Who goes first in Hera and Zeus?
Rio Grande Games / Kosmos English rules (2000)
The player who most recently visited a Greek restaurant starts. If neither player has ever visited one, the player taking Hera's role starts.
Rule details
This is a two-player game: one player takes Hera and the other takes Zeus. They alternate turns from the starting player.
Source & edition
- Hera and Zeus: English rulesRio Grande Games / Kosmos · Playing the game; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 4, 12
Image: © Rio Grande Games, Kosmos, and cover artist Franz Vohwinkel (precise ownership not stated on product page) · Noble Knight Games retailer, Rio Grande Games / Kosmos box artwork
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