
- BGG rank
- BGG #843
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Escape: The Curse of the Temple
- 1–5 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2012

2021
Rules assistance for Judge Domino
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Judge Domino is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 5–20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tsukii Yosuke (つきい ようすけ) and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
In Judge Domino, first released as チキンドミノ (Chicken Domino), players set up a challenging line of dominoes to be pushed over and hope to either successfully knock them over — or pass and have someone else fail to knock them over. On a turn, you either add a domino to the line or pass. If all dominos have already been placed in the line, remove a domino that's not at the end of the line and move it to either end of the line. When all but one player has passed, that player must knock over the dominoes with a single push. The first player to successfully knock over the dominoes twice wins. Additionally, players are eliminated if they twice attempt to knock all the dominoes over and fail to do so.
Judge Domino supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Judge Domino is 5–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Judge Domino for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Judge Domino has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Judge Domino belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Judge Domino are: Tsukii Yosuke (つきい ようすけ). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Judge Domino as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.