How do I move the domino tiles?
Can I open a table?
What is the waiting list?
When does the Player Confirmation appear?
What does it mean when a player did not confirm you?
How can I get more play money (practice money) once it runs out?
What happens if I’m playing for real money and the game suddenly gets disconnect?
How do you prevent players from purposely disconnect from the game?
Where can I learn how to play?
How do I register for a tournament?
How safe is it to use my credit card on the Internet and how can I make a deposit using my credit card?
How can I make a deposit into my account?
How long is the deposit process?
Can I observe a game that I’m not playing in?
What is the player ranking and how is it calculated?
How do I automatically draw tiles from the boneyard?
How do I move the domino tiles?
It is simple and easy. Just drag the desired tile to the place you have chosen.
Can I open a table?
Of course, you have the option of opening a table in which you determine the rules, such as: move time-limit, game type (6/6 or 9/9), and number of players, (2 or more), the game score and what is the stake.
What is the waiting list?
The waiting list is the fastest and easiest way to enter a game. It allows you to define the parameters.
When does the Player Confirmation appear?
When you press on the “Take a Seat” button the opponent needs to confirm you.
To accept a new player to the table you must approve his request.
What does it mean when a player did not confirm you?
Usually the reason for being rejected is ranking disparity. People usually like to play against similar ranking level players.
How can I get more play money (practice money) once it runs out?
Each time the play money (practice money) balance is below $5, the system will automatically adjust it to $200. If you received $200 twice in 24 hours, the system will adjust it to your balance only once 24 hours have passed since the first time you received $200.
What happens if I’m playing for real money and the game suddenly gets disconnect?
When a player disconnect, he has 3 minutes to return to the game. If he/she has not returned within 3 minutes, he has lost the game along with his wager amount, and his ranking goes down.
How do you prevent players from purposely disconnect from the game?
When a player disconnect, he loses the game and the stake. In addition, our system can recognize and block out players that frequently sign off prematurely, thus anyone who does so risks being automatically suspended from the site.
Where can I learn how to play?
In the top part of the Lobby there is a “School” button where you can learn to play, view moves, get tips and play against robots. After 5 practice games you will no longer be able to play against a robot. (The idea is to teach you to play so you can quickly proceed to play against real players, whether it is for fun or for real money).
How do I register for a tournament?
To participate in a tournament you must go to the Tournament Lobby, there you will find explanations regarding DominoesStars tournaments.
How safe is it to use my credit card on the Internet and how can I make a deposit using my credit card?
DominoesStars.com secure payment system is fast, easy, user friendly and completely safe. In order to provide the best security, all communication between the computer and the payments server is encoded with SSL technology (secure socket layer), the widely accepted technology for protecting information online, used by banks and other high-security institutions.
How can I make a deposit into my account?
Before you can deposit money into your account and play, you must open an account. Once you have done that you can deposit money to your account.
You must click on “My Account” button and then on “Deposit”. Then choose a desired deposit method (all methods are fully secured) and the amount.
How long is the deposit process?
Deposit conducted via credit card, Paypal, Moneybookers or NETeller credit your account within seconds.
In most cases, bank transfers and deposits through Western Union reach our bank within 24 hours. The balance in your DominoesStars.com account will be credited within 24 hours of receiving a copy of the receipt regarding the transaction via email: support@DominoesStars.com
Can I observe a game that I’m not playing in?
Yes, you can watch any game as long as the table owner did not define it as private. As a watcher, you can view the tiles laid out on the table and the notifications that the system sends the players, but you cannot view the players’ tiles. In addition, you have the option of chatting with the players and other watchers at the table.
What is the player ranking and how is it calculated?
The ranking system was established in order to determine each player’s skill level. You receive a ranking after each game you win. In case of losing a game your ranking level will decrease.
We use a FIBS ranking system which you can learn more about by visiting: http://www.fibs.com/ratings.html#explained
How do I automatically draw tiles from the boneyard?
You must open the Options Window and mark a V in the box next to the option “Draw Tile Automatically from the Boneyard.”