Use and Care Manual

When a player plays the wrong domino, it is called a misplay. If a player misplays (for example, joins a 2
to a 3) and it is discovered before the next player makes his play, he must restore the misplayed tile to
his hand and play a correct tile. If a player misplays and no one notices until after the next play has been
made, the wrong tile is considered played and cannot be replaced with the correct tile. If a score is
realized on the undiscovered misplay, the player is allowed to keep it.
If it is not a misplay, once a tile is played and a player takes his hand off the tile, it may not be taken up
by the player.
A Player Plays Out Of Turn
When a player plays out of turn, it is called a misplay. If a player plays out of turn and it is discovered
before the next player makes his play, he must recall his tile. If a player plays out of turn and it is not
discovered before the next play, the misplay must stand. If a score is realized on the misplay, the player
is allowed to keep it.
Types of Domino Games
Nearly all of the most popular domino games fit into one of four categories. The four categories are:
bidding games, blocking games, scoring games, and round games.
Bidding Games
Bidding games are card-like games, played by two to four players. In these games, players bid their
hands, the highest bidder names the suit, and the score is determined by the bid.
Blocking Games
Blocking games are played by matching dominoes in a line. Scoring is done only at the end of each hand.
The player (or team) who plays all the dominoes in his hand first, or "dominoes," scores the total count
of the tiles still held by his opponent(s). In the event of a blocked game, the player or team who has the
lowest count scores the total count of the tiles still held by his opponent(s).
Scoring Games
A scoring game, like a blocking game, is also played by matching dominoes. One difference is that
scoring is done throughout the game after each scoring play is made, as well as at the end of each hand.
The game is played until a player or team makes the necessary points to win. A game consists of a series
of hands. A hand consists of a series of plays with the dominoes drawn from the deck.
Round Games