A double used to branch is first played sideways and then the player has the option, during the same turn, of playing an additional domino on each end of the new branch. A double can be played like any domino by matching it end to end, but it can also be used for "branching," by matching it sideways to a matching end. This special domino allows you to put a stop to play on any branch but is worth 20 points if you're caught with it in your hand at the end of a round.ĭoubles: A "double" is a domino with identical ends. The "spoiler" is a domino that has both a link and a dead end (a link on one end and a dead end on the other end). A dead end is played with the other end matched to the branch. A dead end will not connect to any other end and blocks further play on the branch.
This special end will link with any domino end except the "dead end." A domino with only one "link" cannot be used as a "double."Ī "double link" can be used as any double and new branches created (see "Doubles").Ī "dead end" is a domino end with a brick wall symbol. Special plays: A "link" is a domino end with an interlocked chain symbol. A player without any legal move must pass. Play continues to the left with each player making a normal play, a special play, or passing. A normal play is made by placing a domino end to end with a side of the hexagon or any domino that has a matching end. The round's first player makes either a normal play or a special play (see "Special Plays") using any side of the hexagon. Play begins with the hexagon placed in the center of the table. In both cases, set aside any remaining tiles. For games of 2 or 3 players, deal 12 tiles per player. The first player of each subsequent round rotates one player to the left (clockwise).įor games with 4 to 6 players, the dominoes are dealt out equally to each player. The player who draws the highest value domino (see "Scoring" for values) plays first. The first player is determined by drawing a single domino. The quicker you are out of tiles, the more dominoes everyone else will have left in their hand and the larger your score will be. Block your opponents' moves with the special "dead end." Use your dominoes with link ends when you are stuck. Branch your "doubles" and play an extra domino on each of the doubles in your same turn. In each round, you try to get rid of all your tiles first. (For example: if there are 4 players, the winning score is 400 points or more.) Object of the game: To be the first to earn a score of at least 100 points times the number of players. It was her idea to call the piece with both a "link" and a "dead end" a "spoiler" because it spoils an opponent's upcoming play.ĭomino set: A special 48-tile set, with "link" and "dead end" tiles, and a hexagon starter piece. Credit for the game's title goes to David's wife, Rosanne. The special doubles play evolved in play testing. The game also incorporates the "link," or wild card, common in many games.
Next, while approaching the tollbooth of the North Dallas Tollway, the "dead end" piece was envisioned. First, the idea of the hexagon starter piece came to mind. Spoiler was created while driving between his game stores in Dallas, Texas. He has also designed credits for several military simulation games. David Crump had been in the toy, hobby, and game business for a good many years as a retailer before creating Spoiler.
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