Who goes first in The 7th Citadel?
Serious Poulp base · ©2023 · Errata 2.0 (English)
The group collectively chooses the active player for the first turn. The base rules do not assign a fixed first player.
Rule details
Collectively choose the active player on every turn. That player chooses an available action.
On a later turn, the previous active player may act again if everyone agrees. If the group cannot agree on the next active player, the player to the left of the last active player takes that turn. This fallback does not select the first player.
Solo play uses one adventurer; multiplayer supports 2–4 adventurers.
Choose your character and starting skills during the introductory scenario. Follow its booklet and any specific card or scenario instructions.
Source & edition
- The 7th Citadel: English base rulebookSerious Poulp · Turn sequence steps 1 and 4; overview; beginning and joining an adventure; imprint · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 10, 3, 7, 25, 26
- The 7th Citadel: Errata 2.0Serious Poulp · Complete notice: component, booklet and dialogue corrections · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: cover, unnumbered corrections page 1, unnumbered corrections page 2
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