Dominoes Leaderboard
Fastest verified wins, ranked by time. Win any game to enter - Sign in to keep your name.
About the Fives and Threes leaderboard
This board ranks the fastest completed games of Fives and Threes by finish time. Fives and Threes is the great British pub game - The variant played in leagues across northern England, traditionally scored on a cribbage board - a game rated The pub classic where the better counter wins most races to 61.
How ranking works
- Only completed (won) games count, and every result is checked for a plausible time and move count before it's listed.
- Ties break toward fewer moves, rewarding efficient counting as well as speed.
- Signed-in players keep a permanent name on the board and sync records across devices; guests can still post a display name.
- Switch between Today, This Week, This Month and All Time above to see recent form or lifetime bests.
What counts as a good 5s & 3s time?
Times vary a lot by player and by shuffle, but here's a rough guide to aim for:
| Just learning | Winning at all is the win - don't watch the clock yet. |
|---|---|
| Casual player | A comfortable, unhurried game, usually a few minutes. |
| Getting good | Quick, confident placements with almost no wasted draws. |
| Speed runner | Single hands in under a minute - clean, decisive counting. |
The fastest way to climb this board isn't frantic clicking - it's making fewer, smarter plays so the clock barely moves while you count.
Chase a faster time
- Study the 5s & 3s strategy guide to cut wasted moves.
- Warm up on today's daily challenge - the same shuffle for everyone makes times directly comparable.
- Play a friend in multiplayer for pressure that sharpens your play.
- Create a free account to keep a permanent name and sync records across devices.
Leaderboard FAQ
How does the dominoes leaderboard work?
It ranks completed (won) games by finish time. Every result is checked for a plausible time and move count before it is listed, and ties break toward fewer moves.
What counts as a good dominoes time?
It varies by game. A single hand of Draw or Block can be won in a minute or two; a full race to 100 in All Fives usually takes several minutes of careful counting.
Do I need an account to appear on the leaderboard?
No. Guests can post a display name. A free account keeps a permanent name and syncs your records across devices.
Can I compare times fairly?
Yes - play the daily challenge, where everyone gets the identical shuffle, so times are directly comparable.