Bergen dominoes
How do you play Bergen Dominoes?
In short. Bergen scores for symmetry rather than arithmetic.
You are not adding pips up, you are trying to leave both ends of the layout showing the same number.
The goal in Bergen is to make both open ends of the layout show the same number, and to score again when one of them is a double.
Unlike Block , holding a double is an asset here rather than a liability.
Agree the target before you start; fifteen points is a common choice, and short targets suit Bergen because points arrive in small, frequent increments.
How do you set up a game of Bergen?
Use a double-six set. Two players draw six tiles each; three or four players draw fewer, commonly five and four. The rest form the boneyard. The lowest double opens the hand. If nobody holds a double, the lowest tile leads instead.
How does a turn work in Bergen?
From there you match numbers as in any standard domino game. If you cannot play, draw a single tile from the boneyard. If it is playable you may play it; if the boneyard is empty, you pass.
What is a double-header in Bergen?
A double-header is a layout where both open ends show the same number. Making one scores two points.
What is a triple-header in Bergen?
A triple-header is a double-header where one of those two matching ends is a double tile. Making one scores three points.
How does a hand of Bergen end?
You also score when you go out: the player who plays their last tile takes the hand. If everyone is blocked, the lowest pip count wins it.