From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in 7: The Sins?
GateOnGames English rulebook
The player most recently swayed by one of the seven deadly sins goes first.
Rule details
Turns proceed counterclockwise. The advanced Penitenziagite mode uses the same first-player determination.
Source & edition
- 7: The Sins: GateOnGames English rulebook, version 1GateOnGames · Gameplay; Advanced Game Mode: Penitenziagite · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 5, 9
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If there’s a tie
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