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Who goes first in The Climbing Knights?

SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF142

The first player to imitate a trumpet starting the tournament begins the game.

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The Climbing Knights — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Setup; final setup bullet · Checked 2026-09-28
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The opening instruction appears after castle assembly and knight placement.

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