The draw game is one of the easy basic games with dominoes. We describe all rules at the Domino Plaza in a standard format:
first we list the
number of players, an estimate of the time it takes to play, and the materials you need. Then we mention the aim of the game (how to win),
the preparations and what you do when it is your turn. Finally we describe how the game ends and details about winning.

Because this is one of the basic games, the rules are described here in more detail than in the description of many other domino games.

Number of players
The game is for 2 to 4 players. This, you can play it with 2, 3 or 4 players.

Time
about 5 to 10 minutes. However, time may vary according to how fast the first player goes domino (plays his last tile).

Materials
One domino game with stones 0-6. However, it is also frequently played with larger sets.

Object of the game
The first player to score 100 or more points wins the game. For a short game play to a total of 50 points, to be agreed in advance.

The deal
All bones are shuffled face down.

There is some discussion how many dominoes each player should draw. Hoyle's rules of games suggests 7 dominoes each for
2 players, and 5 dominoes when 3 or 4 play. The remaining bones are left in the middle and are the stock, usually called boneyard.

Every player keeps his dominoes secret. He places them on their long edges in such a way that only he himself can see them.

To start the player with the highest double puts it in the middle. This is called setting the highest domino. The turn then rotates to his left.
For those who wonder how dominoes can remain secret while sorting out who holds the highest double, one player asks:
does anyone hold double 6?
If any one holds it, that player responds by setting it. If no one sets, the player asks: does any one hold double 5?
And so on down untill double 0.
In the rare case that no one holds a double, players shuffle and draw again.

The rules
All bones played must be played to a free end and must match numbers. Example: matches .
The layout always has two open ends, each sprouting from one of the long side of the starting double. See the sample game.
If a player can not legally play a bone, he must draw from the boneyard untill he can play. If the boneyard is exhausted, he must pass.
Doublets are placed crosswise as usual.
It is allowed to draw from the boneyard while a player can play a bone.

The end
The game ends when one player goes domino (plays his last bone) or when all players have consecutively passed.
The player who dominoes or, if everyone passed, the player with the least number of spots, scores
points equal to the number of spots on the stones in the hands of all other players.