by Domino has always been popular for its simple pleasures – setting up the first domino, flicking it and watching the rest fall. This simple chain reaction is so satisfying because it demonstrates the power of the law of gravity. But did you know that there are many more complex Domino constructions out there? These designs can be as simple or elaborate as you want, from straight or curved lines to grids that form pictures when they fall, and even 3D structures such as towers and pyramids.
Lily Hevesh started playing with Dominoes at the age of 9 – her grandparents had the classic 28-piece set. She loved the challenge of setting them up in a straight or curved line and then flicking the first one. Her obsession grew as she honed her skills and began posting videos of her domino artwork on YouTube. Today, she’s a professional domino artist who creates spectacular setups for movies, TV shows, and events such as the Katy Perry album launch.
As a physics teacher, Hevesh understands that it’s not just the force of gravity that causes dominoes to fall. Each domino has potential energy based on its position and the energy it takes to stand it upright. When the first domino falls, much of this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which causes other dominoes to fall as well.
The key to a successful domino setup is to be aware of the forces that are at play and to plan accordingly. For example, a large domino will take more energy to knock over than a small one. A straight or curved line will also require more dominoes to set up than a diagonal or zigzag one. Also, a square or round domino will be more stable than a rectangular or triangular one.
Just like in a Domino construction, a story needs to be carefully plotted and timed. The pace of the story must be right, so that readers are ready to see what happens next. It should be fast enough to maintain reader interest, but not so fast that the scenes feel rushed or shallow at critical moments of discovery or action.
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The most commonly played domino games in the West are Draw and Block. Both are usually played with a standard double-six set (28 tiles). However, they can be played with a double-twelve or a double-nine set. With a double-twelve set, four players would pick 12 tiles each and begin the game with seven dominoes. A double-nine set requires five players and begins with eight dominoes.
