From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in GrandBois?
The Flying Games / Origames English rules
The player who most recently walked through a forest starts.
Rule details
Players then take turns clockwise.
Source & edition
- GrandBois: English rulebookThe Flying Games / Origames · Setup, final bullet; Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-24
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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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