Domino is a game of strategy in which players place pieces, or dominoes, one on top of the other to form a sequence. Each domino has a number of pips on one side to indicate its rank, or value, and is blank or identically patterned on the other. The sum of the pips on either side determines the score for each turn. Dominoes are normally twice as long as they are wide, allowing them to be stacked and reused after each use. They can be made from many materials, including bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), ivory, and a variety of hardwoods; some sets feature the upper half thickness in MOP, ivory or ebony, while the lower portion is in a darker material such as hickory.
The pips on a domino can be used to represent any kind of information or symbol, and they may have the same color or pattern as the domino itself. They can also be painted or drawn on to make the pieces more attractive. The pieces can be arranged to create shapes or pictures, or they can be stacked to form structures such as towers or pyramids.
When building dominoes, it is important to consider the impact of each individual piece. For example, if a player places a domino in the wrong position, it will cause the other pieces to fall in an unintended direction. This is called the domino effect. This concept can be applied to the writing process, where one scene’s action can have a chain reaction that affects other scenes.
For example, if a character’s actions in one scene lead to the death of another character, this is an example of the domino effect. While it is not an ideal ending to a story, it can be used to build tension.
The domino effect is also applicable to teaching and learning. Some students have learning challenges that affect their ability to develop basic skills. As a result, they compensate with other skills that are not suited to their abilities. Over time this compensation starts a domino effect that prevents the student from learning the basic skill and causes them to become cognitively overloaded.
Domino’s CEO David Brandon saw this in his company when he began to listen more closely to employees and customers. He reorganized the company, relaxed the dress code and implemented new leadership training programs. When Doyle replaced him, he continued this policy of listening to the voice of the customer and addressed complaints quickly. This helped the company improve its bottom line. As a result, Domino’s is now considered a top workplace for both employees and customers.