Domino is a system of interconnected spherical segments that can be arranged in any shape or pattern to form a line, grid, wall, 3D structure, or any number of other designs. Each domino has a unique set of spots, called pips, on one side and is blank or identically patterned on the other. A domino’s pips allow players to identify the piece and determine its function in the game. Dominoes also have a numbering system, similar to the pips on a die, which allows players to keep track of their score as they play the game.
Most domino games are block-and-draw, requiring the players to empty their hand while blocking the opponents’ play. The first player to play a bone that matches the open end of the other players’ bones begins a new domino chain and earns the “lead” in the current round. Leads can be passed to the left or right, depending on the rules of a given game. The first player to complete her or his domino chain wins the round.
In addition to the classics such as tic-tac-toe and peg solitaire, there are many other kinds of domino games. Some use scoring to determine the winner, such as bergen and muggins, where the total value of a domino’s pips is counted. Other games, such as Mexican train and domino runner, involve moving pieces along a domino track to create a picture or other design. Dominoes can even be used to practice spelling, counting, and number recognition in kindergarten and early elementary school classrooms.
A team of physicists at the University of British Columbia has shown that dominoes can knock over objects about one-and-a-half times their size. The physics of this effect has been studied with a model consisting of an insulated bowl, a domino, and a marble or other small object placed on the top of the bowl. This demonstration is a powerful example of the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred from one source to another.
In business, Domino’s is using an innovative approach to drive growth in the US and internationally. They’re focusing on technology that can be used in every part of the company, including delivery. Their goal is to have 25,000 locations globally by 2025.
The company is experimenting with driverless cars, robotic delivery, and other technologies that can help them deliver faster. This strategy is designed to make their service faster and more efficient while lowering costs. It’s a way for Domino’s to meet the rising demand for fast food without having to increase staff. It’s a model other companies are following, such as Amazon and Uber.