From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Distilled?
Paverson Games English rulebook
Randomly choose the first player, or give the first-player token to whoever last visited a distillery.
Rule details
At the end of each round, pass the first-player token clockwise.
Source & edition
- Distilled: English rulebookPaverson Games · Player Setup, step 5; Round Overview · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6, 7
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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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