From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Skulls of Sedlec?
Button Shy English print-and-play rules
The player who most recently visited a cemetery or graveyard goes first.
Rule details
After the first player, turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Skulls of Sedlec print-and-play rulesButton Shy Games · Setup and Gameplay panels on the rules sheet · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: Rules sheet
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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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