European dominoes may have developed independently, or Italian missionaries in China may have brought the game to Europe. The name "domino" is probably derived from the resemblance to a kind of carnival costume worn during the Venetian Carnival, often consisting of a black-hooded robe and a white mask.
Two two-player teams compete against each other at each table.The team that reaches 200 points first wins. "Our rules are very strict," he said. "For example, if you touch a domino on your tray, you have to play it, or you lose 25 points.