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Who goes first in Braggart?

Spiral Galaxy Games English rulebook

Players discuss who has performed the most impressive feat in their life. That player takes the My Round card and starts the game.

Rule details

Play proceeds clockwise during the Draft and Boast phases.

Source & edition

Braggart: English rulebookSpiral Galaxy Games · Setup; Play · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1
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If there’s a tie

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