From the source rules
Who goes first in Mercado de Lisboa?
Eagle-Gryphon English rules, ©2020
Whoever last visited a market takes the first turn.
Rule details
Play then proceeds clockwise.
With four players, the fourth player receives the extra Pub tile during setup.
This starting criterion applies to multiplayer games. The included solo challenges have separate setup instructions.
Source & edition
- Mercado de Lisboa: Eagle-Gryphon Games rulesEagle-Gryphon Games · Setup step 7; Playing the Game; credits; Solo Challenges; PDF pages 1, 2, 4, 5 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 1, 2, 4, 5Cited PDF pages: 1, 2, 4, 5
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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