From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Age of Civilization?
ICE Makes English rulebook, 2019 copyright
The player who is best at world history starts and takes the starter token.
Rule details
Play continues clockwise during the round.
At round end, pass the starter token counterclockwise to the next round’s starting player.
Source & edition
- Age of Civilization: English rulebookICE Makes · Setup, step 7; Playing the Game; Round End · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4, 7
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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