From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Four Gardens?
Arcane Wonders English rulebook
The player who last visited a pagoda is the starting player.
Rule details
Each round proceeds clockwise, beginning with the starting player.
Source & edition
- Four Gardens: English rulesArcane Wonders · Game Setup, step I; Game Play · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 3
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If there’s a tie
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