Tile games
Kozel
Pairs write down their pips: the first to 101 is the goat
Kozel — «забивать козла» — is the dominoes of Russian and Ukrainian courtyards. Two pairs share the whole double-six set, seven tiles each, and the 1-1 opens. Whoever goes out wins the hand, and the losers write down the pips left in their hands — a lone 0-0 counts 25, a lone 6-6 50. The first side to reach 101 is the goat.
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Length
- 10–20 min per game
- Type
- Tile games
Play Kozel online with friends
At Masa, Kozel is a game of its own right next to Dominoes: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Don't be the goat: keep your pips low.
- 2
Play one tile that matches an open end of the line. Doubles go crosswise.
- 3
7 tiles each. Four players get the whole set; fewer draw from the bazaar, whose last tile stays.
- 4
The 1-1 opens the first hand; after that the winner of a hand leads.
- 5
2 vs 2: partners sit across and share one score.
House rules
Pick any of these when you create a table; a table that changes none plays the rules above.
- Start writing at 13 — Every score is written down
- Lone 0-0 and 6-6 — The 0-0 and 6-6 count their pips
Frequently asked questions
Is Kozel the same game as Dominoes?
No. Kozel is played at the same kind of table as Dominoes, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Kozel online with friends?
Yes. Open a Kozel table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Kozel free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
