From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dominion?
Rio Grande English original edition
Choose the starting player randomly, then take turns clockwise.
Rule details
When playing multiple games, the player to the left of the previous winner starts. If the previous game was tied, randomly choose among the players who did not win.
Source & edition
- Dominion — English rulebookRio Grande Games · Playing the Game — Starting Player · Checked 2026-09-26
Related games and editions
- DominionEnglish second edition · 2021 rulebook revision
- Dominion: IntrigueRio Grande English second edition
Games with a similar starting rule
- IstanbulChoose a starting player randomly. Give that player the starting-player marker and 2 Lira; take turns clockwise from them.
- Valley of the KingsChoose the starting player randomly.
- For SaleChoose the starting player randomly.
- Hero RealmsChoose the first player randomly, then play clockwise.
- GuillotineChoose someone randomly to take the first turn.
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