From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Emberleaf?
The City of Kings English rulebook
Choose a starting player; the rulebook recommends that the bravest player go first.
Rule details
The bravest-player criterion is a recommendation, not a required method.
The chosen starting player takes the first turn, then turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Emberleaf: English rulebook v1.0The City of Kings · Game overview · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 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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