The domino effect describes a sequence of events that begin with one thing, and then causes the next thing, and then the next thing, to happen. In real life, you might see this in a chain reaction, where one person’s actions impact the people around them in unexpected ways. In the world of writing, you might use this concept to help readers understand how a character’s choices can impact other characters in a story.
A domino is a rectangular piece of wood, ivory, bone, or other material, used for playing various games of chance and skill. It is normally twice as long as it is wide, and has a line in the center to visually divide it into two squares, each marked with an arrangement of dots or “pips,” like those on a die, except that some squares are blank (indicated by a zero). Each domino also has a number of pips on both of its ends, identifying it. A domino is typically placed with its numbered end facing up, and the pips are used to determine its value in games.
Dominoes are most often made from polymer materials, such as a high-density plastic, but sets are also available in many other materials, including natural stones such as marble and granite; different kinds of woods, such as ebony and mahogany; metals such as brass and pewter; ceramic clay; and even glass and crystal. The latter tend to have a heavier weight, and the pieces may be inlaid or painted with black or white pips.
When it comes to game play, a domino set usually contains 28 dominoes that are arranged into a pile called a boneyard or stock, with each player drawing seven dominoes from the pile. The remaining dominoes form the draw pile, or draw stack. The dominoes can be stacked in straight lines, curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, or 3D structures such as towers and pyramids.
After a period of lagging growth toward the end of 2019, Domino’s has been showing strong signs of recovery, and the company is on track to reach its goal of having 25,000 locations worldwide by 2025. One of Domino’s key strategies is to prioritize building relationships with customers. They do this by listening to feedback and addressing complaints quickly and effectively, which has been one of the keys to their success.
In addition, Domino’s has proactively worked to combat competition from third-party delivery services such as Uber Eats and DoorDash by focusing on putting stores in the right locations. For example, they have put stores near college campuses to appeal to their core audience of young adults who are looking for pizza fast. In this way, Domino’s is able to stay competitive and capitalize on the domino effect.