Domino is a game of skill and strategy played with a set of small rectangular wood or plastic blocks, each bearing one or more dots resembling those on dice. The word domino is also used as a noun to mean any of several games played with these tiles, or as a term for the set itself. Most domino games fall into one of four categories: bidding games, blocking games, scoring games, and round games.
The first step in playing domino is to draw a number of tiles from the stock, also known as the boneyard or boneyards, and place them on-edge so that all players can see their own tile values but not the opponents’. This number is called the “count.” Once the count is established, each player plays a domino by placing it on the table, usually in a line with previous plays, according to the rules of the particular game being played. The person who places the first domino is referred to as the setter, the downer, or the leader.
Once all players have placed a domino, the count must be adjusted by adding or subtracting the value of any empty spaces left in the chain. This number is the score for that hand. The winner is the player whose total of all the dots on his or her remaining dominoes is the highest.
Generally, each player takes turns placing one or more dominoes in the line of play. Once the player has placed a domino, he must continue playing until all of his or her remaining dominoes have been played. It is considered a misplay to hold back a domino that could be played, even if the player believes that he or she will never use it.
A popular way to pass the turn is for a player to play a double. If a player does this, he or she may immediately place another double on top of it, but only if it is a legal move. Otherwise, the double must be discarded and the next player’s turn begins.
Another option is for a player to “pass” and not place any dominoes. This will result in the other players completing their turns and counting their scores before announcing a winner. If a player has a score of zero, he or she must pass before the others announce a winner.
The Domino’s CEO who preceded Doyle put a lot of effort into listening to employees, and he or she made some great changes that helped the company. This was in keeping with the company’s core values, which include a relaxed dress code and new leadership training programs. In addition, the CEO spoke directly to employees to hear their concerns and take action as needed. These policies were instrumental in turning around the company’s declining performance. They were so successful that this model of management became the standard for Domino’s, which is still in practice today. The company is a leader in its industry, and it continues to focus on employee satisfaction.