If you’ve ever played a round of dominoes with friends or family, you know how strategic and exciting  it can be. Dominoes Gold by Grey Square Games brings that exact same feel plus the thrill of real-time competition and the chance to win real prizes.

Whether you’re already a dominoes pro or just learning the ropes, here’s your beginner-friendly guide to what the gameplay looks like and why it’s one of the most satisfying games in the Skillz arena.

How Dominoes Gold Works

Dominoes Gold is based on All Fives, a variation where strategy beats luck and every move matters.

Here’s how it plays:

• In async play, you face off against a computer opponent. You and your prize-match opponent each play separately, but with the same tiles and computer moves, making the competition fair and score-based.
• In sync (real-time) play, you compete directly against another player — each of you drawing a random set of dominoes from the shared pile.
• Take turns placing tiles that match the number of pips on one open end of the domino chain.
• Run out of moves? You pass and your opponent gets the edge
• When someone clears their hand or no more moves are possible, the round ends
• You also earn points during play by having the total of all lines equal a multiple of 5.
• The first player to reach 100 points wins the match

It’s easy to pick up and even easier to get hooked on once you start thinking a few moves ahead.

Why is skill important?

In async matches, you and your opponent each play separately against the same computer AI, using the same tiles and AI moves — ensuring a fair, skill-based competition.

In sync (real-time) games, you compete live against another player, and each of you draws from a shared pool (bonepile), where you can choose from multiple available tiles. While the tiles aren’t identical, the emphasis on strategy, timing, and hand management keeps the game competitive and skill-driven.

This is what makes Dominoes Gold a true skill-based game on the Skillz platform. It rewards smart decision-making, not chance.

Real Competition, Real Prizes

Dominoes Gold lets you compete in head-to-head matches or enter larger Skillz tournaments where players of similar skill levels go toe-to-toe for real rewards.

Whether you’re playing for fun or aiming for the leaderboard, there are cash prizes, Skillz bonus cash, and even limited-time tournaments up for grabs.

Want to warm up before diving in? You can always play practice matches to build your confidence.

Tips to Up Your Game

Want to win more matches? Here are a few simple strategies that go a long way:

• Play your high-value tiles early to reduce what’s left in your hand
• Pay attention to what your opponent passes on — it gives away their weaknesses
• If you have no legal moves, you’ll pass — but managing your hand well can help you avoid getting stuck later in the round.
• Control the board — if you can keep the ends of the board in your favor, you’ll dictate the flow of the game

Like chess or poker, the more you play, the more you’ll start seeing patterns — and thinking two or three moves ahead.

Where to Play

Ready to compete? You can play Dominoes Gold by Skillz on:

• iOS (Apple App Store)
• Android (Samsung Galaxy Store)
• Or jump in from your browser at games.skillz.com

Final Word

Dominoes Gold takes a time-honored classic and turns it into a fast-paced, strategic showdown that rewards smart play and consistent improvement. If you’re looking for a game that’s as satisfying as it is competitive — this is it.

Get your game face on. It’s time to outsmart, outscore, and out-domino the competition