Who goes first in Cartagena?
Next Move Games First Escape English rules
The player who most recently went to the sea starts.
Rule details
The starting player takes the first turn, and play then moves clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- Cartagena — First Escape English rulesNext Move Games · Setup step 7; Gameplay · Checked 2026-09-23
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