shapes, and words in art. They are also a fun way to practice counting and learning numbers. Children with autism may enjoy playing dominoes to help them learn the names of people or places and to recall past experiences. They may use a set of dominoes with photos to talk about a field trip, for example, and place the picture on the domino to remember the event.
When a player plays the first tile in a game of dominoes, it is known as “the set,” “the down” or “the lead.” It sets the pattern for how the tiles will fall and determines who starts. Players then add their own tiles in the shape they like and build a sequence of falling pieces that follow the pattern of the first set. Eventually, the completed sequence forms a piece of artwork.
The simplest form of the game involves placing one domino on a line, row or square and then adding additional tiles to create an outline of a figure. Some artists prefer to create 3-D sculptures with stacked walls and towers that rise from the ground. Other artists create curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall or even massive structures such as pyramids.
A game of domino may be won by either removing all the remaining tiles from the table or adding all of your own to your collection. The last player to do so wins the game.
Most domino games fall into one of four categories: bidding, blocking, scoring and round games. In most games, a winning player scores by adding up the total number of pips on the losing players’ tiles left in their hands at the end of a hand or the game. One variation on this rule requires players to count both ends of a double when determining the score, but only one end of a triple (i.e. 4-4 counts as only 4 points).
Hevesh, the artist behind the YouTube channel Hevesh5, tests each section of a display before putting it all together. This helps her ensure that the entire display will work correctly and that each scene leads to the next. Similarly, you can test out your scene dominoes to see if they all logically fit together and will cause the emotional beats that you’ve planned for your story to progress as they should.