Domino is a game in which a player places a domino (also called bones, cards or men) on the table with one of its two matching ends touching a previous domino. The remaining two ends, called open, may be either square or cross-ways and are placed according to the whim of the player, producing chains that develop snake-like or linearly depending on how much space is available. The opening of both ends is what determines the value of a domino. A domino has a central line that divides it visually into two equal parts. Each part has from one to six pips or dots. The value of a domino is determined by the sum of all the numbers on its open sides.

A domino has potential energy because it is standing upright, but when it falls, most of that energy gets converted to kinetic energy, causing domino after domino to fall over in rapid succession. This chain reaction is the domino effect, and it can be observed in various ways, such as when a large rock knocks over a small set of toy blocks.

In writing, a scene domino is each point that contributes to a storyline or argument. Each scene domino may not be effective by itself, but when they all get lined up, they create a smooth and logical action that builds towards a climax. Whether you’re a pantster who writes off the cuff or uses a tool like Scrivener to help you outline your story, understanding how to create a domino effect can help you write a more seamless piece.

For example, when an armed police officer shoots someone, it may lead to a series of events that result in the officer’s death, such as criminal charges or lawsuits from family members of the victim. Those legal and social consequences could also have a domino effect on other people or organizations, such as banks.

Another example of a domino effect is when a small action has a larger impact than expected, such as an earthquake that causes the death of hundreds of people or a terrorist attack that kills thousands. A domino effect can be good or bad, depending on how the situation is handled and how many people are affected.

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