From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in It Happens?
Queen Games English rulebook (2010)
The hungriest player starts the game.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise.
After each round, the next player clockwise becomes the new start player.
Source & edition
- It Happens English rulebookQueen Games · Setup, final sentence; Playing the game, turn and round order · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 3
Image: © Queen Games and original cover artists (precise ownership not stated on product pages) · Bekant Alles retailer, Queen Games box artwork
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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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