From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Kingdom Builder?
Queen Games English base game
The oldest player takes the start-player tile and takes the first turn.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Kingdom Builder: English rulebookQueen Games · Setup: Distribution of game components; Sequence of play · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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