Double Nine Wooden Dominoes Game

Ages 7 - Adult
Players 2 - 6

55 large, solid hardwood dominoes in double nine configuration for added challenge. Rules included.

How to Play Double Nine Dominoes:
 
There are many variations for double nine dominoes. This is one basic game.
Before play begins, turn all dominoes face down and mix. Each player draws seven dominoes and stands them on edge, facing him/her, so that opppnents cannot see the dots. the remaining dominoes become the draw pile. Play moves to the left.

Each domino is divided into two ends, each containing a set o dots. The palyer who draws the highest double domino (matching ends) places it in the center of the table to begin. If no double is drawn, all dominoes are returned to pile, reshuffled and redrawn.

The second player tries to match one of his/her dominoes to one end of the double. For example, if the first domino with a five on one end. The next player may play the double five or he may try to match the end of the second domino played. Blanks are matched to blanks. Only one domino may be played per turn. Dominoes are placed lengthwise end to end, except in the case of a double.

If a player cannot match any open end of a row, he must draw from the pile until he is able to do so. Should the last domino be drawn with no play possible, he passes and tries again on his/her turn. A player must play a domino if he/she is able. Doubles are placed at right angles, thereby giving two new directions for continued play.

Play proceeds until one player has used all his dominoe or until no one can play. The player with no dominoes or with the least number of points (dots) on his remaining dominoes wins the round. Winner subtracts the total of his remaining points (if any) from the total of his opponents' points and scores 100 points, and wins the game.