From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Enchanted Forest?
Ravensburger English rules, game no. 01 148 3
Decide who goes first by rolling the dice. Players then take turns clockwise.
Source & edition
- Enchanted Forest — RulesRavensburger · "Preparation" step 5 and "Playing the Game" · Checked 2026-10-01
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Our interpretation
The rules say to decide by rolling the dice without naming high or low; this site treats the highest roll as going first.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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