Shuffle all domino tiles face down
Deal the tiles to each player
Keep the remaining tiles as the boneyard
Determine who starts, usually the player with the highest double
Place the first tile on the table
Take turns matching one end of a tile to an open end on the layout
Match tiles by the same number of pips
Draw a tile from the boneyard if you cannot play
Pass your turn if no playable tile is available and the boneyard is empty
Continue playing until one player uses all their tiles or no one can move
Count the remaining pips in each player’s hand if the game is blocked
Win by having the fewest points or by playing all your tiles first