From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Council of Verona?
Crash Games 2013 English rulebook
The player who was last on a balcony goes first.
Rule details
Play then proceeds clockwise. In a full game, play one round per player so each player starts and finishes the turn order once.
Source & edition
- Council of Verona: English rulebookCrash Games · Setup; Three Or More Players; Turn Sequence; Variant Play · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 3, 5, 11
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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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