From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in 7 Wonders: Architects?
Repos Production English base rules
The youngest player starts, and play proceeds clockwise.
Rule details
After finishing a turn, the player to your left takes the next turn.
Choosing a Wonder tray randomly during setup does not choose the starting player.
Source & edition
- 7 Wonders: Architects: English rulebookRepos Production · Turn overview · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 3
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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