A domino is a small rectangular block of wood or plastic with a line running down its center that separates the two ends. Each end is either blank or has a number of spots called pips. Dominoes are used to play several different games and can be arranged in large displays as well as in smaller groups called “racks.”
The term domino is also used as a metaphor for something that may happen later because of an event or series of events. An example is the “domino effect” in politics, where one event triggers others that ultimately affect a larger area or situation. The term is also used to refer to an individual who may be a leader or power broker in the community, for example a mayor or county commissioner.
In the game of domino, each player draws a certain number of bones or tiles, normally seven. Then, in turn, players place one bone on the table by positioning it so that its open end is touching an end of another bone already laid down. This is known as playing the first bone. If the bone has a number on it, that is the value of the piece in the chain. Then the next bone must be played so that it is touching an open end of a previous domino and so on.
Once the dominoes are positioned, they can be played with a variety of rules, which vary according to game. In most cases, the higher the numbered end of a domino is, the more points it is worth. In some cases, a domino with a blank side can be matched with any other domino, but in other situations, each domino must match with the exact same type of bone.
Dominoes can be combined in many ways to create intricate and mind-blowing displays. For example, they are often used as components in Rube Goldberg machines. They can also be arranged to represent the world or a particular scene, such as an orchestra performance or a wedding ceremony. Dominoes are even used as a form of art in some cases, such as when a artist uses them to draw a picture.
During the time when Domino’s was struggling, it was important for them to stick to their core values. One of those was to champion their customers. This means they needed to listen to what their customers were saying and take action on their concerns. Domino’s did this by implementing new policies and focusing on customer service.
When a player plays a domino that matches the end of another piece, they are said to have made a “match.” The other pieces then come to rest in a chain with their pips facing upward. This can be a good or bad thing depending on the circumstances. When this happens, the potential energy in the domino that has not fallen converts to kinetic energy, which causes it to fall. This energy then travels to the next domino in the chain and so on, until all of the dominoes are in place.