Domino is a type of game played with small rectangular blocks, each bearing from one to six dots resembling those on dice. When a domino is set down, its end touches another piece and triggers a chain reaction that leads to the rest of the pieces falling down in a line or a pattern. In the game, players try to get all of their tiles to match up and play as many dominoes as possible before their opponents.
Lily Hevesh grew up playing with the classic 28-piece set of dominoes that her grandparents gave her. She loved setting up the dominoes in straight and curved lines, flicking them with her finger, and watching them tumble one after the other. Hevesh has turned this passion into a career, creating spectacular domino setups for movies, TV shows, and events–including an album launch for singer Katy Perry. She has also developed a YouTube channel, Hevesh5, where she shares her skills and tricks with more than 2 million subscribers.
Although Hevesh is a professional domino artist, she still plays the game regularly. She says that dominoes are a great way to relieve stress and tension, and she likes to make complex structures that challenge her. She starts by making test versions of each section of a project. Then she films the tests in slow motion so that she can make precise adjustments if necessary.
When she is satisfied that the entire project works correctly, Hevesh then begins putting it all together. She builds 3-D sections first, then adds flat arrangements and finally lines of dominoes that connect all of the sections together. She uses a combination of glue, epoxy, and paint to hold the pieces in place. She also creates custom templates to help guide her.
Before she plays the game, Hevesh checks the pips (or dots) on each domino to make sure they match up. She then chooses the first tile to play and places it on the end of a domino chain, where the matching ends touch each other. Depending on the game, she may then score points by counting the pips in her opponent’s hands or block their play. Most domino games also teach number recognition and math skills.
Domino is also a term used to describe a country that is expected to react politically to events as predicted by the domino theory. For example, if a dictator loses power in one country, that country is likely to destabilize other countries in the region in an attempt to restore its own stability.
In writing, domino is also a term used to refer to the effect that one scene has on the scenes preceding it. For instance, if a character in a mystery uncovers a clue that raises the tension of the story, the next scene must build on that information to increase the level of suspense. Otherwise, the reader might become bored or confused.
In business, Domino is also a term used to refer to a company that has successfully implemented new ideas into its operations and production processes. The company emphasizes leadership and management that empower employees to make decisions. It has also emphasized a line of communication with customers, listening to what they have to say and acting on the feedback that they provide.