Domino is a game in which players build rows of dominoes that are linked together in some way, either adjacent or edge to edge. Each domino has a number of pips (or dots) on its face that corresponds to a particular value or total when placed side by side. A player scores points by removing all of the dominoes in his or her row before his or her opponent does.
A number of different variants exist, including games in which the player removes a single domino from the edge of his or her row and moves it to the end of the row, thus creating another link. In some versions, the pips are replaced with color-coded balls or other objects that have a similar appearance.
The word domino comes from the Italian for “flip,” and the game itself has been played since at least the mid-19th century. The first modern commercial version of dominoes was produced in the United States in the early 20th century, but it wasn’t until after World War II that the game gained widespread popularity in Europe.
Traditionally, domino sets have been made out of bone, silver lip mother-of-pearl oyster shell, ivory and a dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white pips (inlaid or painted). More recently, domino sets have been made from other natural materials such as marble and granite; various other stones, such as soapstone and slate; woods such as oak, ash, and redwood; metals such as brass and pewter; and even ceramic clay. These sets are usually considerably more expensive than their plastic brethren.
The Dominos strategy is to “think global, act local.” This means that they take advantage of the internet and other technologies to reach customers, but they also have a strong focus on local business and community support. One way they do this is by listening to their customers. This is especially important because they believe that a company’s success depends on the satisfaction of its customers.
As a result, the company has implemented changes to its policies and procedures based on customer feedback. These changes include a relaxed dress code and new leadership training programs. In addition, the company has incorporated the concept of servant leadership into its corporate culture. This means that leaders are not in control of their employees, but they work alongside them to achieve company goals.
The Domino effect is a term used to describe any actions that have the potential to cause other, unrelated events to occur. Domino’s example of a bank robbery being foiled by her mercenary skills illustrates this concept well. When you think about your plotting for your novel, it might be helpful to consider it in terms of domino constructions. If you build a long row of dominoes and then nudge the first domino ever so slightly, the rest will fall in a graceful cascade. This is because each domino has inertia and tends to resist motion unless some outside force pushes it. By considering your novel’s structure in the light of this metaphor, you can weed out scenes that don’t have enough impact to justify their inclusion.