From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Minecraft: Builders & Biomes?
Ravensburger English rules, 2019
The player who most recently found a diamond in Minecraft starts; when in doubt, the youngest player starts.
Rule details
Turns then pass to the left.
Source & edition
- Minecraft: Builders & Biomes: English rulesRavensburger · How to Play the Game, opening paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2
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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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