Domino is a game played with small, flat game pieces called dominoes or tiles. They have been made from a variety of materials over the centuries, including ivory, bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), and dark hardwoods such as ebony. Each domino is about twice as long as it is wide, and each has an open end that is used to match up with the open ends of other dominoes. When matched, they form a line of play that is used for a particular game. This line of play may be lengthwise, crosswise, or in a pattern.
A player makes a domino play by placing one of his tiles on the table and matching it with the open end of another tile, either in front of him or behind him. He then follows the basic instructions listed here under Order of Play or the rules for a specific domino game. Each player tries to place his tiles in such a way that the other players cannot see their pips. Whenever a player has a playable domino, he must play it, or else he loses the hand.
When a player makes a play, the other players must then make a play with their matching tiles. This will continue until all of the tiles have been matched and played. At this point, the player with the lowest total number of dots wins the hand. In some games, the winning player is awarded points equal to the total number of dots on his opponents’ unplayed dominoes.
The word “domino” has a rich history, with roots in both English and Latin. Its earliest sense was that of a hooded cloak worn together with a mask during a carnival or masquerade. Later, it came to mean a large, heavy cape that draped over a priest’s surplice. It was often used in the French-speaking part of the world to refer to a black mask contrasting with the white robe of the priest.
Domino’s former CEO, David Brandon, understood that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and he set out to fix the problem of Domino’s high turnover rate. He hired new managers and implemented training programs for employees, but more importantly, he opened the lines of communication between himself and customers. He listened to their complaints and acted upon them, and the company saw its customer numbers rebound in short order. This strategy was carried on by his successor, Domino’s CEO Antoine Fats, who promoted the value of listening to the voice of the customer. This approach also helped Domino’s to win a Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Leadership Award in 2017. The company now has a reputation for treating its employees well, and for offering a quality product. It also offers fast delivery, and has a competitive advantage in the food industry. These practices help to ensure that Domino’s will be around for many years to come.