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Dominoes

Classic draw game with double-six set

The oldest known domino set was discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb, dating back to 1355 BC — making dominoes over 3,300 years old

You: 0  |  AI: 0  |  First to 100
🦴 Boneyard: 14 tiles
Your turn — select a tile
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What Is Dominoes?

Dominoes is one of the world's oldest and most beloved tile games, played by millions across every continent. A standard double-six set contains 28 rectangular tiles, each divided into two halves showing zero to six pips. Players take turns matching tile ends to build a chain across the table, trying to be the first to empty their hand.

This free online version faithfully recreates the classic draw game variant. Play against three AI difficulty levels, from casual beginners to tile-tracking experts, right in your browser with no downloads required.

How It Works

Each game begins by shuffling all 28 tiles face-down in the boneyard. Both players draw seven tiles. The player holding the highest double plays first; if neither has a double, the highest tile starts. On your turn, match one of your tiles to an open end of the chain. If you cannot play, draw from the boneyard until you find a match or it runs out. Doubles are placed perpendicular to the chain.

The round ends when a player empties their hand or both players are blocked. The winner scores the pip total remaining in the opponent's hand. First player to 100 points wins the match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I can't play?
When none of your tiles match either open end of the chain, you must draw from the boneyard (the pile of remaining face-down tiles). You keep drawing until you get a playable tile. If the boneyard runs out and you still cannot play, you pass your turn to the opponent.
How does scoring work?
When a player goes out (empties their hand), they score the total number of pips on all tiles still in the opponent's hand. If the game is blocked (neither player can play and the boneyard is empty), the player with fewer total pips wins the round and scores the difference. Play continues across rounds until one player reaches 100 points.
What is the best strategy?
Play your doubles early — they're harder to match since both halves need the same number. Keep a variety of pip values in your hand so you always have options. Try to control both ends of the chain by making them the same number. Watch what your opponent draws from the boneyard to figure out which numbers they lack, then play those numbers to block them.

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