From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Bohnanza?
Rio Grande Games English rules, 2016
Pick a starting player and give them the starting player card. The rulebook does not say how to pick.
Rule details
The starting player is the first active player; turns then go clockwise.
The starting player keeps the starting player card all game: a tie for most gold goes to the tied player sitting furthest clockwise from the starting player.
Source & edition
- Bohnanza: English rulesRio Grande Games / AMIGO · Page 2, Contents & Setup; page 3, Playing the Game; page 6, end of game and credits · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 2, 3, 6
Image: © Rio Grande Games and credited game artist · Rio Grande 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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