From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Harbour?
Tasty Minstrel Games English rules, 2014
The player who was most recently on a boat starts.
Rule details
Play then proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Harbour: English rulesTasty Minstrel Games · Gameplay, opening paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24
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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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