From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Fort?
Leder Games 2020 English base game
Determine the starting player and seating order randomly. Give that player the first player card; that player begins, then turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Fort — English base-game rulebookLeder Games · Basic Setup, step 1; How to Play, first paragraph · Checked 2026-09-28
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
The Basic Setup instruction applies before the optional advanced starting-card draft.
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