Objective of the "Picture Domino"

The objective of Picture Domino is to be the first to get rid of all your dominoes by matching the pictures on your tiles with those already played.

Game Components

• Picture Domino Tiles: A certain number of rectangular tiles with pictures or patterns on each end.

Preparation

1. Shuffle the Tiles: Mix all tiles face down thoroughly.
2. Distribute the Tiles:
3. For 2 players, each player receives 7 tiles.
4. For more than 2 players, each player receives 5 tiles.
5. Drawing Stack: The remaining tiles are left face down as a draw stack.

Gameplay

1. Starting: The player with the highest double picture starts by placing this tile in the center of the play area. If no player has a double, the starting tile is drawn from the draw stack.
2. In Turns: Starting with the first player, players take turns laying one matching tile from their hand onto the open end of the domino layout. A tile matches if one of its pictures is the same as a picture on an open end of the layout.
3. No Matching Tile: If a player doesn't have a matching tile, they must draw a tile from the draw stack. If they can play the drawn tile, they do so immediately. If not, their turn stops.
4. Double Tiles: Double tiles (e.g., "Double Circle") are placed crossways to normal tiles.

Ending the Game

• The game ends when a player plays all their tiles.
• If the draw stack is depleted and no one can play, the player with the fewest tiles wins.

Strategic Tips

• Manage Resources: Try to track the remaining pictures and what might be on opponents' hands.
• Use Double Tiles Wisely: Leverage double tiles to create multiple possible moves.

Picture Domino is easy to learn, fun for the whole family, and helps develop strategic and forward-thinking skills.