Domino is a game that involves placing dominoes end to end in long lines. When the first domino is tipped over, it triggers the next domino to tip and so on until all of the dominoes have fallen. Domino is played by both children and adults and can be used to create complex designs and patterns. Domino has also been a popular board game and a way to teach kids counting and math skills.
A domino is a small, flat rectangular block of a material such as wood or bone, with a specified value printed on one side and blank or null on the other. The value of a domino is determined by its number of spots or pips. Some types of dominoes are asymmetrical while others are symmetrical, depending on the game being played. Traditionally, domino sets are made from natural materials such as bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), ivory or a dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white pips inlaid or painted on the surfaces. In modern times, domino sets have also been produced from polymer such as plastic or resin.
The most common domino sets are the double-6, double-9, and double-12, which are used in most domino games. Other sets may be used for specialized games such as poker dominoes or monopoly. Some dominoes are made with a variety of different end values, which can allow for more combinations of ends to be used in games.
Most domino games are positional, where a player places a domino edge to edge against an opponent’s domino and the adjacent faces have identical values or form some specified total. Some games are scoring, in which points are awarded for completing a set of dominoes or reaching a certain amount. Other games are blocking, where the goal is to prevent opponents from advancing their pieces.
Like the physics of dominoes, the principles of leadership and management are often governed by simple rules. For example, a leader who is always conscious of the impact of his or her actions can inspire team members to follow suit. Similarly, managers who listen to their employees’ concerns can improve the company’s culture and increase employee satisfaction.
The concept of the domino effect has been incorporated into business practices, with the idea that changing one behavior can cause a shift in related behaviors. For example, research has shown that when people decrease their time spent on sedentary leisure activities they tend to make healthier food choices, as well as exercise more frequently. Domino’s Pizza CEO Don Meij is a great example of this type of domino effect, as he focuses on listening to his employees and promoting the value of employee input in the company’s decision making process. He has even made it a point to visit several Domino’s locations and meet with their employees to hear what they have to say. This has improved customer service, increased productivity and resulted in a more positive image of the Domino’s brand.
