Pips are the dimples in dominoes, so first a little history on domnoes.
The name "domino" is probably derived from the resemblance to a kind of carnival costume worn during the Venetian Carnival, often consisting of a black-hooded robe and a white mask.
The earliest mention of dominoes is from Song dynasty China found in the text Former Events in Wulin by Zhou Mi (1232–1298). Modern dominoes first appeared in Italy during the 18th century, but they differ from Chinese dominoes in a number of respects, and there is no confirmed link between the two. European dominoes may have developed independently, or Italian missionaries in China may have brought the game to Europe.
European-style dominoes are traditionally made of bone, mother of pearl, ivory, or a dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white pips which may be inlaid or painted
So here’s a game of Pips. It’s simple and should fun and easy.
The Excel chart provides the math rules that need to be followed.
Fit the dominoes into the chart using the color legend provided.
Use only the dominoes shown in the picture. Each domino can be rotated 90, 180, or 270 degrees.
Use the conversion charts to obtain the coordinates.
