subject: Giant Dominoes [print this page] The Giant dominoes game is an ancient form of entertainment dating way back to the year 1120. It actually saw its first origins in China but is now a worldwide activity. The game requires a 28 piece dominoes set. Each oblong piece is unique in that it has a different combination of dots on the two sides, ranging from zero to six. Players divide the pieces up evenly and then attempt to match like ends. The winner of the game is the person who is the first to use up all his or her pieces. There are more complicated ways of scoring to make the game even more intriguing.
Who can play dominoes?
The popularity of the dominoes game has remained due to the fact that it is a game that can be played by children as young as four years old. The complexity of the strategies involved however makes it appealing to a much older generation as well.
The new millennium has revisited many age old traditions and revolutionised them. The dominoes game has now been up scaled to enormous proportions adding a new and fun spin on the game. Small pieces are now replaced by giant wooden dominoes which can be taken outdoors and enjoyed in the sunlight and fresh air. Each individual piece may measure 14 x 6.5 x 2cm.
Domino Rally
Another fun variation of the dominoes game has been to build a domino rally. This entails standing dominoes up in a long line, pattern or formation. You have to make sure that they are close enough to one another so they will knock each other down should they fall over. Once all the dominoes are neatly placed, the first one is knocked over. This results in a chain reaction of dominoes tumbling in a beautiful sequence. This fun way of enjoying dominoes has captured the imagination of many and even resulted in world records being set. To get started you should buy a wooden dominoes set and experience the fun of the game first hand.
