# Dominoes Live — Domino games, tournaments

> Online multiplayer domino games with multiple variations and tournaments. (iPhone/iPad app by BPS Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominoes-live/id824118819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BPS Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/373611652)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 118 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominoes-live/id824118819/reviews.md

## What is Dominoes Live?

FREE Domino Live app - you can play domino online on your iPhone or iPad with hundreds of real domino players using a central internet domino server - GC or GameColony. Play dominoes, chat, compete and improve your skills and rating!
With Dominoes Live app you can play 3 versions of online domino games:
1. Five-up (also referred to as Muggins or All Fives)
2. Draw (or open variation)
3. Block (or closed variation)
Dominoe is a 2-player game of skill using 28 dominos where each player gets 7 or 9 dominos at start.
The goal in dominos is to be the first to get the agreed-upon number of points (100 - 500).

Five-Up Variation 
In Five-Up, points are scored during the play
by making the exposed ends of the domino chain total to a multiple of five. 
The winner at the end of each hand also scores points for all the pips remaining in the other player's hand. Players can select 7-bone or 9-bone hand variations.
At the beginning of a dominoes game, the hands are dealt by random shuffling of tiles and distributing 7 or 9 tiles (also called bones or dominoes) to each player.
The remaining dominoes are placed in the boneyard to be drawn from by a player when a tile cannot be played from his hand. If this is the first hand of a game, the player with double six must play it first (also see options below - random 1st hand). If no one has the double six, the call goes out for double five, then double four, and so on until one of the players can produce the called for tile. Players then take turns. In subsequent hands, the winner of the previous hand starts the next game.
The first player to use all of own tiles wins the hand in a game. Once the winning piece is placed on the chain, the hand is over and the players expose their remaining pieces to be counted in the scoring. No further plays can be made by any of the players. It is possible for the game to reach a dead end, where all play is blocked and no tiles may be played. This outcome is called a blocked or jammed game.
If a player does not have any tiles which have a number of pips that matches one of the exposed ends of the chain, that player must draw from the boneyard one tile at a time until he/she draws one which may be played.

Draw Variation 
As opposed to Five-Up variation above, points are not awarded during play for making multiples of five. Points are awarded only at the end of each hand.
Each player tries to match the pips on one end of a tile from his/her hand with the pips on an open end of any tile in the chain. If a player is unable to match a tile from his/her hand with a tile in the chain, the player passes his/her turn. Each player may play only one tile per turn. If a player cannot match a tile with one in the chain, he/she must draw from the boneyard until the tile that can be played is drawn. If there are no tiles left in the boneyard, the player passes his/her turn. The first player to get rid of all dominoes wins the hand. If none of the players can make a play, the game ends in a block. If a hand ends in a block, the players turn the tiles in their hands faceup for counting. The player with the lowest total wins the hand and earns the points (1 point per pip) of all the tiles left remaining in his opponent's hand. The player who first reaches the agreed-upon number of points (100-500) or more is the overall winner.

Block Variation
This variation is similar to Draw variation above, except no player can draw from a boneyard. If none of the players can make a play, the hand ends in a block. The players turn the tiles in their hands faceup for counting. The player with the lowest total wins the hand and earns the points (1 point per pip) of all the tiles left remaining in his opponent's hand. As this is an internet domino game, Internet connection is required. WIFI connection is not strictly necessary - will play well with 3G connection. Domino Live automatically reconnects if connection is lost.

## Key features

- Play online against real players
- Three domino variations: Five-Up, Draw, Block
- Compete in tournaments
- Improve skills and rating
- Central internet domino server
- Chat with players

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of 2 $Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of 7 $Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set of 15 $Tickets | $17.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dominoes Live?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 🌍 Multiplayer with real players worldwide
- ⭐ Competitive rating system
- 💬 In-game chat functionality
- 🎮 Multiple game formats available
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🏆 Skill-based gameplay
- 📱 Well-designed graphics
- 🎯 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 👥 Large active player base

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Ad closing issues and glitches
- 💰 Monetization feels greedy
- ⚠️ Game appears rigged or unfair
- 🎲 Suspicious hand distribution patterns
- 🔍 Possible hacking/cheating by players
- ⏱️ Long ad interruptions during gameplay
- 🚫 Political ads present
- 😤 Frustrating ad pop-ups with fake X buttons
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Games fail to start on multiple tables
- WiFi connectivity issues after updates
- Unable to close ads without restarting app
- Games annulled when opponent leaves
- No win credit when opponent disconnects
- Missing game lobby/table creation options
- Opponent disconnect exploits
- Ad overlay prevents gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Colored dominoes instead of black and white
- French dominoes game variant
- 4-player tables
- Colored pips on dominoes
- Cash redemption option for tickets
- Better player matching system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominoes-live/id824118819/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Big Pimpin  “NEVA” Simpin

*2026-01-25, version 2.8.2*

Love to play Dominoes nice game.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-01-18, version 2.8.2*

I love this game. The rating of the game make it more competitive.

### 2/5 — Greedy app

*2024-12-27*

IF YOU WANT try this app better have money it doesn’t matter if you don’t like it, the gold here is for you to spend money, also app is rigged Developers do something about this and at the long run it will pay more than having cuplé pennies..

### 1/5 — ead

*2024-10-10, version 2.8.2*

My daily reminder to tell you how trash this app is

### 5/5 — My new favorite app!

*2024-06-30*

Wish i would’ve found this app sooner, great games and you get a real chance to win money based off your skills. Would definitely recommend 😊

### 4/5 — Best games

*2024-05-25*

Just find it difficult to get started

### 5/5 — Love it

*2024-03-10*

Been playing this game for years and I love it

### 5/5 — Love it

*2023-09-26*

Been playing this game for years and I love it

### 5/5 — Good game

*2023-08-01, version 2.8.2*

Good game

### 1/5 — Outbrain hostage

*2022-12-30, version 2.8.2*

Idiotic outbrain ads take the game hostage.  They pop up with fake “x” you can not close. Game ruined on iPhone

## Frequently asked questions about Dominoes Live

### What is Dominoes Live?

Dominoes Live is a free mobile application that allows you to play domino games online against hundreds of real players. It utilizes a central internet server for multiplayer functionality and offers chat features to interact with opponents.

### What domino variations are available?

The app supports three popular variations of domino games: Five-Up (also known as Muggins or All Fives), Draw (open variation), and Block (closed variation). Each variation offers a unique gameplay experience.

### How does scoring work in Five-Up?

In Five-Up, points are scored during play by ensuring the exposed ends of the domino chain add up to a multiple of five. The winner of each hand also receives points based on the remaining pips in the opponent's hand. Players can choose between 7-bone or 9-bone hand sizes.

### Is the app free to play?

Yes, the Dominoes Live app is free to download and play. However, like many free-to-play games, it may offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What are the rules for starting a game?

In the first hand, the player holding the double six must play it first. If no one has the double six, play proceeds to double five, then double four, and so on, until a player can produce the called tile. In subsequent hands, the winner of the previous hand starts the next game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.9 — 2026-08-14

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 2.8.7 — 2026-08-14

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 2.8.6 — 2026-03-20

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 2.8.2 — 2022-01-19

Connectivity and stability improvements

### 2.8.1 — 2021-11-23

Connectivity and stability improvements

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