From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Briefcase?
Artipia Games English base-game rulebook
Whoever most recently attended a business meeting starts. Play continues clockwise.
Official tie-break or fallback
If tied, choose the starting player randomly.
Source & edition
- Briefcase: Artipia Games English rulesArtipia Games · 3. Setup: Setting up the player area; 4. Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 2, 3
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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