Domino is the name of a popular game that involves laying down tiles and then pushing them around to create chains that ultimately fall over. A domino’s potential energy is converted to kinetic energy when it’s knocked over; that energy travels to the next domino and gives it a push that allows it to tumble over, too. This process continues until the entire set is overturned.
Hevesh’s creations often involve thousands of dominoes, all carefully positioned and set up in sequence—yet they remain unmoving until one small nudge. This is because a domino has inertia, the tendency to resist motion when no force is exerted on it. But a small nudge—like the finger of a domino builder sweeping across the top of an intricately constructed line—will cause the first domino to tip over and begin a chain reaction.
The most common domino sets have 28 dominoes, although larger ones do exist and are often used for games that involve more than four players. A single domino has two matching ends, and each end is associated with a particular suit (such as threes or blanks). Each suit contains its own color or numbering system; for example, in some games, triples count as six points while others use double-blank to represent zero.
A domino chain develops as more and more tiles are laid down, and each new tile must match or connect to the existing pieces. Some types of games allow the placement of additional tiles to fill gaps or form specific totals. These games are usually played for scoring or competitive purposes, and the player who scores the most in a given number of rounds is declared the winner.
Dominos are also used to train children in mathematics and counting. The simple act of placing a single tile on a stack has profound effects, both in terms of learning and in the way it teaches children to see connections in the world around them. The same logic can be applied to writing, as the idea of domino effect is a great way to think about the ways in which a single scene influences the following scenes.
For example, let’s say a character discovers an important clue in the case of her mystery novel. If the following scenes don’t help build on that discovery in a meaningful way, the author may need to rearrange or rewrite those scenes.
Domino’s CEO David Brandon realized the importance of listening to his workers when he heard complaints about the company’s dress code and leadership training programs. After he listened to his employees, he put several changes into place, including a more relaxed dress code and new college recruiting systems. When Doyle became the company’s CEO, he continued these policies, and Domino’s is now known for its emphasis on employee satisfaction. This principle has also extended to its customers. For instance, Domino’s recently introduced a custom-built pizza delivery car to meet the needs of its drivers and deliver a better experience to customers.