A game of dominoes can be played in many different variations. There are many different types of dominoes, including straight, Tien Gow, Pai Gow, and Che Deng. In this article, we will examine the basics of playing each type. Once you have mastered the basic rules of these games, you can try your hand at a few of your favorites. We will also cover the rules of Straight Dominoes.
Tien Gow
If you are new to Chinese Dominoes, you may not be familiar with Tien Gow. This game is a variant of Pai Gow that is played on a Chinese board. The game features a similar scoring system, but the main difference between these two games is the number of tricks that can be won by each player. While Pai Gow pays out by stacks, Tien Gow rewards you by calculating your points based on the number of tricks won.
Pai Gow
Pai Gow is the first known form of dominoes, and it originated in China before the Song Dynasty. The game’s name literally means “to make nine” after reaching a maximum hand value. It’s also based on Chinese mythology, where the god Gee Joon created the heavens, earth, and day, and all these elements were named Gor and Mooy, which are synonymous with plum flowers and geese.
Che Deng
The earliest known Chinese domino game dates back to the 17th century, as described by the writer Zhang Pu. He described the game as pupai, and it retained the same pronunciation as the English word. Chinese domino sets are made up of 32 pieces, and have no blank faces. Chinese dominoes are a bit larger than Western-style sets, which are only 28 pieces. However, they are still considered Chinese in origin.
Straight Dominoes
Straight Dominoes is a game that can be played by two or more players, depending on the tiles available. The objective is to score 250 points before the opposing team does. To play, all dominoes must be face down and drawn from a boneyard. The first player to play the game is chosen randomly. Each player then takes turns placing domino halves on the board. Straight dominoes score points when all exposed ends of a domino are multiples of five. The first domino played with four exposed ends earns a player a point.
Hector’s Rules
Hector’s Rules for domino are a popular variation of the traditional game. These rules permit players to double their opponent’s tiles and add bonus play to their hands. Hector’s Rules are not officially taught, but many people find it to be fun to play. In this game, players try to double as many tiles as possible before their opponent. As long as they can get all of their pips in one go, they win.
