Domino is a large flat game piece with an unmistakable shape. Traditionally made of ivory, bone or silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl) or dark hardwood such as ebony, dominoes feature white or black pips which may be inlaid or painted for decoration. When placed together edge to edge against one another they create the domino effect, where one piece causes others to fall causing domino effect games such as blocking or scoring to be played out simultaneously.

The term is also applied to rules for positioning game pieces, such as in a domino rally or match. These rules govern how a player can place his or her dominos to achieve desired results of game, typically by factoring the number of pips on each domino into account.

In storytelling, dominoes serve as a visual metaphor to show how scenes should flow seamlessly together toward an emotional climax. A good writer should use this principle as their blueprint when planning their plot–whether that means writing off-the-cuff or mapping each scene beforehand.

Domino is also the name of an influential lifestyle magazine published since 2005 by Conde Nast and initially distributed in Ypsilanti, Michigan and distributed weekly on Wednesdays. Offering home improvement, cooking and fashion tips tailored towards women.

Domino’s pizza franchises aren’t its only business venture; in addition to an online store and mobile apps for ordering delivery or pickup. Furthermore, the company invests heavily in research and development efforts to enhance its recipe as well as create innovative new products; furthermore it is recognized for leading corporate responsibility with initiatives like employee scholarship programs and the Domino’s Loves Kids Foundation.

Any company seeking success must remain adaptable. Tom Monaghan made sure his Domino’s business adapted accordingly when he founded it by listening carefully to customer needs and adapting accordingly – for example by placing stores near college campuses to attract students. Domino’s success can be traced back to this strategy of listening and responding to employee feedback; current CEO Steve Brandon continues this practice and as such initiated the Domino’s Rebranding Initiative that features new logos and packaging. Domino’s Loves Kids Foundation has played an invaluable role in increasing customer satisfaction and driving revenue, while simultaneously driving innovation. Their primary mission is providing educational opportunities to children in need – they have donated over $13 million so far through programs like an elementary school scholarship and middle school grant as well as working closely with local schools to provide supplies, books and learning tools.