From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Battle Merchants?
Minion Games English edition
The player who most recently sold a weapon to an orc takes the first turn. If nobody has, choose the starting player randomly.
Rule details
In later seasons, the player who triggered the end of the previous season takes the first turn.
Source & edition
- Battle Merchants: English rulebookMinion Games · Setup; Season Ends; cover · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 10
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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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