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Who goes first in Kluster?

Borderline Editions multilingual rules, English section

If this is the first game, the smallest player goes first. Otherwise, the player who finished the last game with the most stones starts; if players are tied, the smallest player starts.

Rule details

Play then proceeds clockwise.

Source & edition

Kluster: multilingual rules, English sectionBorderline Editions · Play, English section · Checked 2026-09-24
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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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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Kluster?</strong> If this is the first game, the smallest player goes first. Otherwise, the player who finished the last game with the most stones starts; if players are tied, the smallest player starts.</p>
  <p>Source: <a href="https://whogoesfirst.fun/games/kluster-borderline-en/">Official starting rule on Who Goes First?</a> (Borderline Editions multilingual rules, English section)</p>
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