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Who goes first in 7 Wonders?

Repos English original edition

In the standard three-to-seven-player game, everyone starts together: each player secretly chooses a card, then everyone resolves their chosen action simultaneously.

If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.

Rule details

In the original two-player expert variant, the player to the left of the Free city begins with the Free city card and handles its first card choice. The normal action resolution remains simultaneous.

Source & edition

7 Wonders — English rulebookRepos Production · Game Overview — Choose a Card and Action; Expert variant for 2 players · Checked 2026-09-26
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