Reading Dragons

How do I play?

Rock Paper Scissors
To play, you and a friend each choose one card secretly, keeping it hidden so your friend can’t see what you chose. Then count to 3 and both of you flip over your cards to see who wins.

Fire beats Leaf
Leaf beats Water
Water beats Fire

If you have the same color you tie.

Dragon Duel
Play this game when you have several dragon cards (be sure to write your name on the cards so you don’t get them mixed up with your opponent’s).
Mix up both player’s cards and divide them evenly between both players.
Place your stack of cards face down on the table. Do not look at your cards.
Both players draw the top card on their deck and flip it over at the same time.

• Red beats Green
• Green beats Blue
• Blue beats Red

If you have the same color, the oldest creature wins. (The three starter cards count as an “adult” card for scoring during dragon duel.)
If your creatures are the same age then it’s time to duel:

• To duel, add two face down cards to the pile, then play one more card face up (red beats green, green beats blue, blue beats red).
• If you have the same color, the oldest creature wins.
• If you tie again, duel until there is a winner.

The winner adds both cards to their win pile.
Play until you run out of cards.
The player with the most cards in their win pile wins.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I count reading that I do for school?
All reading done outside of school hours count.

I like to listen to books on computer/Ipad/eReader/etc. Can I count them?
Yes! Listening to audiobooks counts.

What “age” are the starter cards?
The starter cards count as “adult” cards for scoring in games.

I lost a card! What can I do?
Unfortunately, we are unable to replace lost cards. But don’t worry! Just keep reading and you can earn new cards.

What do I do with my cards?
Collect cards and challenge your friends to a game Read above or check your tracker to learn how to play Rock, Paper, Scissors with your dragon cards.

Do I need to read all 15 minutes in one session?
No, you can spread your reading minutes through the day (or even week). Just mark your box when you have reached your 15 minute goal!

Do I have to read a full hour to get any cards?
Yes, you must complete a full hour of reading to collect your cards. Partial families will not be given out.

How come the cards I want are no longer available?
Similar to other card games, cards may only be available for a limited amount of time. Each month we will be the changing the cards available. Some cards will have availability for a couple of months, other will only be available for that one month. If there is a family you want, read.

Is this program the same as Pages for Pizza?
No, Reading Dragons lets kids earn cards by reading. Pages for Pizza is a separate program where kids track their reading to earn pizza.

I read more than four hours a month! Can’t I get more dragons?
No. You can only earn four families a month, BUT keep reading and count those minutes towards earning free pizza for the Pages for Pizza Program.

Can I double dip my minutes for both Reading Dragons and Pages for Pizza?
Yes! The same 15 minutes that allows you to fill in a box, allows you to fill in a slice of pizza.

How can I earn exclusive or limited edition cards?
Attend family events or complete special challenges. Keep an eye out for chances to earn these special cards.