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How to play Dominoes

Dominoes is a tile-matching game for 2 to 4 players, played with a double-six set of 28 tiles. Match the numbers at the open ends, go out first and score the pips left in other hands. Play Draw, Block or All Fives free, solo or in teams, against bots or friends.

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Dominoes at a glance

Players
2–4 (teams of 2 with four)
Tiles
Double-six set, 28 tiles
Goal
First to 150 points
Game length
About 15–30 minutes

How to play Dominoes

  1. Match

    Place a tile with a matching number at either end of the line.

  2. Draw or pass

    Can’t match? Draw from the boneyard, or pass in Block.

  3. Go out

    Play your last tile to score the pips left in other hands.

Complete Dominoes rules

Setup

Shuffle the 28 double-six tiles face down. With two players, each draws 7 tiles. With three or four, each draws 5. The rest form the boneyard.

Your turn

The player with the highest double starts. Place a tile so one of its ends matches an open end of the line. Doubles sit crosswise. In Draw, if you can’t play, draw from the boneyard until you can. In Block, you pass.

All Fives

In All Fives, you also score whenever the open ends of the line add up to a multiple of five.

Scoring

When a player goes out, they score the pips left in the other hands, shared with their partner in team play. If nobody can play, the lowest hand wins the round. First to the target score wins.

Tips to win at Dominoes

  • Play heavy tiles with high pips early so they don’t count against you.
  • Keep a mix of numbers in your hand so you don’t get blocked.
  • Notice which numbers other players pass on. They don’t have them.
Read the full strategy guide · 5 min readDominoes strategy tips for Draw, Block and All Fives

Ways to play Dominoes

  • Draw

    Draw from the boneyard when you can’t play.

  • Block

    No drawing. Pass when you can’t play.

  • All Fives (Muggins)

    Score when the open ends add up to a multiple of five.

Play by your house rules

  • VariantDrawBlockAll Fives
  • TeamsTeams of 2Every player
  • Points to win100150200
  • Bot levelEasyMediumHard

About Dominoes

Dominoes began in China centuries ago and reached Europe in the 18th century. Today it is a social institution in Latin America, the Caribbean, Southern Europe and the Arab world.

Rules reviewed by the tavlo.gg game team · Updated October 10, 2026

Questions about Dominoes

Which dominoes games can I play?
You can play Draw, Block and All Fives (also called Muggins), plus team play for four.
What if the game is blocked?
When nobody can play, the player or team with the fewest pips wins the round.
Can I play dominoes in teams?
Yes. With four players you play in two teams, and partners sit across from each other.
Is Dominoes free to play?
Yes. Dominoes is free in your browser, with no download and no sign-up. You can start as a guest, and your progress saves on this device.
Can I play Dominoes on my phone?
Yes. Dominoes runs in any phone or tablet browser, with touch controls and nothing to install.
Which dominoes games can I play?
You can play Draw, Block and All Fives (also called Muggins), plus team play for four.
What if the game is blocked?
When nobody can play, the player or team with the fewest pips wins the round.
Can I play dominoes in teams?
Yes. With four players you play in two teams, and partners sit across from each other.
Is Dominoes free to play?
Yes. Dominoes is free in your browser, with no download and no sign-up. You can start as a guest, and your progress saves on this device.
Can I play Dominoes on my phone?
Yes. Dominoes runs in any phone or tablet browser, with touch controls and nothing to install.

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