Domino is a game where players place dominoes edge to edge on a table and play them against each other. The object is to form a number that is greater than the total of all the tiles in the chain. The player who makes the highest score is called the winner. The rules of domino are simple: Draw seven dominoes for your hand; start play by placing a tile onto the table that shows a number on one end of the chain or both.

A domino, also called a bone, card, men, tile, stone, spinner, or ticket is a rectangular tile with a line down the middle that divides it visually into two squares, called ends. Each end of a domino has a number, which can range from six pips to no pips in the most common set (double-six).

The size of a domino can vary depending on the type of set used; large sets may use Arabic numerals instead of pips. The size of a domino can also be influenced by the amount of space available for playing.

There are many variations of dominoes and games that can be played with them. Some children prefer to play games that involve knocking down a series of tiles, while others like to set them in long lines and flick them at random.

Some people even use dominoes to decorate their homes. They can be made from wood, clay or metal. The most popular variety is the 28-piece set, although there are many other sizes and types of dominoes.

Often, dominoes are decorated in an artful fashion. For example, some have a pattern that resembles a diamond or a ring.

A person who makes them is called a domino artist or designer. They can create stunning installations for movies, concerts, and other events.

They make tests to see how each section of an installation works before putting them together, and they can film these tests in slow motion so that they can fine-tune the process as needed.

Lily Hevesh, a domino artist, started playing with her grandparents’ 28-pack when she was 9 years old. Her obsession with the game led her to become a professional domino artist, and she now posts videos on her YouTube channel of her beautiful installations.

She is currently building a series of interactive installations for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The resulting work will be on display in 2020 and feature a range of different styles.

As the artist, Hevesh spends a lot of time thinking about what will look best and how to get the most impact out of each section. She tries to match the shape and color of each piece with its surroundings, so it is not too jarring when the pieces fall into place.

She has a background in fine art, so she also works closely with artists to ensure that their installation will look the way they want it to. The final result is often stunning, and she has worked with a range of clients, including the Museum of Modern Art and Katy Perry’s music studio.