Dominoes: What Happens When No One Can Play? (Blocked Game / Draw)

When no player can play a tile, the round ends in a Block (or Draw).

Standard Resolution

1. Round Ends Immediately. No more plays.
2. Scoring (Varies by Variant):
   • Most Common: Each player counts pips on remaining tiles. Lowest total wins the round; winner scores sum of opponents' pips (or difference).
   • Alternative: No score for blocked round; just redeal.
   • Partnership: Team with lower combined pips wins.
3. Next Round: Shuffle all tiles; redeal. Rotate starter.

Key Variants

• Block Game: No drawing from boneyard. Block ends round.
• Draw Game: Players draw until playable or boneyard empty. Then block possible.
• Mexican Train / Chicken Foot: Specific blocking rules; often use double as "spinner."

Always agree on blocking/scoring rules before starting. House rules vary wildly!