Domino is a game played by laying tiles with a number of dots on one side. Each tile has an arrangement of dots, called pips, that match those on dice. Some pips are black, while others are white. Dominoes are usually arranged in sets of 28 pieces, each with different pips and colors.
People use dominoes to play games, set up geometric designs, or just to knock over! Many children like to stack the dominoes on end in long lines. When the first domino is tipped over, it triggers a chain reaction that causes each of the other dominoes in the line to tip over. This sequence is called a domino effect, and it’s the basis for many popular games.
The earliest records of domino games date back to the 18th Century, when they appeared in Italy and France. They came to Britain in the late 18th Century, possibly via French prisoners of war, and quickly became a fad. The early games were positional, in which players placed dominoes edge to edge against each other so that the matched ends or formed a particular total.
Later, dominoes were produced from various materials, including metals (e.g., brass or pewter); ceramic clay; frosted glass; and woods such as bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), and ebony. Today, dominoes are often made of plastics such as acrylic and polystyrene, but they can also be found in traditional natural materials, such as stone (e.g., marble, granite, or soapstone), other hardwoods, and ivory. Some manufacturers combine two or more of these materials to produce a unique look and feel.
Many different types of dominoes are available, each with its own rules for playing. The most common are the double-nine, double-12, and double-18 sets. These are often used in games with more than four players. Other sets, called extended sets, are available with more specialized pips and combinations of ends.
A specialized type of domino is the combination domino, which has different numbers of pips on each half of its face. For example, a double-nine has ten pips on each face, while a double-12 has twelve pips. These are used in a variety of complex games.
The emergence of technology has changed the way people order Domino’s pizza. Instead of a visit to the store, customers can now order online or by texting or using a device such as an Amazon Echo. This change has not always been easy for the company, but it has resulted in improved customer satisfaction and increased sales.
The leadership style of Domino’s has shifted from a management model to a more behavioral approach. CEO Don Meij has a hands-on approach to business, visiting stores and talking to employees. He has also made changes to the company’s structure, promoting leadership from within. This has led to more innovation and faster growth for the company, which continues to evolve with new ways to order pizza.