<p>In <a href="https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/49/Rulebook_LorenzoIlMagnifico.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the base game rules</a> advanced set up players are instructed to take a personal bonus tile and then draft leaders.</p>
<p>In <a href="https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/135/LRZ002-Rules-web.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the expansion rules</a> auction for the Family Tiles is listed before drafting leaders.  This auction also gives players their start resources.  in base game starting resources are also done before drafting leaders.</p>
<p>Whilst I agree that 'before the first round' could be read both ways I would go 'Family Tiles' and then 'Leader drafting' as the instruction to add new leaders is not given until after the auction in the rules.</p>

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<p>I'm playing with the Houses of Reinassance expansion. The manual isn't too clear on whether leader drafting comes before house bidding or not. The wording states something like:</p>
<ol>
<li>Leader drafting is done during preparation</li>
<li>House bidding is done before the first round</li>
</ol>
<p>From this wording we've concluded leader drafting comes first, but we're unsure, and I haven't been able to find an FAQ so far.</p>

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What do you mean by 'House Bidding'?  this isn't a term used in the rules.   The word 'House'. is only used in an example as text on a card.  https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/49/Rulebook_LorenzoIlMagnifico.pdf
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@StartPlayer I'm referring to the Houses of Renaissance expansion rules
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Ah that wasn't clear to me from the question.  Probably worth editing to say that then.  I've not played the expansion, just base game, which is probably why I didn't recognise the term.
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Should I draft leaders or bid for houses first in Lorenzo Il Magnifico?
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# Should I draft leaders or bid for houses first in Lorenzo Il Magnifico?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-04-25)

I'm playing with the Houses of Reinassance expansion. The manual isn't too clear on whether leader drafting comes before house bidding or not. The wording states something like:

1. Leader drafting is done during preparation
2. House bidding is done before the first round

From this wording we've concluded leader drafting comes first, but we're unsure, and I haven't been able to find an FAQ so far.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What do you mean by 'House Bidding'?  this isn't a term used in the rules.   The word 'House'. is only used in an example as text on a card.  https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/49/Rulebook_LorenzoIlMagnifico.pdf  
> **username_0**: @username_1 I'm referring to the Houses of Renaissance expansion rules  
> **username_1**: Ah that wasn't clear to me from the question.  Probably worth editing to say that then.  I've not played the expansion, just base game, which is probably why I didn't recognise the term.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2022-04-26. Score: 1

In [the base game rules](https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/49/Rulebook_LorenzoIlMagnifico.pdf) advanced set up players are instructed to take a personal bonus tile and then draft leaders.

In [the expansion rules](https://cmon-files.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/assets_item/resource/135/LRZ002-Rules-web.pdf) auction for the Family Tiles is listed before drafting leaders. This auction also gives players their start resources. in base game starting resources are also done before drafting leaders.

Whilst I agree that 'before the first round' could be read both ways I would go 'Family Tiles' and then 'Leader drafting' as the instruction to add new leaders is not given until after the auction in the rules.


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