Explains how to play such domino games as stretch, doubles, muggins, sniff, plunge, polka dots, and the sultan

From general principles to advanced skills, this fully illustrated, in-depth guide takes readers through every aspect of the game of dominoes. 131 illustrations.

Discover the fun for yourself with this complete guide to dozens of domino games, with endless variations in rules and styles of play. * Try your hand at basic blocking games, including Stretch, Doubles, Domino Pool, The Fortress, Maltese Cross, Chickenfoot, and One-Arm Joe. * Look into scoring games such as Muggins, Five-Up, Sniff, All Threes, Seven-Toed Pete, Merry-Go-Round, and Double-Header. * Don't miss the trump and trick game Texas Forty-Two, and its many variations. * Choose solitaire games and puzzles, such as Fair Lucy, Luzon, Polka Dots, Baronet, The Big Clock, The Buccaneer, Castle Rock, The Jubilee, Squeeze, and The Sultan. * Special sets are also covered, including Double-9, Double-12 and a new Double-15 set, as well as ancient Oriental Dominoes and the latest computer games. Learn the simple basic rules, and you're off and running for hours of steely competition with friends or relaxing times alone. 96 pages, 48 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Learn how to play 50 different domino games This book is illustrated and has step by step instructions to make it easy to understand

"Beginners through experienced players receive tips to numerous games; from very simple games for kids to adult-oriented and advanced domino strategies. Basic rules and variations for a wide range of domino games are clearly, easily stated, providing fine instructions for all ages of readers."--Children's Bookwatch. 96 pages, 182 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

First published in 1959, Dominoes provides detailed instructions for strategic and skilled playing of several different domino games. Dominoes are popular all over the world, and should be part of every game enthusiast's repertoire. These games are fun for all ages!

This bold and colorful counting book shows young readers that math and addition can be fun and easy (when you use dominos). Black and white dominos make up each number on various bold backgrounds and each page gives the various properties of numbers zero to twelve. With a simple but imaginative approach, Lynette Long, has created a perfect classroom resource that teaches kids how to add up each dot on an individual domino as well as how to spot different number combinations. This bright and fun-filled introduction to basic addition will appeal to both eager and reluctant math students.