From the publisher’s rulebook
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.
Rule details
Players take turns in clockwise order, each playing one personality card per turn.
Source & edition
- Concordia: Game Rules (English)Rio Grande Games / PD-Verlag · Page 1, Game Overview: Game setup and Game flow · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 1
Image: © Rio Grande Games, PD-Verlag and credited artists · Noble Knight Games listing for Rio Grande first edition
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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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