A domino is a small rectangular block used as a gaming object. It has an identifying mark on one side and is blank or marked by an arrangement of dots resembling those on dice on the other. A set of these blocks, called dominoes or dominoes, usually contains 28 pieces. Various names for the individual pieces include bones, tiles, cards, men, or stones.
The term domino is also used to refer to a sequence of events that leads to an expected result, such as a political event in one country that causes similar events in other countries. This is sometimes called the Domino Theory.
In fiction, writers use the idea of a domino effect to illustrate how a single action can affect a series of related events or characters in a story. For example, if a character is injured by a car accident, the injury could have a domino effect and cause that person’s life to change in many different ways.
When you play games with dominoes, the first domino is called a “bone.” The other players take turns playing bones against each other until all the bones have been laid down in a line. Some games, such as bergen or muggins, count the pips (spots on the dominoes) in the losing player’s hand to determine points. Others, like 42 or Mexican train, are blocking games in which players try to prevent opponents from playing a bone before they do.
One of the most amazing things about domino is that a series of dominoes can be built to form incredible shapes or structures. Professional domino builders create these structures for shows, where they demonstrate their skill to audiences. One famous builder, Matsunobu Fukuda, has created domino structures that are more than 20 feet tall.
Whether you are building a domino castle or a simple chain reaction, you can learn how to create great scenes by studying the way that professional builders build their sets. Look at how the scene flows, and be sure that each scene logically connects to the next one. Check that the emotional beats progress as they should, and that the character’s goal shifts when the scene calls for it.
The most important thing to remember when creating your own domino scene is to have fun with it. This will help you create an exciting and memorable scene that will thrill your audience.