Czech/Slovak Seven Dragons: Rules and Setup Guide

By Looney Labs - Shop | Published: 2026-10-29

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to set up and play the Czech/Slovak version of Seven Dragons. This guide covers the rules, card symbols, and common mistakes for a smooth game.

Quick answer

Set up Czech/Slovak Seven Dragons by dealing five cards to each player, placing one card face-up as the starting dragon, and using the symbol-based action cards exactly like the standard English version.

What makes the Czech/Slovak version different

The Czech/Slovak edition of Seven Dragons is nearly identical to the original, except that all action cards use universal symbols instead of text. This means you don't need to know Czech or Slovak to play—just learn what each symbol means. The rules are printed in both languages, but the gameplay itself is language-independent.

Understanding the symbol-based action cards

Each action card in the Czech/Slovak version has a clear icon that represents its effect. For example, a crossed-out dragon head means you can swap a dragon from your hand with one on the table. Take a moment before your first game to review the included symbol guide so everyone knows what each icon does.

How to set up and play Czech/Slovak Seven Dragons

Deal the starting hand: Shuffle the deck and deal five cards to each player. Place the remaining deck face-down in the center as the draw pile. Common mistake: dealing too many cards. Stick to exactly five per player.
Place the starting dragon: Reveal the top card of the draw pile and place it face-up in the center. This is the starting dragon that all players must match colors or patterns to. If the revealed card is an action card, set it aside and draw another until you get a dragon card.
Understand the goal: Each player secretly chooses a target dragon color from their hand. The first player to connect seven dragons of that color in a single chain wins. Common mistake: forgetting your target color. Keep it visible but hidden from others.
Play your turn: On your turn, draw one card from the draw pile. Then you may play one dragon card adjacent to any existing dragon, matching at least one color or pattern. You may also play an action card following its symbol instructions. Action cards with symbols work exactly like the English version—check the included symbol guide if unsure.
End the game: The game ends immediately when a player completes a chain of seven dragons of their target color. That player wins. If the draw pile runs out, the player with the longest chain of their target color wins. Common mistake: counting only the dragons you placed. All dragons of your target color on the board count toward your chain.

Product details

Czech/Slovak Seven Dragons: The Czech/Slovak version includes instructions in Czech and Slovak, and action cards use symbols instead of text. You can play this version without knowing either language—just learn the symbol meanings once, and the game works for any group.
Czech/Slovak Seven Dragons