From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Great Fire of London 1666?
Medusa Games English base game
The player who most recently visited London starts. Alternatively, choose a player randomly.
Rule details
The starting player begins the trained-band and landowner placement steps.
Source & edition
- The Great Fire of London 1666: English rulebookMedusa Games · Setup: starting player; placing the Trained Band cones · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3–4
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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