From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Camel Up (Second Edition)?
Lookout English second edition
The youngest player takes the starting-player marker and goes first.
Rule details
The marker holder begins the first leg by taking one action; play then proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Camel Up: English rulebookLookout Games · Setup step 9; Playing the game · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 2, 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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