From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Gnomopolis?
English Gnomopolis rulebook
The shortest player starts, or the group may choose the starting player at random.
Rule details
Turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Gnomopolis: A Gnome Building Game: English RulesConclave Editora · Setup closing sentence; Game Overview · Checked 2026-09-24Printed 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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