How to Play Better Dominoes

by Lugo, Miguel

• ISBN13: 9780806982991
• ISBN10: 0806982993
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"After.clearly explaining the basics.introduces several challenging mental exercises designed to develop your understanding.The writer ends with four superbly explained games, with the reader 'seated beside him'.this book will make you want to play this.game over and over again."--Games Exercise your logic, challenge your brain and your opponents', and sharpen your domino skills so you'll win every time! From general principles to advanced techniques, 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 your domino to the "skeleton," or developing structure. Diagrams show acceptable plays, plus examples of entire games. Special tips improve your chances of winning, and mental exercises help strengthen your memory and powers of deduction. And, when you're ready, move on to intermediate and advanced skills and strategies, too!

Table of Contents

Introduction---Why Play Competitive Dominoes?	7	(2)
BASIC SKILLS
General Principles	9	(4)
The Mechanics of Playing Dominoes	13	(11)
The Laws of Dominotics	24	(2)
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS
Mental Exercises	26	(2)
Analyzing Your Hand	28	(3)
The Leadoff	31	(6)
Keeping Track of the Tiles	37	(3)
Cover, Repeat, and Square	40	(7)
ADVANCED SKILLS
How to Communicate with Your Partner	47	(6)
How to Play the Doubles	53	(6)
How Your Position Affects Your Game Plan	59	(7)
Pulling the Hand	66	(2)
Building a House	68	(3)
How to Locate the Unplayed Tiles	71	(5)
The Jam	76	(9)
The Three Doors (and Other Stories)	85	(11)
Sample Games	96	(30)
APPENDICES
A. Dictionary of Domino Terms	116	(3)
B. Latin Flavor	119	(3)
C. Tournament Rules	122	(2)
D. Further Reading	124	(2)
Index	126