Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Captain Sonar?

Matagot English second edition

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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.

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