Dominoes
Also known as: Draw Dominoes / Double-Six Dominoes / Domino
Dominoes is a tile classic for 2. Match open ends, empty your hand first and collect the pips your opponent is left with. Free in your browser, no sign-up.
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Dominoes in 30 seconds
- Set upDeal seven tiles each from the 28; the rest is the boneyard. The opener leads with a double (matching values on both halves) if they hold one; otherwise, any tile is allowed.
- Take turnsAdd a tile that matches one of the two open ends of the chain.
- BoneyardYou may draw at any time; when you cannot play, draw until you can.
- WinEmpty your hand to score the opponent's remaining pips; first to 100 wins.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 players |
| Play time | About 25 min |
| Type | Board |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
How to play Dominoes online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- 2 players. On your own, play against the computer.
- A double-six set of 28 tiles is used, seven dealt to each player. The remaining 14 form the boneyard.
- Who opens the first round is drawn at random. After that the lead alternates: whoever did not open the previous round opens the next one, whatever the score was.
How to play
- The opening tile must be a double if the opener holds one - any double will do. With no double in hand, any tile may be played. From then on, you may only play a tile that shares a value with the left or right open end.
- Tapping a tile selects it and shows the ends it fits. Tap that end again or press Place tile to confirm. When a tile fits both ends, you choose which one.
- Orientation is matched for you. Doubles are drawn across the chain, but they connect exactly like any other tile.
- You may draw from the boneyard at any time, as many tiles as you like, even when you have a playable tile. When you cannot play, draw one tile at a time until you can. The boneyard may be drawn down to its last tile.
- If the boneyard is empty and you still cannot play, you pass.
Winning
- The first player to run out of tiles scores the total pips left in the opponent's hand.
- If neither player can play and the boneyard is empty, the round is blocked: the player with fewer pips scores the difference. Level totals score nothing.
- The first player to reach the target wins. The target is 100 (the default), 50, or a single round. A player may also resign.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target score | The first player to reach it wins; a single round is settled at once. The times in brackets are rough estimates for two players. | First to 100 (about 20-30 min) | Can be changed |
| Opening tileOpening tileA double is a tile with the same number on both halves (for example 3–3). With “Double first”, the opener must lead with a double if they hold one; after that, play is the same. With “Any tile”, the opener may lead with whatever tile suits their hand. | The default, Double first, makes the opener lead with a double if they hold one - any double will do. With no double, any tile may be played. | Double first | Can be changed |
| Drawing when you can play | The default, May draw, lets you take tiles from the boneyard even when you have a playable tile, as many as you like. Cannot draw means you must play while you can. | May draw | Can be changed |
| Swap first player on rematch | Play again switches who opens the first round. | On | Can be changed |
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FAQ
How many can play?
2 players. On your own, play against the computer.
How many tiles are dealt?
Seven each, leaving 14 in the boneyard.
Where did the artwork come from?
The tiles were drawn for this site as shapes; no images are used.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-21 · Run by Qdan, Inc.