Dominoes
Match the ends and empty your hand first.
Wins 0
Match an open end to empty your hand first.
How to play
- Each player starts with seven tiles from the double-six set.
- Play a tile so one of its numbers matches an open end of the line.
- If you cannot play, draw from the boneyard until you can, or pass when it is empty.
- Be the first to play all your tiles to win, or hold the fewest pips if the game blocks up.
Strategy & tips
- Play your heavy tiles early — being caught with them when the game blocks costs you.
- Watch which numbers your opponent keeps passing on and try to force those ends.
- Hold a double or two as flexible tiles you can drop when the ends line up.
- Count what has been played to guess what your opponent is still holding.
- When ahead, keep the line simple; when behind, open both ends to make more plays.
FAQ
Can I play dominoes against the computer?
Yes. Play a full game against a built-in opponent, or switch to two-player pass-and-play on one device.
How do you win at dominoes?
Be the first to play all your tiles. If nobody can move and the boneyard is empty, the player with the fewest pips left in hand wins.
What is the boneyard?
The pile of leftover tiles after the deal. If you cannot match an open end, you draw from it until you can, or pass when it is empty.
Is it free and account-free?
Yes. Dominoes plays free in your browser with no download and no sign-up. Your win record saves locally.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Tap a tile in your hand and tap an open end to play it. It works on phones and tablets as well as desktop.