Dominoes are little black and white rectangular blocks with a pattern of dots on each half. They are used to play games that involve placing a domino edge to edge with another domino to create a chain of numbers or other symbols, called a line-up, or for positioning the pieces in various ways on the game board. Each domino has a unique name based on the number of pips (spots) on each side. These pips are arranged in an order, such as 3 to 5, that is the same as the numbered faces on dice. The simplest type of domino has one set of pips on each face, while others have different numbers on both sides.
The most basic domino game involves two players and a double-six set of 28 dominoes. These are gathered together in a pile, or stock, which is also known as the boneyard. The players draw at random for the lead and then each chooses a domino to play first. The other player must then find a domino that has the same number of pips on each end as the selected piece. If they cannot, they must draw again until they can play a domino that matches the other piece.
Hevesh, who has been designing domino art for over 30 years, uses a variation of the engineering-design process to plan her mind-blowing domino setups. First, she considers the theme or purpose of the piece she is creating. Then she brainstorms images or words that relate to that theme. After that, she considers the shape of the design and how it will be made. Finally, she decides on the size and colors of the dominoes she will use to make it happen.
In 2017, Hevesh created a 15-color rainbow spiral using 12,000 dominoes. This massive display demonstrates the power of the forces that push dominoes toward their end point, and shows how a simple line of dominoes can grow into an elaborate structure.
Dominoes are a popular pastime, but they are also a versatile learning tool that can be used in many different ways to teach kids about math and other subjects. They can be used to create straight lines, curved lines, or grids that form pictures when they fall. Dominoes can also be stacked to form walls and structures like pyramids.
In the late 1950s, Domino’s founder, Tom Monaghan, realized that his pizza delivery company could be more than a takeout and delivery business. He emphasized opening locations near college campuses to appeal to students who wanted fast food and were often away from home. This strategy proved successful and helped the Domino’s brand grow.
