From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Bring Your Own Book?
English Gamewright rules
Whoever most recently read an epic novel is the first Picker and reads the opening prompt.
Source & edition
- Bring Your Own Book: Gamewright rulesGamewright · How to Play, PDF page 1 · Checked 2026-09-23
Image: © Gamewright and any separately credited artwork creators · Gamewright
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
More starting rules
Browse available game rulesGames with a similar starting rule
Adventure Games: The DungeonWhoever most recently read a fantasy novel or watched a fantasy movie or show goes first.
Adventure Games: The Grand Hotel AbaddonWhoever most recently read a ghost story goes first.
Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc.Whoever most recently watched or read a thriller goes first.
Call to AdventureThe player who most recently finished reading a novel takes the first turn.
The Lord of the Rings: Journey to MordorWhoever most recently read The Lord of the Rings goes first.
Free game-night tools: score keeper · turn timer · dice roller · all tools
Found a different instruction in your edition? Send a correction with the game, edition, and source.