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Chickenfoot

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description Chickenfoot Overview

Chickenfoot is a domino game in which players match numbered ends while building branching formations that resemble a chicken's foot. A common rule requires three dominoes to be played from a newly placed double before play can continue elsewhere, making doubles temporary focal points. It is designed for several players and is commonly played as a social or family tabletop game using a standard or extended domino set.

help Chickenfoot FAQ

What happens when someone plays a double in Chickenfoot?

The double becomes a temporary focal point, and three matching dominoes must usually be attached to it before anyone can play elsewhere. Those three branches are the chicken toes that create the game's name. [Pagat](https://www.pagat.com/domino/tree/chickenfoot.html)

Which domino set is normally used for Chickenfoot?

Many published rules use a double-nine set, beginning with the highest available double and moving downward in later rounds. Larger groups often use a double-twelve set, so the exact opening tile depends on the set and house rules. [Domino Rules](https://www.dominorules.com/chickenfoot)

How is scoring calculated in Chickenfoot?

At the end of a hand, players add the pips left on their unplayed dominoes, and the lowest cumulative score wins. A common rule gives the double-blank tile a 50-point value, although scoring penalties vary by household. [Domino Games](https://www.domino-games.com/domino-rules/chickenfoot-rules.html)

How does Chickenfoot differ from Mexican Train?

Both games match numbered ends and allow a branching table layout, but Chickenfoot requires three matching dominoes on a double before play can continue elsewhere. Mexican Train uses individual trains and has different rules for satisfying doubles. [GameRules](https://gamerules.com/rules/chicken-foot/)

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