From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Diamant?
IELLO English revised edition
Players choose whether to continue exploring or return to camp, then reveal their Decision cards simultaneously. There is no individual first decision turn.
Rule details
Reveal the top Expedition card before the group’s first decision. Repeat the simultaneous decisions before revealing each subsequent Expedition card.
Source & edition
- Diamant: English rulebookIELLO · Gameplay: Cave exploration; Player decisions · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 5, 6
Image: © IELLO and credited artists · Noble Knight Games listing for IELLO 2016 Diamant
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If there’s a tie
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