Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Isle of Trains?

Dice Hate Me English rules and reference

Isle of Trains original Dice Hate Me Games box

The player dealt the green-shaded Level 1 engine takes the first turn.

Rule details

Setup deals each player a Level 1 engine and five cards at random. Turns then proceed clockwise, with two actions per turn.

This source covers the original Isle of Trains, not Isle of Trains: All Aboard.

Source & edition

All 3 Dice Hate Me Games starting rules

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