General

1. The object of the game is to score as few points as possible.
2. One set of double twelve dominoes will be used per table.
3. Six players should sit at each table
4. A scorekeeper is to be designated at each table.  This person is responsible for verifying
and recording each person’s points at the end of each round and for the total game.
5. Prior to beginning the game, each player chooses one bone.  The person with the
highest number of points will be the first to play.
6. Play occurs in clockwise order.
7. Play begins with double 9’s.
8. It is a courtesy for a player to knock when he or she has only one remaining bone, but
there is no penalty for failing to knock

The Play

1. The appropriate double for each round will be located and placed face up to begin the
play.
2. Each person selects 7 bones.
3. Three toes and 1 spur (total 4 paths) will be played on the first double. All 4 paths from
the beginning double must be satisfied before play to other areas can begin.
4. Subsequently, each time a double is played, it must be satisfied with three “toes” before
other play can commence.
5. If a player plays a double, he or she must also play a second domino. The player must
draw from the boneyard if unable to play.
6. Until a double has been satisfied, the responsibility falls to each player in turn.
7. If a player goes out playing a double, the double does not need to be satisfied.
8. Play continues until one player goes out or all the bones have been chosen and no one
is able to play.
9. At the end of each round, players must turn their remaining bones face up until the
scorekeeper records all scores (total remaining dots).  The double blank counts zero.
10. Score sheets for all tables will be compared to determine the winner.  The player with
the lowest total score is the winner.
OFFICIAL RULES FOR GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
SAMBOREES & RALLIES
CHICKEN FOOT DOMINOES