Who goes first in Champions of Midgard?
Grey Fox Games English base rules, official Dized reference
The player who most recently earned glory in battle starts. Choosing a player randomly is also an official option.
Rule details
Give that player the First Player Marker. Leader selection begins with their right-hand neighbor and goes counterclockwise; actual worker placement starts with the marker holder and proceeds clockwise.
The marker changes hands through the Jarl's Longhouse action. Taking that action while already holding the marker passes it to your left; the marker does not automatically rotate each round.
Our interpretation
The cited instruction does not define what counts as earning glory in battle. Agree on its meaning together, or use the official random option.
Source & edition
- Champions of Midgard: Game SetupGrey Fox Games, official Dized rules · Game Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Champions of Midgard: Worker PlacementGrey Fox Games, official Dized rules · Worker Placement section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Champions of Midgard: Jarl's LonghouseGrey Fox Games, official Dized rules · Jarl's Longhouse section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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