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Who goes first in QE?

English rules linked by Allplay

QE game cover, Allplay edition

Whoever visited a bank most recently is the first auctioneer and takes the First Auctioneer Token.

Rule details

That person keeps this token for the game to mark the start of each round.

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If there’s a tie

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