From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Forest Shuffle?
Lookout Games 2023 English rulebook
The player who last took a walk in the forest starts the game.
Rule details
Beginning with that player, turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Forest Shuffle: English rulebookLookout Games · Setup, step 8; Game Flow · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
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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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