1. Important Safety Information
This product is not suitable for children under 3 years old. It contains small, detachable parts that could be swallowed.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
2. Product Overview
The Goliath Domino Express Skull Island Pirate set (Model 80897.004) allows you to create exciting domino runs with a pirate-themed adventure. This set includes various components to enhance your domino chain reactions.

Image 1: The complete Goliath Domino Express Skull Island Pirate set packaging.
Included Components:
- 1 Skull-shaped cave
- 1 Coffin with skeleton
- 1 Jungle element
- 1 Palm tree trap
- Approximately 200 dominoes
3. Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to assemble your Domino Express Skull Island Pirate set:
- Prepare your play area: Choose a flat, stable surface for your domino course.
- Place the main elements: Position the skull-shaped cave, coffin with skeleton, jungle element, and palm tree trap as desired to form the basis of your pirate adventure.
- Arrange the dominoes: Carefully place the 200 dominoes in a path, ensuring they are close enough to trigger each other when one falls. Experiment with curves, lines, and inclines.
- Integrate special features: Connect your domino path to the skull cave, coffin, and palm tree trap. Ensure the dominoes are positioned to activate these features correctly. For example, a domino falling into the palm tree trap should trigger its mechanism.

Image 2: Example arrangement of the Skull Island elements and dominoes.
4. Operating the Domino Express
Once your course is set up, operating the Domino Express is simple:
- Initiate the chain reaction: Gently push the first domino in your sequence.
- Observe the action: Watch as the dominoes fall, triggering the skull cave, coffin, and palm tree trap, creating a dynamic pirate adventure.
- Reset and Replay: After the chain reaction is complete, carefully reset all dominoes and special features to play again or design a new course.
5. Maintenance and Care
- Cleaning: Wipe components with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
- Storage: Store all parts in the original box or a suitable container to prevent loss and damage. Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- Handling: Handle dominoes and special features with care to avoid breakage.
6. Troubleshooting
- Dominoes not falling consistently: Ensure dominoes are spaced correctly. If they are too far apart, they won't trigger the next one. If too close, they might fall prematurely. Check for any uneven surfaces.
- Special features not activating: Verify that the dominoes leading to the skull cave, coffin, or palm tree trap are positioned precisely to hit the activation point. Some features, like the palm tree, may require a specific domino weight or impact angle to trigger reliably.
- Dominoes falling prematurely: This can happen if the play surface is not level or if components are bumped during setup. Work slowly and carefully.
7. Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 80897.004 |
| Brand | Goliath |
| Product Dimensions | 38 x 28.4 x 8.8 cm (1.2 kg) |
| Recommended Age | 6 years and up |
| Educational Value | Imagination, Invention, Creativity |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Main Material | Cardboard (Note: This may refer to packaging or specific components, actual dominoes are typically plastic) |