From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Arcs?
Leder Games English base-game rulebook
Give the initiative marker to a randomly chosen player. The player with initiative takes the first turn of the opening round.
Source & edition
- Arcs — English base-game rulebookLeder Games · Initiative marker and Playing a Chapter overview; Setup 1.B · Checked 2026-09-28
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
The rulebook names no particular way to choose randomly.
This is the base-game setup; Leaders & Lore and The Blighted Reach are separate modes or expansions.
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