From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Merchants of Muziris?
Kolossal Games English second edition, 2019
The player who last ate a mango is the first player for the opening round.
Rule details
That player takes the white First Player action selection marker and reminder token.
Every other player receives one coin.
The first player begins each round, then play proceeds clockwise; the role passes left after the round.
Source & edition
- Merchants of Muziris: English rulebookKolossal Games · Setup, step 7; rounds and turn order · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4, 8–9
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