Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Adventure Games: The Grand Hotel Abaddon?

Thames & Kosmos English rules, ©2021

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Whoever most recently read a ghost story goes first.

Rule details

The criterion specifies reading a ghost story. The rulebook does not add watching a film or show as an alternative.

Individual turns proceed clockwise, with movement, revealing a location card, and one action in that order.

For solo play, control two or more characters of your choice. Specific instructions on cards or in the adventure book take precedence over the general rules.

Source & edition

All 20 Thames & Kosmos starting rules

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