From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Agatha Christie: Death on the Cards?
Modiphius English foldout rulebook (2019)
The player whose birthday is closest to September 15, Agatha Christie's birthday, starts the game.
Official tie-break or fallback
Flip a coin if players are tied.
Rule details
Players take turns clockwise. The rulebook says the two-player and five-to-six-player versions use the same starting rule.
Source & edition
- Agatha Christie's Death on the Cards: foldout rules linked by ModiphiusModiphius Entertainment · Set-Up, step 6; 2-Player Rules; 5 & 6-Player Rules · Checked 2026-09-23
Image: © Modiphius Entertainment, Agatha Christie Limited, and credited artwork creators · Modiphius Entertainment
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