From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Forgenesis?
ThunderGryph English Soda Pop base rules, ©2023

Whoever most recently crafted an item takes the first turn.
Rule details
Before play, that person places one opposing Creature on a Summoning space near the opponent's corner; the other player then does the same.
After both setup placements, the selected starter takes the first gameplay turn. The two players alternate turns.
Source & edition
- Forgenesis: ThunderGryph Games rulesThunderGryph Games · Setup steps 4–6; Gameplay; credits; PDF pages 1, 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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