Who goes first in Concordia?
Rio Grande Games / PD-Verlag English rules, version 1.1
Determine the start player randomly. The last player (to the right of the start player) receives the Praefectus Magnus card.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
Players take turns in clockwise order, each playing one personality card per turn.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Concordia — Game Rules (English)Rio Grande Games / PD-Verlag · Page 1, Game Overview: Game setup and Game flow · Checked 2026-09-25
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