Giant Garden Dominoes Rules

Guide and instruction for playing with domino tiles outside

This giant version  is played as follows,usually by two persons, although more can play. 

Shuffle the Tiles face downwards and then let the players draw for the lead, unless, as is frequently done, the one holding the double six or the highest piece in play takes it.  This decided, the leader takes the number of dominoes agreed upon, which may be the whole 28, as after him does the other player.  These they look at themselves, but must keep from the view of the other player.  The leader then places a domino on the table, and the other player must fit to one of its ends one having the same number of pips as are at that end, e.g. 3 must be fitted to 3.  If the player plays double 3 or any other doublet, which is placed crosswise, he is allowed another turn, while if he cannot fit a domino he loses his turn.  Conditions are the same if three or four people play.

A variant of the game is to leave a certain number of dominoes, generally 14, in the pool or centre of the table.  These are drawn upon by a player who cannot fit one from his own hand.  As he draws when they are face downwards, if he draws one that is unsuitable he increases his holding and thus suffers a disadvantage.  The pool is not drawn upon after only two dominoes remain in it.  A game is usually for 100 points, these being made by the winner of each round counting the pips that remain in his opponent’s hand or hands.

This is how you play the Game of Giant Outdoor Garden Dominoes