From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Meeple Circus?
Matagot English rules
The player who most recently saw a circus act starts the first act.
Rule details
For the next act, the player with the lowest score becomes first player; if tied, the youngest tied player starts.
Preparation choices proceed clockwise from the first player; the performance itself is simultaneous.
Source & edition
- Meeple Circus: English rulesMatagot · Setup, final bullet; End of first act · 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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