From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Rise to Nobility?
Final Frontier Games English rules
The player who last moved to a new apartment or house starts.
Rule details
That player takes the First Player marker; it passes to the player on the left at the end of each round.
Source & edition
- Rise to Nobility: English rulebookFinal Frontier Games · 2–5 Player Setup; Upkeep · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5, 6
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If there’s a tie
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