In the dominoes block game with four players, each player starts with seven dominoes. The goal is to be the first to get rid of all your dominoes. Here's a summary of how the game is played:

1. Setup (done automatically) :

   • Shuffle the dominoes face down.
   • Each player draws seven dominoes.
   • The remaining dominoes form the "boneyard" are not used in this variation.

2. Starting the Game:

   • The player with the highest double (e.g., [6|6]) goes first by placing the desired dominoe in the center.
   • If no one has a double, the player with the highest total on a domino (e.g., [6|5]) starts. (not for this variation)

3. Playing the Game:

   • Play proceeds clockwise.
   • Each player must place a domino that matches one of the open ends of the domino chain (e.g., if the chain ends in [6|3], you can play a domino with a 6 or a 3).
   • If a player cannot make a legal move, they pass their turn.

4. Winning the Game:

   • The game continues until one player places their last domino, winning the round.
   • If no player can make a move and the game is blocked, the player with the lowest total of pips (dots) on their remaining dominoes wins the round.

5. Scoring:

   • The winner of the round scores the total number of pips on all opponents remaining dominoes.
   • The game typically continues for multiple rounds until a player reaches a pre-agreed score, often 100 or 150 points.

The strategic element involves blocking opponents, setting up future moves, and playing defensively to avoid getting stuck with high-value dominoes.