Question 1

Are we playing two-man teams or four players at once?

Accepted Answer

No, every match is a one-on-one match. There are no partners, players are playing against one other person only for each game.

Question 2

How do you determine who I play against?

Accepted Answer

Players will be randomly paired in Round 1. After each round, starting with Round 2, players will be paired based on their win/loss record.  For example: players with similar records (e.g., 2–0 vs. 2–0, or 3–2 vs. 3–2) will face off in the next round.

Question 3

How many games will I play

Accepted Answer

All players compete in all 7 rounds. There is no eliminations in the preliminary phase.  Everyone plays a minimum of 7 games. Players will not face the same opponent more than once during the 7 Preliminary rounds. Each round features a new matchup based on win/loss records.

Question 4

How do I make it to the Sweet 16 Championship Bracket?

Accepted Answer

At the conclusion of the 7 preliminary rounds, the Top 16 players with the highest number of match wins will advance to the Sweet 16 Championship Bracket. Players will be ranked according to the number of wins from 1-16.

Question 5

What if there is a tie for the 16th place?

Accepted Answer

Tiebreakers:
First Tie-Breaker is Total points scored over the 7 Preliminary Rounds. The Second Tie-Breaker is Point differential. If tied for 16th, after two tie-breaking rules then a playoff to 100 points determines who advances. For seeding ties only, a Bone Draw may be used.

Question 6

How do you determine seeding for the Sweet 16 Championship Bracket

Accepted Answer

Players are seeded #1 through #16 based on their final Preliminary Round standings.  #1 plays #16, #2 plays #15, and so on. All finals matches are played head-to-head (1v1). First to 200 points wins.

Question 7

What happens during the Final Four

Accepted Answer

In the Final Four, players will compete in a best 2 of 3 head-to-head  series, with each game played to 200 points. All standard tournament rules remain in effect. The first player to win two games advances, or in the case of the championship match, is declared the 2025 Arizona State Domino Champion

Question 8

What are the procedures to start each game?

Accepted Answer

At the start of each match, players shuffle together, draw 7 dominoes, and form a boneyard with the rest. Hands must be played as drawn—no re-draws, even with 4+ doubles. The game starts with the lowest double; (Double Blank). If none, the lowest domino plays first.

Question 9

How do you keep score?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accurate scoring throughout the tournament, players will use colored chips to represent their points. 
Each player will receive chips as they score. Chips are distributed immediately after a valid scoring call, and must reflect the exact point value earned that turn.

Question 10

How much are chips worth?

Accepted Answer

Blue = 50 pts, Red = 10 pts, White = 5 pts.

Question 11

How do you score points?

Accepted Answer

Score by making the open ends total a multiple of 5 (5, 10, 15, etc.). Call out your score to earn chips. It takes 10 points to get on the board, and you must score at least 10 on your final play to win—no winning with just 5.

Question 12

What if I forget to call my score after a valid play?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t announce your score aloud, you don’t get the points—even if they were valid. No one else can claim those points.

Question 13

I called the wrong score, do I still get points?

Accepted Answer

No. If your score call is incorrect, you receive zero points for that play. Be accurate and speak clearly every time.

Question 14

Can my opponent claim points I forgot to call?

Accepted Answer

No. Missed or unannounced points are forfeited and cannot be claimed by your opponent.

Question 15

What happens if I make a Bogus Play?

Accepted Answer

The play is voided, the domino is returned to your hand, and you must make a valid play or draw from the boneyard.

Question 16

Are there any penalties for a Bogus Play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The first bogus play results in a verbal warning. A second bogus play during the preliminaries means you forfeit that game.

Question 17

What happens when I go out by dominoing

Accepted Answer

You must correctly count and announce the total pip value of the dominoes left in your opponent’s hand—rounded down to the nearest multiple of 5.

Question 18

What if I call out the wrong score, like saying 20 but 25 points should be awarded?

Accepted Answer

You earn no points if your call is incorrect or not made at all. Accuracy and calling your score aloud are required.

Question 19

How is score handled during a locked board?

Accepted Answer

Both players add up the pip values of the dominoes in their hands. The player with the lower total scores the full value of their opponent’s hand—rounded down to the nearest multiple of 5.

Question 20

Can I get on the board from a Locked game or from dominoing?

Accepted Answer

No. If you haven’t already scored 10 points during the game, you cannot earn points from dominoing or locking the board alone.

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Arizona State Domino Championship

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