From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Equinox?
Next Move Games English rulebook
The player whose birthday is closest to the next equinox goes first.
Rule details
The rulebook describes the spring equinox as on or around March 21 and the autumn equinox as on or around September 23 in the Northern Hemisphere.
Rounds proceed clockwise, starting with the first player.
Source & edition
- Equinox: English rulebookNext Move Games · Game setup, step 6; Gameplay · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 1, 2
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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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