Master Your Game.
Rule The Board.

Objective:

Be the first to reach 150 points by making the open ends of the layout add up to multiples of 5.

Setup:

• 2-4 players draw 7 dominoes each (5 each for 4+ players)
• Remaining dominoes form the boneyard
• Player with highest double starts (or highest domino)

Gameplay:

• Match dominoes to either open end of the line
• Count the pips on all open ends after each play
• Score points if the total equals 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc.
• Doubles are placed perpendicular and count both ends
• First double played is the "spinner" - can be built on all 4 sides
• Draw from boneyard if you can't play
• Pass if boneyard is empty and you can't play

Scoring:

• Multiples of 5 = that many points (10 pips = 10 points)
• "Muggins!" - Claim opponent's missed points
• Going out first = 10 bonus points
• Round ends when someone plays their last domino
• Count remaining pips in opponents' hands (rounded to nearest 5)

Pro Strategy:

Keep track of played dominoes. Save your scoring plays for maximum impact. Control the spinner!

Objective:

Be the first to play all your dominoes while blocking opponents in this ruthless 3-4 player game.

Setup:

• Best with exactly 3 players (can play with 4)
• Each player draws 9 dominoes (7 for 4 players)
• No teams - everyone plays for themselves
• Highest double starts the game

Gameplay:

• Standard matching rules apply
• NO drawing from boneyard - must pass if can't play
• Focus on blocking specific opponents
• Track what each opponent has played
• Strategic passing is allowed to set up blocks
• Game ends when one player goes out

Scoring:

• Winner scores sum of all pips in opponents' hands
• If blocked (no one can play), lowest pip count wins
• First to 150 points wins the match
• Bonus: Going out with a double = +20 points

Advanced Tactics:

Target the leader! Form temporary alliances to block the winning player, then break them at the perfect moment.

Objective:

Work with your partner to be the first team to play all dominoes and score points together.

Setup:

• 4 players in 2 teams (partners sit opposite)
• Each player draws 7 dominoes
• Partners cannot see each other's dominoes
• No table talk about specific tiles
• Highest double starts

Gameplay:

• Play proceeds clockwise
• Standard matching rules apply
• Can't play? Must pass (no drawing)
• Legal to play dominoes that help partner
• Subtle signals allowed (varies by house rules)
• Round ends when any player goes out

Scoring:

• Team scores combined pips from both opponents
• If blocked, team with lowest combined pips wins
• First team to 250 points wins match
• Bonus: Both partners out = +50 points
• "Domino!" bonus: Going out = +25 points

Communication Strategy:

Develop subtle signals with your partner. Play to set them up for big moves. Sacrifice your hand to help them go out!

Objective:

Be the first to play all your dominoes by matching and creating "chicken foot" formations on doubles.

Setup:

• 2-8 players (best with 4-6)
• Use double-9 or double-12 set for more players
• Draw dominoes based on set size (usually 7-15)
• Start with highest double as centerpiece

Special Rules:

• When ANY double is played, it must be "satisfied"
• Three dominoes must be played on the double (chicken foot)
• No other plays allowed until chicken foot is complete
• After chicken foot, only the toes can be played on
• Multiple chicken feet can exist simultaneously
• Draw from boneyard if you can't play

Rounds & Scoring:

• Play multiple rounds starting with different doubles
• Round 1: Double-9, Round 2: Double-8, etc.
• Score = sum of pips left in hand
• 0 points for going out first
• Lowest total score after all rounds wins
• Penalty: Can't play on your turn = +50 points

Chicken Foot Strategy:

Hold doubles strategically to control the game. Create chicken feet to block opponents. Save matching tiles for critical moments!

Objective:

A trick-taking game where teams bid and play to win at least as many tricks as bid. The "National Game of Texas!"

Setup:

• 4 players in partnerships (sit opposite partner)
• Each player draws 7 dominoes
• Count tricks, not points on dominoes
• 7 tricks per hand (1 point each)
• Dominoes with 5+ total pips = additional points

Bidding:

• Minimum bid: 30 points
• Bid in multiples of 1, up to 42 (all tricks)
• Special bids: "84" (double), "168" (quadruple)
• Winning bidder declares trump suit (0s through 6s)
• Or declare "Follow Me" (no trump, doubles high)

Play:

• Bidder leads first trick
• Must follow suit if able
• Trump beats all other suits
• Highest domino in led suit wins (if no trump)
• Winner of trick leads next

Scoring:

• Make bid = score bid amount
• Fail bid = opponents score bid amount
• First team to 250 wins match
• Special: Bid 42 and make it = game win

Championship Strategy:

Count dominoes! Track what's been played. Communicate through your leads. Pull trump early when you're strong!

Objective:

Be the first to play all dominoes by building personal trains and the communal Mexican Train.

Setup:

• 2-8 players (use double-12 set)
• Place starting double in center "station"
• Draw dominoes: 2 players=15 each, 3=13, 4=10, 5+=8
• Each player can build their own "train"

Gameplay:

• Start your train from the center double
• Can only play on your train (unless marked)
• Can't play? Place marker (train becomes public)
• Mexican Train: Anyone can play on it always
• Remove marker when you play on your train again
• Doubles must be "satisfied" immediately
• Can't satisfy double? Draw and get marked

Scoring:

• Count pips remaining when someone goes out
• Play 13 rounds (double-12 down to double-0)
• Lowest total score wins
• Penalty: Unplayed double = +50 points

Winning Strategy:

Start the Mexican Train early to give yourself options. Play doubles strategically to block opponents. Keep your train private!

Objective:

Be the first to play all your dominoes, or have the lowest pip count when the game is blocked.

Setup:

• 2-4 players with standard double-6 set
• 2 players: 7 dominoes each
• 3-4 players: 5 dominoes each
• Remaining tiles stay face-down (no drawing)

Gameplay:

• Highest double starts (or highest tile)
• Match ends to build the line
• Must pass if you cannot play
• No drawing from boneyard
• Game ends when someone plays all tiles
• Or when blocked (no one can play)

Scoring:

• Winner scores sum of all opponents' pips
• If blocked: Player with lowest pips wins
• Winner scores difference in pip counts
• First to 100 points wins match

Basic Strategy:

Play doubles early. Keep a variety of numbers. Block opponents by tracking what they pass on!