Who goes first in Antler Island?
Fragor Games English rules
The player carrying the most money is the starting player and takes the starting-player marker.
Rule details
The rulebook calls this player the 'dearest player'; it specifies money on the player, not money in an account.
The starter places their stag first. Other players place theirs clockwise, and the starter reveals the first action after everyone chooses actions simultaneously.
At the start of each later round, move the starting-player marker clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Antler Island — English rulesFragor Games · Setup; Playing a round; Start of a new round · Checked 2026-09-25
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