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The game, sometimes dismissively referred to as “goat stuffing,” has a centuries-old history. According to ancient Chinese legends, dominoes were known in the East as early as the 12th century. Over time, 47 different variations based on the original emerged, using both traditional black-and-white tiles and multicolored ones, where color indicated their value.

In Korea and India, domino tiles are still used for divination, predicting fate. These tiles are considered sacred and should not be used for other purposes.

This fascinating game likely owes its name to the Dominican monks. Firstly, it was the name of the clergy's clothing—a black cloak with a hood. Secondly, before starting any endeavor, including a game, it was customary to give praise to the Lord, which sounded like Domino gratias (“Thanks be to God”) or Benedicamus domino (“Let us praise the Lord”).