Who goes first in Captain Sonar?
Matagot English second edition
In real-time play, both Captains call “Dive!” to begin, then each Captain gives orders at their own pace. There is no individual first player.
Rule details
The turn-by-turn mode alternates between Captains; each must let the opponent finish before announcing a new direction.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
Source & edition
- Captain Sonar — English rulebookMatagot · Game overview; The Captain; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-26
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