From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Caverna: Cave vs Cave?
Mayfair Games First Wealth English rules
Choose at random who receives the starting-player marker. As an explicit alternative, let the smaller player begin.
Rule details
The marker holder acts first in each round. At round end, pass the marker to the opponent so the opening turn alternates between players.
Source & edition
- Caverna: Cave vs Cave: First Wealth English rulebookMayfair Games · Setup: Additional Cavern, Action Markers, Walls and Starting Player; Course of Play · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 3
Image: © Mayfair Games and credited artists · Noble Knight Games listing for Mayfair Games 2017 edition
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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