From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Elder Sign?
FFG English revised edition
Shuffle the chosen investigator markers and randomly select one. The player controlling that investigator goes first.
Rule details
The first player shuffles the Mythos deck and draws its initial card during setup. Regular turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Elder Sign: English rulebookFantasy Flight Games · Setup step 10; Playing the game · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 5, 6
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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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