A domino is a small rectangular wooden or plastic block with either an empty face, or marked by numbers and dots resembling those found on dice, that is used in numerous games. A set of these is used to play various domino variants; though each domino game may differ significantly in terms of rules; many share similarities across continents while some go by various names but all share the same principles.
Dominoes are used to form patterns in the shape of lines or squares, or create pictures. They can also be arranged into towers and pyramids or stacked to form walls. Dominoes are generally played by two or more players simultaneously – each player putting one domino at an end of an already laid line, then following with his or her own tiles until either all tiles have been set or according to game rules, play must stop.
Dominoes may seem like an amusing and exciting game, but when used incorrectly they can actually be extremely hazardous. One domino can easily tip over another much larger object and cause serious injury or death; indeed, one domino has more of an impact than a grenade, which makes using proper care when setting up dominoes all the more critical.
Planning domino art requires having a clear idea of where you want the pieces to fall. Making a domino track on paper is straightforward and can be as basic or intricate as desired – some designers prefer straight lines while others might prefer grids with pictures on them, 3D structures, or stack walls as their design element.
Once you have the basics in place, you can begin adding in details of how each domino connects to one another. Spinner dominoes are great additions as they can be played all four sides – in some games they determine who wins by who has held onto the heaviest domino in their hands!
As you write your story, each scene can be thought of like a domino. From scenes in novels that reveal clues about mysteries to those that illustrate points for nonfiction books, each needs to have some impact on those preceding it in order to keep readers engaged and ensure narrative momentum. Otherwise, they risk falling flat on their face – especially if you write “pantser-style,” meaning you don’t create detailed plot outlines in advance and write scenes without enough impact or at an awkward angle or without enough of an effect on previous ones before them!