Who goes first in Sheriff of Nottingham?
Arcane Wonders / CMON English rules, 2016
The player carrying the highest value of actual cash becomes the first Sheriff.
Rule details
The Sheriff does not participate in the Market phase; the merchant to the Sheriff’s left acts first, then play proceeds clockwise. The Sheriff marker passes left after each round.
Official tie-break or fallback
If there is a tie or nobody has money, choose the first Sheriff randomly.
Source & edition
- Sheriff of Nottingham — English rulebookArcane Wonders / CMON · Setting Up the Game; Phase 1: Market · Checked 2026-09-24
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