From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Catan Junior?
CATAN English rules, Catan Junior second edition
The youngest player starts the game and takes the first turn.
Source & edition
- Catan Junior Rules (2nd edition)CATAN GmbH · "Turn Sequence" · Checked 2026-10-01
Rule details
Begin each turn by rolling the dice.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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