Fish (in dominoes). How to count points in dominoes, how are points scored? Domino rules sports goat personal

14.12.2020

For a long time our courtyards have not been filled with loud cries: “Fish! Double! " Two neighbors do not have fierce disputes, playing already the sixth game, do not knock dominoes on a wooden table. It's a pity, this is very lacking. But this picture remained in the times of the USSR. This does not mean at all that dominoes are out of fashion. In hobby clubs, on vacation, in the family circle, on the Internet, this game thrives and does not slow down at all.

Domino history

The country that gave birth to dominoes is China, and this happened around the second century BC. Its prototype was the dice game, which was brought to China from India much earlier.

Domino is a French word for a priest's winter clothing. Inside it was white, and outside it was black. Dominoes are also a type of mask that represents a dark and light motive.

The domino tile itself is a rectangle of absolutely regular geometric shape, in which one length is equal to the width multiplied by two. The rectangle itself is divided into two parts by a horizontal strip and points 1,2,3 ... 6 are depicted on each half. The usual set for a game consists of 28 dice, and in certain games a set of 32 dice is taken.

Types of bones for dominoes

In the originally conceived form, the game of dominoes was made from ordinary dice or ivory, as well as from stone, but after millennia this game became more accessible to ordinary people and for this they began to make it from plastic, wood or various metals. Sometimes a deck of cards is taken to play dominoes.
Dots are not always depicted on modern dominoes. It happens that dominoes with animals, characters of children's cartoons and other pictures are created for children. For example, in the days of the Soviet Union, the game of dominoes with the image of berries was very often sold, playing it small children not only learned to think logically and remember, but also learned the name of berry crops.

How to play traditional dominoes

2-4 people play.
For two people, 7 dice are distributed, for three or four - 5. The rest are put aside in the "bazaar", from where the players will pick up dice during the game.
The player who got the “double six” starts, or another double on the descending one, if the six remained in the “bazaar” (if no double was caught in the game during the distribution, then they do not go to the “bazaar”, but start with that the bone with the highest score, for example 6-5).
The rest of the players in turn must place the dice with the appropriate values \u200b\u200b(6-1; 6-2;…). If none of the players has a suitable tile, then he needs to take one tile from the “bazaar” until the needed one appears.
The game will end in two cases, if one of the players lays out the last stone (in this case, the total points of all other players are recorded to the winner) or "fish". This means that there are still stones left on the hands, but there is nothing more to report to the current layout.
The winning belongs to the one who has the fewest points in his hands, the difference between the total points and his is recorded. The game can be continued up to any predetermined amount, for example, 100 points.

Varieties of domino games

In eastern countries, there are more than fifty varieties of domino games. They differ in knuckles, in the number of players, and in the method of scoring.

Goat

In Russia, the game under the popular name Goat has gained the greatest popularity. Basically, the rules of this game do not differ from the traditional ones (rules for starting a turn, distribution by the number of players, distribution of dice, etc.). Therefore, below we will name the distinctive features of this particular game:

the last bone remains in the “bazaar”, it is never taken away;
the new round starts with the player who came out the winner in this, or the one who made the “fish”;
they begin to write down points only when they are recruited at a time twenty-five or more;
when after the “fish” several players have the same number of points, then these points, or “eggs”, will be added to the one who loses in the next round;
the one who scored one hundred twenty-five points or more loses, he is a “goat”.

Sea goat

This game is the most popular in Russia, it is active and difficult compared to other types of dominoes. You can play two or four (then you can play a pair on a pair diagonally). So, below are the rules of the Sea Goat game:

the points of all losers are recorded by the only one, the first player who left;
if the player comes across doubles that can be substituted in one move in different ends of the placed dice, then according to the rules of this game this is possible;
the player who first began to write down his points, at any time, if a double of six came to him, can start the bet first, and if he can win this round, he automatically wins the whole game, but if he loses with twenty-five points or more, then automatically loses the entire game;
if one of the players was able to end the knight with a double “0-0” - then he is the winner, this is called a “bald goat”. If the last double, which the player placed “6-6”, is also considered the winner, but only if at least one of the losers left more than 25 points in his hands;
when the player has only a knuckle “0-0” - he has twenty-five points, if only “6-6” - fifty points, if “0-0” and “6-6” - seventy-five at once.

As you noticed, the differences in the rules of the game for these varieties are very subtle, and you can choose the way of playing dominoes yourself. There is also "Donkey", CHVV, "General", "Sports Lotto" and many others. Each company can decide for itself how to play dominoes. Before the game, you can discuss the rules and write them down on paper.

Recently, domino games through a computer in the Internet space are gaining more and more popularity. You can play with a computer, or you can play with real people over the network. The choice is yours!

In any case, take the time and get to know this wonderful game, because it develops attention, memory, logic. And it's just very pleasant to spend time playing with your friends. Good luck with the game!

Domino is a board game that used to be very popular. The plus was the mobility and fun of the game.

Compact dimensions for carrying and takes up little space when unfolding standard domino combinations.

One game session consists of several rounds with a certain number of points. Often, whole mini-tournaments are held. You can play dominoes at any age.

It is a set of rules determined by the skill level of the players. There are the simplest interpretations and rules that will become clear even for beginners.

There is a baby domino that is designed for middle-aged children. If this game is understandable for children, then any adult can learn to play.

Domino rules for beginners:

The most understandable principle of playing dominoes is to line up the dice, to match the number of points. Thus, a sequential chain is built.
There are certain nuances that determine the moments of the end and the beginning of the game, the case when the player does not have a die with the required number of points.
Classic dominoes involve two or four players. For two, 7 dice are distributed, for three or four - 5 elements per participant.
In the classic version, bones are called "stones". The rest of the bones are laid on the wrong side. This aggregate is called "bazaar". The first move is made by the player with the dice with points 6 and 6.
The bone is called a double. The next player must place a stone where there are six points on one of the divisions. If there is none, the bone should be pulled out of the common "bazaar".
In the classic dominoes there is such a concept as "fish", "cross". When the move is closed by a dubbing stone according to the match of the points of the previous die.
The winner is the one who completes the placement of his stones. Often this game ends with a fish. Sometimes a person still has stones when placing a "fish", then the scoring rule changes.
The end of the game does not determine the winner. Players agree in advance on the maximum number of points.
Scoring instructions: all the points that the rest of the players have are summed up and added to the account of the one who finished the fish laying and he had no stones left. If the winner has dice left, then the difference between the points of all players and his personal is recorded.
Each player tries to do without additional stones, located in the additional layout. It's great if the opponent picks up as many stones from the bazaar as possible.

Dominoes are not only a purely mechanical game, but an activity that requires logical thinking. There is a huge variety of domino games: "Goat", "Donkey", "Telephone" and others.

The difference lies in the individual scoring system and the principle of the end of the game itself. When studying the rules, it is important to pay attention to the conceptual apparatus, that is, to know the terminology. For example, in dominoes there is such a term as "sausage".

Domino secrets

The classic domino game does not involve too clever combinations that lead to victory. There are secrets about playing the game.

Regardless of the number of players and the type of game, a well-thought-out move can lead to a positive outcome of the game.

Seasoned players know the secrets to get closer to victory. You do not need to memorize them, it is worth remembering only the concept of "fighting".

Important! The main feature of a winning combination is the number of players. You will have to take into account the possible combinations of points of the bones of each of the participants. This is the main condition for success.

It is as easy as possible to calculate the variants of the opponents' moves if you play with two pairs or four. Thus, the game requires not only attentiveness, but also memory, logic, and the ability to correlate situational combinations. The secrets of the desktop craze lie in simple manipulations.

Things to Consider to Become a Domino Winner:

Secrets of the game	Tricks for using secrets
Multiple duplicates	If a player has two stones with doubles in the distribution, then you should not throw them immediately on the table. The time of laying out the dice can be determined after several moves of the opponents.
Give yourself a chance	When the variety of points allows, then it is worth placing the stones so that the rivals do not have division with so many points, but you definitely have it. One move is won without referring to the "bazaar".
Follow the game	This is the simplest and most accessible secret that can lead to victory. It is worth closely monitoring the moves of opponents and clearly redistributing the weaknesses of the players. If the game is played in pairs, it is important to be able to signal your playing state correctly, but secretly for the second pair.
Winning doubles	Depending on the type of dominoes, it is important to keep a close eye on the players who are likely to have winning dice or doubles. If you cannot win, then such attentiveness will definitely help not to become the last.
Informal leader	It is worth determining the leader in each round of the game. The tactics of playing against the informal leader are determined depending on their situation. Sometimes you have to play along in order to worsen the situation of a weak participant, or vice versa - to resist, defending your interest.
Strong bones	The principle of the game for oneself is determined depending on the intentions of the opponents. If the opponents are not in the best situation, then it is better to start your game with strong stones, then the victory will be quick. Otherwise, the situation is reversed.

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Domino set description

A typical set of dominoes contains 28 tiles, which are rectangular tiles. Their obverse is divided by a line into two identical ones, each of which contains from six to zero points. There are special sets of dominoes, in which the number of dots can be nine, twelve, fifteen or eighteen. The reverse of the bone usually has some kind of drawing.

The knuckles themselves are made from bone (ivory or plain), plastic or wood, and sometimes a deck of cards is used instead. In addition to the traditional dominoes, there are other varieties of this game.

The number of dice in dominoes is calculated by the number of combinations of the number of points using the formula (n + 1) × (n + 2) / 2, where n is the maximum number of points. Thus, a typical set of dominoes contains 28 tiles.

There are also other variants of dominoes. For example, in the Chinese set, which is the ancestor of the "western" one, there are 32 bones, but there are no "empty" parts in it, but it contains several duplicates of paired bones.

Domino history

The predecessor of dominoes was an Indian game in which each die was the result of throwing two dice. This game was originally intended for the nobility and dominoes were made of ivory with ebony inlays. Dominoes are now usually made of black material with white accents.

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

In the 1st-2nd centuries BC. the game was brought to China, and over time, about 50 more variants appeared on its basis - both with black and white knuckles, and with multi-colored ones. The games themselves have incredibly poetic names: "gazelle jump", "enter the pagoda", "carnations in the fog" and so on. Also, the Chinese dominoes later developed into the game Mahjong, popular in the United States in the 20s of the last century.

In Korea and India, dominoes are still used for fortune telling. Such knuckles are considered sacred and have no other use.

In the 18th century, thanks to Marco Polo, dominoes appeared in Italy, where the bones were slightly shortened, got rid of various classes of bones and duplicates, and instead acquired seven additional bones with halves "empty".

There is a version that the creation of dominoes belongs to the Dominican monks, since "dominoes" was the name of the clothes of the members of this order - a black cloak with a hood, and also the actual name of the game of dominoes is the "offspring" of the Latin root "dominans", which means "dominant, the main one, and which is the beginning of the conversion in Catholic worship: “Dominus vobiscum” (“The Lord be with you”).

There is a hypothesis that the main system of the world order was encrypted in the dominoes - the Universal Law of Harmony of the macro- and microcosm: the game of dominoes has seven numbers (from 0 to 6), which, in particular, symbolizes the sevenfold structure of the Universe and the seven planes of being.

Rules of the game

The game is designed for two to four players. If two people play, they deal seven dice, and if three or four, five, the rest remain in reserve (“in the market”). The player who received a double of 6-6 or 0-0 (depending on the variation of the rules) starts the game. If none of the players received a 6-6 double, it is allowed to start playing with a 5-5 double, and so on. If the players did not get a single double, it is allowed to start the game with the dice with the highest number of points (for example, 5-6).

The next player must place a dice in which the points on one half of the die match the points already laid out. If he does not have suitable knuckles, he must take them "from the bazaar."

When one of the players places the last tile, the game ends. Such an end is also likely - despite the remaining knuckles on their hands, the players cannot pick up anything to the existing chain. This is called a fish, and the player who made the last move wins.

Then the points of the dice remaining on the hands are calculated, and the sum of all points is set off to the winner. If the game ends with a "fish", the winner is the player who left the dice with the lower number of points in his hands, and the difference between the sum of the points of the other players and his own is written as a win. You can play up to a predetermined number - one hundred or two hundred points.

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

Varieties of the game

In Russia, several variations of the game have become widespread, and the same variety in different regions and regions, as well as in different layers of society, may have different names and nuances of the rules.

I will outline the most common variants of the domino game.

Goat

The most popular variation of the game, designed for two to four players. 7 dominoes are dealt to each, and the player who received a double of 1-1 or another minimum gets the right of the first move. It is prohibited to take the last knuckle "from the bazaar". The next round starts with the winner of the previous one, or the one who arranged the “fish”, and all the others write down the sum of points on the remaining dominoes, and you can start recording only with 13 points. The one who scored 101 points first is declared the loser - "goat".

A widespread version of the game "pair for pair" - 4 players are divided into 2 teams, sitting diagonally opposite each other.

Sea goat

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

A complicated version of the usual goat. The game also involves 2-4 players, but four people must play in pairs.

The winner of the round writes down the sum of points for the dominoes of all other players.

The number of points from which you can start recording must be at least 25.

If someone else scored more than 25 points, then everyone's score in the round is reset.

The player with 125 points wins.

The player can place two takes on both sides of the chain at the same time.

If the player who started recording points for himself starts the round with a 6-6 double ("on 100") and wins it, he automatically becomes the winner of the game, but if he loses and has more than 24 points left, then he gets title "brother-in-law" and loses the whole game.

The player who ends the round with a 0-0 double wins the entire game and is called the "bald goat".

The player who ends the round with a double 6-6 wins the game if the loser has more than 24 points. If the loser has less than 25 points, then the player who finished the round starts the next one with a double of 6-6 ("one hundred").

The player who has only a 0-0 double dice at the end of the round gets 25 points; a knuckle with a double 6-6 - 50 points; if he has two dominoes left with doubles 6-6 and 0-0, then he gets 75 points

The player who bet the "fish" is called the "fisherman", and the double is not considered the last tile.

If the “fisherman” has left less than 25 points in his hands, and the other players have more, then the “fisherman” is the winner of the round, and in the next he has the right to make a move “on 100”.

If the “fish” wins and if other players have 25 points or more on the dominoes, then this is called “written off fish”.

If the “fisherman” has left more than 25 points in his hands and more than other players, then he can “write off the fish”, and in the next round he has the right to go with any domino.

If the “fisherman” has failed to write off the “fish” from three attempts, then he is considered a loser, and the right to move “for 100” goes to another player.

If with a fish, both players have the same number of points on their hands, then the situation is called eggs.

- "Eggs" are played from a double 1-1.

If with “eggs” it was not possible to play them with three attempts, then they are considered “rotten” and the round is not counted.

Sports domino

Another variation of the Goat for two pairs of players. Differences:

The rounds start in turn.

Place the knuckles on stands.

The number of rounds must be a multiple of four (4, 8, 12, etc.) and is negotiated in advance.

The winner is the pair that scores more points to the opponents.

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

A donkey

Goat variation for 2-4 people. Differences:

The dominoes can be attached to the first exposed take from four sides, forming a cross instead of a chain.

The player can put several takes on each side of the "cross".

When placing a double, you can “close” it, that is, by turning the domino upside down, prohibit continuing this side of the “cross”. If a player puts up several takes in one move, then he can open or close several ends of the "cross".

If the first domino played is not a double, the next player can close two doubles at the same time, which usually ends the game and starts scoring.

The actual scoring is similar to the "goat" - the game lasts up to 101 points, to start recording, you need to score at least 13. If the player scored less than 13, his score is "remembered" until the next round. If nothing is written or memorized in it for this player, the account is reset.

Phone (Flea; Houses)

This variation of the game differs from the others in the way it scores.

The game involves either 2 players, or 2 teams of 2 players, each of them is given 7 dominoes. The first take, which was closed on both sides, is called the "house", and now you can attach dominoes to it from four sides. The first round begins with the player who received the domino 2-3, the next begins the player who won the previous one, and he has the right to start the game from any tile.

Points are awarded when the sum of the points at the opposite ends of the "cross" is a multiple of five.

The player who is left with the dominoes deducts the remaining points for himself (also if they are multiples of five, rounded down).

If played by teams, points are collected and deducted from both team members.

The game goes up to 225 points and usually consists of 10-15 rounds. If both players / teams have scored 225 or more points, a draw is declared.

There is an option when in one move it is allowed to put up to 4 takes - one on each side of the cross.

Dominoes: rattle the bones?

Muggins

A variation of dominoes from England.

For two players, 7 dominoes are dealt, for three or four - 5. The first player can start with any tile. The first take opens the cross, or four-way chain. Further dominoes can be attached from all four ends.

Points are awarded when the amount at the ends of the cross is a multiple of five.

The player who finishes the game receives ten points.

At the end of the game, the winner is the player with fewer points. The difference between the sum of the points of other players and his points is recorded (rounded to five).

The game goes up to 200 points.

General's goat

A variation for two teams of 2 players, which are located diagonally from each other (1.3 and 2.4). Each player is dealt 7 dominoes, the round begins with a take 1-1, the game is played in a chain. The goal is to end it with takes 6-6 and / or 0-0, and the players of the same team can signal each other about the takes on their hands (for example, at 0-0 - you need to wink, at 6-6 - puff out your cheek).

You cannot end the game with a fish - this round will not count.

The game ends if one of the players has run out of dominoes.

The loser is the player whose turn must come after the player who played the last tile or double 0-0 / 6-6. He stops the dominoes for the next round and is declared General.

Only the total number of "generals" per team is counted.

A variant of the game for three and four teams is possible - the team that received the "general" gives way to the waiting team.

There is a variation in which the round can only be finished with a 0-0 double, and it is forbidden to prompt a partner.

Sausage

Domino variation for two people. Each receives 14 tiles, laid face down in a line. The first player takes one tile to the right from his line and places it on the table. It is possible that the game starts with a double, and thus players can familiarize themselves with their dominoes.

The point of the game is that you need to build two lines from the first tile according to the rules of the classic dominoes. When two lines coincide in the number of dominoes, the player has the opportunity to "cut off the sausage", or, more simply, to close his line with a transverse knuckle.

If the domino taken on the right is not suitable for the sausage, it is put in the line of the player on the left and the move goes to another player.

The round can end with a “fish” or when one of the players has no dominoes left, and the second is recorded the number of points he has left.

It is necessary to stipulate in advance how many points the game goes.

Domino principle

This is a chain propagation (chain reaction) of a certain phenomenon under the influence of some factor that affects the first element of the chain.

There are special demonstrations of domino falling, usually timed to coincide with Domino Day, which has been held annually in the Netherlands since 1986. Competitions are held there to build as long a demonstration chain as possible, whole pictures are “painted” with colored dominoes!

Previously, dominoes were often seen in the courtyards. Today it is rather a relic of the past. But, no one said that the idea somehow lost its relevance. And its rules remain the same. At its core, dominoes are considered a logic game in which a sequential chain of dice, also called "dice" or "stones", is built. They touch each other in halves with the same number of points or points.

What is a domino "knuckle"?

A domino tile is a rectangular tile that has the correct geometry. Its length is equal to the width multiplied by 2. Simply put, in front of you, as it were, two interconnected squares, on each, at the same time, dots or points are drawn, starting from zero to six.

What is "knuckle"

Advice

If you are familiar and familiar with the game of dice, then know that this is a kind of flat reincarnation of a dice.

There are 28 stones in a traditional set of dominoes. It is made up of combinations that have repetitions of 2 for every 7 numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. But, there are also special sets where the knuckles have points up to 9 and even more. In general, the number of bones in each set is calculated on the basis of the formula (n + 1) x (n + 2): 2. In this case, n is the largest number of points. Simply put, for the most common game set, the formula will look like this: (6 + 1) x (6 + 2): 2 \u003d 28. Dice are made from simple or ivory bones. Actually, this is where their name comes from. They can also be metal, plastic or wood.

General rules of playing the game

Dominoes can be played by 2, 3 or 4 people. In accordance with the rules of the game of dominoes for two players, it differs in that each of them receives seven dice in his hands, when there are more players, they receive five pieces. All the remaining bones, be sure to point downwards, must be set aside. A so-called "reserve" or "bazaar" is created from them. Stocks are turned to if there is no necessary element on hand to make a move. The game begins with the participant who has the smallest double in his arsenal, that is, a bone with the same points 0-0, 1-1 or 2-2, and so on. If none of the players have this, then you should find the dice with the lowest value, like 0-1 or 1-2. You should always walk "clockwise" and strictly in turn. None of the players has the right to skip a move or go to the "bazaar" as long as he has a stone corresponding to the game layout. Only one bone can be laid out at a time. You can skip the move, that is, "knock" when the stones of the "bazaar" are already over, but you still do not need what you need.

Important!!!

The end of the game occurs when one of the players has run out of absolutely all the dice, and he exits. Everyone else counts their points from the stones left in their hands.

What is "Fish"

In dominoes "Fish" is a situation in which all players still have stones, but there are no more possible moves. Simply put, it is a kind of game blocking. It also happens that all combinations and combinations of the same number have been laid out, for example, "five", in other words, there are bones 5-4, 5-0, 3-5, 5-2 and 5-5 on the table, with one end the chain ended with a stone 5-1, and the second, respectively, 6-5. In this situation, the player who placed the last bone or "fish" receives the status of "fisherman". This means that all points of the participants in a given party are credited to the account of the so-called "fisherman". And he starts the next game round. They always play up to a predetermined number of points. For example, up to 100, one hundred and one or one hundred and twenty five, and also up to two hundred.

Output:

Dominoes are deservedly considered a popular, interesting and exciting game. It is not difficult to learn how to play it as the rules are simple. You just have to remember about the number of points to which you have agreed to play, and also learn a couple of game terms that indicate certain situations.

How to play dominoes

Domino rules

Domino game became widespread and is popular throughout the territory of the former USSR. Classic domino tournaments were held in almost every courtyard. There were also regional, city competitions held at the official level. Many people loved to play dominoes, and the game itself survived all the hardships, getting to us in an unchanged state.

Today, classic dominoes are sold with almost unchanged rules. It is always interesting and fun to play it, especially with friends. The game has not lost its relevance over these several generations and still evokes a stormy delight and a genuine sense of excitement.

Despite the fact that the rules of the domino game are quite simple and have not changed over the past 50 years, not many people know how to properly play this classic board game.

Classic dominoes include 28 tiles with two sides and 7 takes from 0-0 to 6-6 The tiles are turned face down and kneaded on the table. After that, each player collects 7 tiles for himself, if played together, and 5 tiles, if played with three or four. The game starts with the lowest take (0-0, 1-1), etc.

If none of the players have duplicates in their hands, then the big tiles play 5-6, etc. The second player must place a tile with numbers that match the numbers on one of the sides of the laid out tile. For example, 2 to 2, 6 to 6, etc. The move is passed clockwise. If a player does not have such a knuckle, he goes to the market and collects knuckles until he has a knuckle with the required number.

Bazaar refers to all the mixed tiles left over from the first hand. From the bazaar, the player collects the knuckles if he has nothing to walk with on his hand. If there are no tiles left in the bazaar, and the player has nothing to go with, he skips a turn. You cannot skip a move if there is a suitable knuckle on your hand.

The player who got rid of all the tiles first is declared “out”. He did not score any penalty points in this round. All other players who still have knuckles on their hands count the number of penalty points. In this case, a 0-0 double is considered 10 points. The rest of the tiles are counted at face value. Each player writes down the number of points in a special table. The game is played up to 100 or 150 points. The player with the least penalty points at the end of the game wins.

As you can see, the rules of the domino game are quite simple and are explained in 5 minutes.