From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in K2?
Rebel English rulebook
The player who was most recently in the mountains takes the starting player marker.
Rule details
The first two phases of each turn are simultaneous. In the Action phase, the marker holder acts first, then play proceeds clockwise.
At the end of each turn, the marker passes to the player on the left.
Source & edition
- K2: English instructionsRebel.pl · Game Preparation; Sequence of Play; End of Turn · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4, 9
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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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