From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Ninja Dice?
Greenbrier Games English rules
The player who most recently watched a ninja movie starts as the active Ninja.
Rule details
The starter receives all five Skill Dice; the player to their right receives four House Dice.
Source & edition
- Ninja Dice: English rules v1.0Greenbrier Games · Set Up; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-24
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If there’s a tie
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