Competitive Dominoes: How To Play Like A Champion

Twenty-eight tiles and four players: that's all you need to play dominoes. Exercise your logic, challenge your brain and sharpen you skills so you'll win every time! From general principles to advanced skills, this fully illustrated, in-depth guide takes you through every aspect of the game. Start by learning what constitutes a suit, scoring procedures, and when to add dominoes to the "skeleton," or developing structure. Diagrams show which plays are acceptable and which are illegal. Examples of different games appear in their entirety, special tips improve your chances of winning, and mental exercises strengthen your memory and powers of deduction. Intermediate skills include analyzing your hand, the lead-off, and cover, repeat, and square strategies. As you become advanced, hone your ability to play doubles, pull a hand, build a house, and more. Understand how your position affects your game plan and when to jam a game. Bonus: hints on establishing your own domino league! 128 pages, 131 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.