From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Ancient Finds?
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF143
The first player to name a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea goes first.
Source & edition
- Ancient Finds — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-28
Rule details
After the first turn, pass the three dice to the player on the left.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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