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Who goes first in Medieval Academy?

Blue Cocker Games English rules, 2014

The player who strikes the most chivalrous pose starts and takes the Excalibur pawn.

Rule details

Card play proceeds clockwise from the first player.

Source & edition

Medieval Academy: English rulesBlue Cocker Games · Initial setup, step F; Play cards · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 4
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