Fundex Games Wildfire User manual

PLAYERS: 2-8
Ages: 8+
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Paper and pencil to keep score. One set of unique Wildfire™
Dominoes (65 dominoes) and one electronic Wildfire™ hub.
OBJECT: To play all of your dominoes each round, and have the lowest grand total
score at the end of the game.
SET-UP: Place the Wildfire™ hub in the center of the play area. Place all of the
dominoes face down to the side of the play area. One player (the dealer) shuffles and
deals seven dominoes to each player. The remaining dominoes are left in a draw pile
to the side. Players should then arrange their dominoes so they are facing them, but
not visible to other players.
NOTE: General domino playing instructions. When a domino is “played” it means that
it is placed so that the dots or “pips” on one end of the domino match the pips on the
“open” domino (the domino on which it is being played). A double domino is a domino
that has identical ends. When a double is played, it is placed criss-crossed to the open
domino, to form a “T” shape.
Doubles are always played criss-cross to the domino played upon, so that three
openings are made by playing the double.
NOTE: A double may never be played on a Wildfire.
If a double is played, it does NOT need to be
completed before playing on any other dominoes.
PLAY:
The player with the highest double plays first and places that
highest double face up in the center of the WILDFIRE HUB. If no
player has a double, then each player draws another domino
from the pile, until someone draws a double. Play proceeds
clockwise around the table. Each player must play a
domino on the center domino (with an end matching
the number of the domino in the center), or play a
domino matching another open end on the domino
chain (see picture for example). If a player cannot play a
domino from their hand, they must draw one domino from
the pile and either play it or say “pass” if the drawn domino
cannot be played. If all the dominoes get used from the draw
pile, the player must pass if unable to play.
THE WILD ONES:
THE WILDFIRES: Double Wildfire: Triple Wildfire:
The Wild Ones are wild and can be played on any open end. (See Example 1)
They may also be played with the Wild One as an open end
if its other end matches an existing number played on the
domino chain. (See Example 2).
In this case, the player playing the open end Wild One must
immediately press the center domino on the Hub to see what
number the open Wild One will be (for example, the hub will
light up a 2 or a 5, etc.). The game hub will light up and go
around until it stops on a number (That number will stay lit
for 30 seconds). The next domino played MUST match the
designated number and be played to complete (close) the
Wild One. Note: another Wild One may be played to complete
(close) this Wild One. If the hub shows a “1” then you must play a Wild One.
If a player cannot play on this end with a domino from his hand, he must draw one
domino from the draw pile and play it on the Wild One end if possible, or say “pass” if
the domino cannot be played. The job of completing the wildfire is then passed to the
next player, and so on.
The Double Wild One may be played criss-crossed on any open end. Once
played the player must immediately press the center domino on the Hub, to see what
number the open Double Wild One will be (for example, 3 or 4, etc.), and the next three
plays MUST be played on that Wild One domino to complete it. In this special case,
players may play a new Wild One domino on this double, but not with the Wild One as
the open end, unless it is the third and final play on this double to complete it.
Note: The Double Wild One can not be played on another double.
The Wildfire ends may only be played with the Wildfire end out. When a Wildfire is
played, the player must immediately press the center domino on the Hub to see what
number the open Wildfire will be (for example, the hub will light up a 9 or a 6, etc.). The
game hub will light up and go around until it stops on a number (That number will stay
lit for 30 seconds).
Note: If the hub shows a “1” the players must play the “Wild One”.
Note: A double may never be played on a Wildfire.
If a Double Wildfire is played, then the next two plays MUST
be made on that Wildfire end using the number that the hub
lights up to complete (close) that Wildfire. If a player cannot play
on this end with a domino from their hand, they must draw one
domino from the pile and play it on the Wildfire end if possible, or
say “pass” if the domino cannot be played. The job of completing the
Wildfire is then passed to the next player, and so on.
Correct placement for a Double Wildfire:
The two dominoes are played at an angle coming off the tips of
the Wildfire, so that a “V” shape is made by the two dominoes.
If a Triple Wildfire is played, then the next three plays MUST
be made on that Wildfire end using the number that the hub lights
up to complete (close) that Wildfire. If a player cannot play
on this end with a domino from their hand, they must draw
one domino from the pile and play it on the Wildfire end if
possible, or say “pass” if the domino cannot be played. The job of
completing the Wildfire is then passed to the next player, and so on.
Correct placement for a Triple Wildfire:
The first domino is played end to end with 1/2 inch gap between the
two dominoes, then the next two dominoes are played at an angle on
each side of the first played domino, so that a “W” shape is made.
When a Wildfire is being played on, another Wildfire domino may not be used unless it
is the last domino played on that WildFire to complete (close) it. Once the Wildfire is
completed, normal play resumes, until another WildFire is started.
Note: A Wild One can be played as a wild on a Wildfire (unless it is a double Wild One.)
Note: A Wild One can NOT be played on a Wildfire as an open end unless its the last
piece played.
Note: In an event where two Wildfires run into each other, the dominoes may be moved
around or rearranged to allow for more space.
FINISHING A ROUND:
When a player is down to one domino, they must knock to let everyone know. The round
ends when a player plays his last domino or when the game is blocked because no
other plays can be made and there are no dominoes left in the draw pile. To start the
next hand, the player to the left of the dealer becomes the new dealer, and so on.
SCORING:
You will need paper and a pencil for scoring. If a player goes out, that player scores
zero points and all others count the number of pips (dots) on their remaining dominoes.
Add 1 point for each dot, Add 10 points for each Wild One, 20 points for each Double
Wildfire, and 30 points for each Triple Wildfire. If no player goes out, then each player
adds up the score in their own hand. The scores are recorded for each player, and the
dominoes are reshuffled for the next round.
THE WINNER:
At the end of a round, if one player has 300 or more points, then the game is over, and
the player with the fewest points is the winner.
ALTERNATE GAME PLAY:
Shorter Game: Use a predetermined number of rounds or a lower set score to
determine winner.
More Strategic Game: Instead of pressing the center domino on the hub to determine
the Wild One, have the player who played it call it out. (Use strategy in choosing your
number based on the dominoes you have left, or the dominoes already played).
Penalty: If you notice that a player does not knock when they are down to their last
domino, that player must take a domino from the draw pile as a penalty. (If the draw pile
is out of dominoes, that player loses their next turn).
The Wildfire hub
lit up a "5"
The Wildfire hub
lit up a "4"
Example 1 Example 2
First Domino
Played