What is Domino?
Domino is a game played with a rectangular set of blocks, each block having anywhere from 0 to 6 dots. The sides of the blocks with equal numbers are matched and the player attempts to attach them to each other so that the sum of all end tiles is divisible by five or three.
The game of dominos has been played throughout history and has a variety of rules and variants. Most commonly, the standard or “block” game is played with a domino set containing 28 tiles. However, there are many games that can be played with a larger or smaller set.
Traditional European dominoes are usually made from bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (MOP), ivory or dark hardwood such as ebony with contrasting black or white pips. Alternatively, some domino sets are made from different natural materials, such as stone (e.g., marble, granite or soapstone), other woods (e.g., ash, oak, redwood, and cedar), or metals (e.g., brass or pewter), and others are even made from ceramic clay or frosted glass or crystal.
These types of sets are typically much heavier than polymer dominoes and may feel more substantial and expensive, although they can also look quite elegant. They can also be very intricately carved to create patterns that are impressive when knocked down.
Some people consider dominoes to be a type of game because they have the same effect as playing cards, in that each tile can have a specific number of spots or pips. These pips can be referred to as the “rank” or weight of the tile.
The dominoes used in games are normally twice as long as they are wide, making them easier to stack and re-stack. Some games also involve asymmetrical or mirrored sides of the dominoes, which makes the game easier to play.
A domino effect or chain reaction is the cumulative impact produced when one event causes a series of similar events. It is most often a mechanical effect and is sometimes used to describe a sequence of collisions in the real world, but it can also be a metaphor for a series of linked events within systems such as global finance or politics.
For example, a domino chain can be used to illustrate the idea of finding one activity that will move other activities forward. This can be a strategy for working towards a goal or an effective time management method.
If you’re struggling to find balance in your life, consider using this domino effect as a guide. Picking one task that you can focus on that will move you toward a goal, and then working to complete it, will have a positive impact on your future.
This approach to productivity has been used successfully by several famous people, including Ivy Lee, the former CEO of Bethlehem Steel, and Charles Schwab, the founder of Starbucks. For years, Schwab ranked his tasks for the day and then devoted his full attention to the most important one until it was completed. This strategy allowed him to accomplish a lot while still maintaining his sanity and happiness.