Domino is a small, flat, rectangular block used as gaming object. It is usually made of a rigid material such as wood or bone. It may also be made of a variety of other materials, including metal, marble, ceramic clay, or even frosted glass. Its pips (or spots) are generally arranged as on dice, from one to six, although some sets feature blank ends having no pips. Unlike dice or cards, domino is not a game that requires an opponent.
When a domino is knocked over, much of its potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, which causes it to push into the next domino in line and cause that one to fall too. The effect continues until the last domino has fallen. This is a form of chain reaction and the basic principle upon which many different games are played using dominoes.
In this way, a domino set is like a very large set of interlocking teeter-totters. Each domino has two ends that can be stacked on top of each other and which are assigned a value based on the number of pips on the sides. A domino with all of its pips arranged in a traditional way has six pips, whereas one with only five pips is considered less valuable. A domino that has none of its pips arranged in any particular way is known as a blank or zero end.
Most domino games involve blocking or scoring by counting the pips on a piece. Dominoes can also be used to duplicate card games, and were once popular in some areas as a way around religious prohibitions against playing cards. Dominoes are also used as educational toys for children to learn counting and hand-eye coordination.
Despite these challenges, Domino’s has continued to invest in the future. The company recently announced the launch of a new innovation lab that will focus on developing pizza flavors that are designed specifically for home delivery. The new flavors are aimed at foods that might not travel well in their natural format but have a chance to do so when transformed into pizzas.
Domino’s has also been expanding its menu offerings, adding pasta dishes, bread sides, oven-baked sandwiches, and fried chicken to the core pizza product. These menu expansions help to diversify the brand and attract new customers. Lastly, Domino’s has tapped into the car tech industry to increase its reach and ease of use. The company has integrated its Domino’s ordering app with Apple CarPlay, making it possible to order a pizza from your vehicle’s dashboard.
Domino’s has been expanding its online ordering options as well, allowing consumers to order from their smartphones or tablets. The company has also partnered with Uber to enable delivery drivers to pick up orders in their own cars and take them directly to customers’ doors. Domino’s has taken a strategic approach to the pandemic, and is investing in the future by continuing to expand its online capabilities and offering innovative new products and services.