# Vandal Rules, section 3

Part of https://playvandal.com/rules.txt.

## 3. Choose your opening hand

The first player draws three cards. The second draws four and receives Jump Lead. Each player may replace eligible cards once before play begins. Replacements are drawn before the returned cards are shuffled into the deck.

Jump Lead and Contract cards cannot be replaced. Contracts are dealt before other cards, up to the opening-hand limit. Both players finish choosing their hands before the first turn begins.