From the source rules
Who goes first in Burano?
English EmperorS4 rules
Whoever visited Italy most recently starts. If nobody has ever been there, choose the starting player randomly.
Rule details
The initial cube-pyramid construction is simultaneous; the selected player leads the player-turn phase.
This is Burano, the cube-pyramid game, rather than Walking in Burano.
Source & edition
- Burano: EmperorS4 rulesEmperorS4 · Setup - Player step 4; Sequence of Play and Player Turns; PDF pages 6, 7 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6, 7Cited PDF pages: 6, 7
Image: © EmperorS4 / Huan-Lung Lo; retail image owner · Dungeon Marvels retail listing
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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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