Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Himalaya?

Tilsit English rulebook

Himalaya 2006 Tilsit Collection English box

The wisest player begins as the first caravaneer.

Rule details

The first caravaneer places the 20-sided die in front of them.

At the start of each later turn, the first caravaneer role passes to the player on the left, proceeding clockwise.

Source & edition

  • Himalaya English rulesTilsit · Placing the players; Phase 1: Turn marker progress · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: Placing the players, Phase 1

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