How to Play Better Dominoes (Paperback)

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Product Description

"After.clearly explaining the basics.introduces several challenging mental exercises designed to develop your understanding.The writer ends with four superbly explained games, with the reader 'seated beside him'.this book will make you want to play this.game over and over again."--Games

Exercise your logic, challenge your brain and your opponents', and sharpen your domino skills so you'll win every time! From general principles to advanced techniques, this fully illustrated, in-depth guide takes you through every aspect of the game. Start by learning what constitutes a suit, scoring procedures, and when to add your domino to the "skeleton," or developing structure. Diagrams show acceptable plays, plus examples of entire games. Special tips improve your chances of winning, and mental exercises help strengthen your memory and powers of deduction. And, when you're ready, move on to intermediate and advanced skills and strategies, too!

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (March 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806982993
• ISBN-13: 978-0806982991
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #434,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really, I have in this book all I need to learn the game., January 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Competitive Dominoes: How To Play Like A Champion (Paperback)

At last! A book on how to play the real game of Dominoes. This book is like a text and a reference guide at the same time. I like the way Mr. Lugo guides the reader by ascending steps towards the "Advanced Skills" (How to communicate with your partner, play the Doubles, Pull a Hand, Locate Unplayed Tiles, Jam a game, etc.). You will definitely play like a champion and, what's more important, the game will become an endless challenge. You will enjoy it more and also suffer it more! The Sample Games and the illustrations are a jewel! In my case, I know many of the parameters addressed in the book, but I learned and corrected some of the wrong concepts I had. Also I got a lot of reassurance about my game from it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Competitive Dominoes, June 4, 2002

By	Ulrich Peters (Sao Paulo, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just a small info: This book is the exact same as "Competitive Dominoes: How to Play Like a Champion", just having a different cover and price tag.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into the game!, September 5, 2003

By	Mark Correal (Franklin, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Competitive Dominoes: How To Play Like A Champion (Paperback)

Although I play regularly, until reading Dr. Lugo's book, I never realized the many ways to properly play. I assumed that the game was basically luck. Dr. Lugo instructs in the basics then takes the reader into an in depth analysis of the game. Strategy, training and proper playing of tiles are discussed. There are drawings which guide the reader with the strategy being taught. His instructions are well written and easily understood. This is a book which can raise your level of play. It is written for competative partners domino games, but is easily applied to Muggins and other scoring or blocking games. It is not for bidding games such as Texas 42.