The Domino Effect
When most people think of domino, they imagine the wildly popular game in which players set up rows of tiles and then knock down each other’s pieces. However, the word can also be used to describe any type of sequence that cascades in the same way. For example, the term “domino effect” describes a phenomenon in which an event leads to similar events in other countries or even in human behavior.
Dominoes are small rectangular blocks of wood or clay that feature a number of spots or dots on one side. They are normally twice as long as they are wide, which makes them easier to re-stack after use. There are many different types of domino sets, from basic double-sixes to massive circular setups that can take several nail-biting minutes to fall. Some dominoes have only numbers on their ends, while others have a combination of both numbers and blank sides. The value of a domino is determined by its color and the arrangement of the dots.
The most common domino set contains 28 tiles. There are 7 doubles (with the same number on both ends ranging from double blank to double six) and 21 singles. Some sets have additional ends that are numbered or blank, but these are less commonly used. Dominoes are normally stacked in a rectangular formation to form a base, but some games involve the use of other shapes such as t-shaped or triangular dominoes.
There are numerous games that can be played with dominoes, most of which rely on blocking or scoring. The simplest of these is simply a race to see who can place the first domino in the desired position. Each player in turn places a domino on the table in accordance with the rules of the game being played. The first player to place a domino that forms a specified total wins the game.
Educators can help students learn about addition by using dominoes to demonstrate the commutative property of addition. Specifically, teachers can have students name an addition equation for a domino with the number of dots on both sides. For example, a student could point to a domino with 4 on one end and 2 on the other and say that 4+2 = 6.
As writers, we often hear about the “domino effect” in which an action in one scene triggers another scene to follow. The key to a strong story is making sure that each scene works in harmony with the scenes before and after it. To do this, it’s useful to think of each scene as a domino, with the final scene triggering other scenes like the dominoes falling in a row after a clap.
For example, if the first scene in your novel involves a character having an emotional breakdown, the final scene might be about that character trying to find solace in nature or reaching out for support from family and friends. The scene after this would be a character in a relationship reconciling with their loved ones. And the scene after that might be a scene in which the character begins to take responsibility for their actions.
When most people think of domino, they imagine the wildly popular game in which players set up rows of tiles and then knock down each other’s pieces. However, the word can also be used to describe any type of sequence that cascades in the same way. For example, the term “domino effect” describes a phenomenon in which an event leads to similar events in other countries or even in human behavior. Dominoes are small rectangular blocks of wood or clay that feature a number of spots or dots on one side. They are normally twice as long as they are wide, which makes them easier to re-stack after use. There are many different types of domino sets, from basic double-sixes to massive circular setups that can take several nail-biting minutes to fall. Some dominoes have only numbers on their ends, while others have a combination of both numbers and blank sides. The value of a domino is determined by its color and the arrangement of the dots. The most common domino set contains 28 tiles. There are 7 doubles (with the same number on both ends ranging from double blank to double six) and 21 singles. Some sets have additional ends that are numbered or blank, but these are less commonly used. Dominoes are normally stacked in a rectangular formation to form a base, but some games involve the use of other shapes such as t-shaped or triangular dominoes. There are numerous games that can be played with dominoes, most of which rely on blocking or scoring. The simplest of these is simply a race to see who can place the first domino in the desired position. Each player in turn places a domino on the table in accordance with the rules of the game being played. The first player to place a domino that forms a specified total wins the game. Educators can help students learn about addition by using dominoes to demonstrate the commutative property of addition. Specifically, teachers can have students name an addition equation for a domino with the number of dots on both sides. For example, a student could point to a domino with 4 on one end and 2 on the other and say that 4+2 = 6. As writers, we often hear about the “domino effect” in which an action in one scene triggers another scene to follow. The key to a strong story is making sure that each scene works in harmony with the scenes before and after it. To do this, it’s useful to think of each scene as a domino, with the final scene triggering other scenes like the dominoes falling in a row after a clap. For example, if the first scene in your novel involves a character having an emotional breakdown, the final scene might be about that character trying to find solace in nature or reaching out for support from family and friends. The scene after this would be a character in a relationship reconciling with their loved ones. And the scene after that might be a scene in which the character begins to take responsibility for their actions.