From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Noah?
Bombyx English rules, 2012
The shortest player starts the first round.
Rule details
At the end of a round, the player with the highest penalty score starts the next round.
Source & edition
- Noah: English rulebookBombyx · Game Setup; End of Round & Game · Checked 2026-09-24
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If there’s a tie
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