Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Chartae?

Board Game Circus German rules (2020); English summary

Choose together who begins. The rules do not prescribe a selection method.

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Rule details

This is a two-player game. After the first player takes a turn, the other player takes the next turn, and they continue alternating.

Our interpretation

English summary of the German Board Game Circus edition's setup instruction, 'Bestimmt, wer das Spiel beginnt.'

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.

Source & edition

  • Chartae — German rulesBoard Game Circus / XV Games · Vorbereitung; Spielablauf; German-edition credits · Checked 2026-09-25

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