From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Armonia?
Skellig Games English rules
Whoever most recently sang, hummed, or whistled like a cute little gnome is the starting player.
Rule details
Play proceeds clockwise from the starting player.
To balance the starting-player advantage, the second and third players each move one Sound disc forward during setup; the fourth player moves two.
Source & edition
- Armonia: English rulesSkellig Games · Game Setup and Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 4, 6
Image: © Skellig Games; David Cochard · Skellig Games
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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