From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Mary Magica?
Pegasus Spiele English rules, 2020
The player who most recently looked for something starts.
Rule details
Play proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Mary Magica: English rulebookPegasus Spiele · How to play, opening sentence · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4
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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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