From the source rules
Who goes first in Paper World?
Pandasaurus Games English first-printing rules, copyright 2025
Whoever used scissors most recently takes the first turn. Continue clockwise.
Source & edition
- Paper World: Pandasaurus Games rulesPandasaurus Games · Setup step 6 and Gameplay, middle panel of the first unnumbered PDF sheet; PDF pages 1 · Checked 2026-09-23Cited PDF pages: 1
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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