Domino is a small, flat rectangular block used as a gaming object. Also known as bones, pieces, men, or stones, they are used to play games of chance and skill. Dominoes are most often arranged on their edge, with one face bearing an arrangement of spots (also called pips) similar to those on a die and the other blank or identically patterned.

Dominoes can be stacked end-to-end in long lines. When one domino in a line is tipped over, it causes the others to tip as well. Very complex designs can be made by stacking dominoes in this manner.

The term domino is also used to describe a series of events or a chain reaction, where one event triggers the next and then leads to more events. This is sometimes referred to as the domino effect and is very common in fiction. In some cases, authors will use the domino effect to help readers understand their characters’ motivations and actions.

For example, in X-men, Domino has the ability to create lightning that can knock out multiple sentinels simultaneously. This ability is not something that she can consciously control; it seems to be a result of her luck, which is triggered by certain stressful situations. When she uses this power, it’s important that she doesn’t put herself in a situation where she could be harmed by the lightning, since it isn’t an intentional action.

If she does, then she will risk her own life and potentially endanger those around her. This is the principle that many authors follow when creating their stories. The best way to avoid this is to plot out your story beforehand, using a tool like Scrivener or an outline. This will allow you to make sure that the scenes you write logically flow from one scene to the next.

If you are a pantser, however, it’s still important to plan out your scenes and their logical connection. Otherwise, you may find that the scenes aren’t triggering the emotional beats and shifts they need to in order to raise tension or answer the reader’s questions. You can test this by laying out your scenes in a domino fashion and seeing if they fall at the right time. This will help you see if you have any scenes that are off and need to be corrected. If so, then you should use the domino effect to fix them. By using this method, you can ensure that all of your scenes logically lead to the next and build up the tension. By doing so, you’ll give your readers a reason to keep reading your story. After all, what’s the point of writing a story if it’s not compelling? Happy writing!