Domino is a game of chance and skill where players place domino tiles, also known as bones, cards, men, or pieces, in a line so that each end features a number of spots (or pips) equal to the value displayed on the opposite end. The pips distinguish each domino from the others in the set, which are otherwise identical and blank or patterned on both sides. The pips, when combined in various ways, identify the rank or value of each piece.
Dominoes can be arranged in straight lines, curved lines that form pictures when they fall, or stacked walls that create 3D structures. Some artists use them to create complex geometric patterns, while others focus on a theme and build structures such as towers or pyramids.
One of the earliest uses of the term domino was to refer to a long hooded cloak worn over a mask during carnival season or at a masquerade. Later, the word was used to describe a cape worn by a priest over his surplice. Domino has also been used to refer to the long black domino pieces that contrast with a white surplice of the priest, or more generally to any combination of black and ivory.
In business, the Domino effect is a chain reaction or cascade of events that follow the initial action and lead to a measurable impact. The term has been applied to phenomena such as political and economic changes, and organizational restructuring or restructurings, as well as other changes resulting from the actions of individuals or groups.
Hevesh is a professional domino artist who creates intricate displays for movies, TV shows, and live events—including the album launch for pop star Katy Perry. She has a YouTube channel where she posts videos of her creations, and she even helps set up domino shows in which teams compete to create the most impressive domino reactions and effects before an audience of fans.
When it comes to a story, an effective one is like a well-designed sequence of dominoes that all fall in a smooth action without any hiccups in logic. If the story has too many holes or logical loopholes, it will lose credibility and readers’ interest. A main character who doesn’t act in a way consistent with his or her emotional state can also confuse the reader.
If you are a pantser—that is, you don’t plot out an outline ahead of time—it’s important to be able to weed out scenes that either don’t advance the plot or don’t connect with the scene that precedes them. You can do this with a simple checklist that asks you to make sure that your scenes logically progress and shift as they should throughout the story, leading to the big climax at the end.