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Who goes first in Solenia?

Pearl Games English rules, summer side

The player whose head is most in the clouds starts.

Rule details

The same setup applies to the winter side; turns then proceed clockwise.

Source & edition

Solenia: English rulebookPearl Games · Setup, step 6; Playing the Game; Winter Side · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1, 2, 4
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