Who goes first in Electropolis?
Homosapiens Lab 2019 English translation
The player who has paid the biggest electricity bill most recently takes the first space on the Turn Order board.
Rule details
During setup, the other players place their Turn Order tokens clockwise in ascending-numbered spaces.
When the game begins, the player whose token is closest to the bill icon acts first, with play continuing clockwise.
Source & edition
- Electropolis: English rulesHomosapiens Lab · Game setup, step 8-2; Game play, steps 3 and 5 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: unnumbered first spread
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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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