Domino is a game of chance played with a set of domino pieces. The most common set consists of 28 double-sided tiles, with an identifying mark on one side and blank or identically patterned on the other. Each domino belongs to a suit, such as the suits of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, although some have two or more suits. Some of the identifying marks on a domino are called pips, which correspond to the numbers 1 through 9. In the most popular type of play, the dominoes are laid out in a line, with each tile matched with a neighboring piece by its number or by its suit.
The dominoes are placed on a table or other flat surface. Each player draws a number of tiles from the stock according to the rules of the particular game, adding them to the tiles in his or her hand. In some games, a player may “bye” a tile from the stock if he or she is unable to match it with a tile in his or her hand.
As each new tile is added to the chain, it causes the remaining tiles to be repositioned. Depending on the game, the chain may develop in a snake-like shape or as a straight line. The number of tiles in the chain determines the game’s point value.
When a domino is displaced, it takes energy to reset the entire chain, much like the energy required to redistribute the ions that are blocked from firing by a spinal cord injury. This ionic reset requires the same amount of energy as the impulse that caused the domino to fall in the first place.
A domino is a game of chance, but it is also a fascinating study in the laws of physics. When a domino is standing upright, it has potential energy, or stored energy based on its position. When the domino is pushed over, this energy is converted to kinetic energy and causes a chain reaction that topples one domino after another.
Domino’s Pizza is a company that learned how to apply the principles of domino theory to business. Its founder, Dominick Monaghan, focused on putting Domino’s locations in strategic spots where it would be easy to serve its customers. For example, he located many of the company’s pizzerias near colleges, where college students typically frequent fast-food joints. This strategy helped the company grow rapidly, with over 200 stores by 1978.
While Domino’s Pizza has a long history of success, it has also faced challenges, including a scandal that led to the resignation of its CEO and several lawsuits filed by franchisees over labor disputes. However, the company was able to recover by staying true to its core values, such as championing its customers. The company also implemented a variety of internal changes, such as a relaxed dress code and improved leadership training programs. Ultimately, the company’s hard work and commitment to customer service paid off, earning it a spot on the Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces Leadership Award.