Who goes first in Dune: Imperium – Uprising?
Dire Wolf · ©2023 · 3–4 players (English)
For three or four players, the player whose randomly dealt Objective shows the First Player marker takes that marker and begins the Player Turns phase. Turns continue clockwise.
Rule details
Before dealing Objectives, remove cards marked for other player counts, shuffle the remaining cards, and give each player one at random.
The Round Start phase reveals a Conflict card and has each player draw their hand before the Player Turns phase begins.
When preparing another round, pass the First Player marker clockwise to the next player.
This answer covers the main three- and four-player setup. One-, two-, and six-player games require the separate Rivals or Six-Player Games supplements and are outside this answer's scope.
Source & edition
- Dune: Imperium – Uprising: Dire Wolf English main rulebook, ©2023Dire Wolf Digital · Setup H and opening-player passage; additional-player-count notice; Round Structure and Player Turns; Recall; Credits and imprint; Cover · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 5, 8, 15, 19
Image: © Dire Wolf Digital and licensed Dune artwork/brand rights holders · Asmodee USA
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