From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Vienna?
Queen Games English rules, Stefan Feld City Collection 5
Whoever was most recently in Vienna takes the city crest and is first player; the rulebook also allows whoever was closest to Vienna.
Rule details
Everyone assigns cards simultaneously before the city-crest holder takes the first action turn.
The advanced game keeps this starting-player instruction from the introductory setup.
Source & edition
- Vienna: Queen Games rulesQueen Games · Cover and game identity; introductory setup step 14; Card phase and Action phase; advanced setup; PDF pages 1, 5, 6, 7, 11 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 1, 5, 6, 7, 11
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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