Who goes first in Blueprints?
Z-Man Games English rulebook
In the first round, the player who most recently visited a building under construction goes first.
Rule details
In rounds two and three, the player whose building scored the fewest points in the previous round goes first. Play moves clockwise from the first player in every round.
Source & edition
- Blueprints: Z-Man Games English rulebookZ-Man Games · A Game Round: Determine Turn Order · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
Image: © Z-Man Games; cover graphic design credited by designer Yves Tourigny to Chris Quilliams · Yves Tourigny, game designer (image of Z-Man Games edition)
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If there’s a tie
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