From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dune: Imperium?
Dire Wolf English base game rulebook (2020)
Determine the first player randomly and give that player the first player marker. The marker holder begins the round, with turns continuing clockwise.
Rule details
At the end of a round, pass the marker clockwise before beginning the next round.
Source & edition
- Dune: Imperium: Dire Wolf English base game rulebook (2020)Dire Wolf Digital · Setup H; Player Turns; Recall phase · Checked 2026-09-25
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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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